School District Stops Distribution of Fliers

A local school district has clamped down on the distribution of fliers to students after a Christian group was barred from distributing their fliers and threatened a law-suit:

In October, the district received a request to distribute fliers from the Good News Club, a Christian group in Savage whose mission is to "evangelize boys and girls with the gospel of the lord Jesus Christ," according to its website. After the district declined, an attorney representing the Good News Club contacted the district.

This is an issue that cuts both ways. Some schools have decided not to distribute literature rather than allow literature that promotes gay/lesbian support group activities. Others have had to stop distribution because Christian groups committed to proselytizing want their literature distributed. My own view is that student-run groups, whether they are evangelical Christians or glbt friendly groups, should be allowed to organize and promote in the school. But outside groups should not have access, apart from community run sports/arts programs that have broad appeal.