The U.S. Supreme Court does have a sense of public relations and drama, holding its biggest decision for the very end of the term and allowing for outdoor tension as the throngs (not just cable and news people but also regular activist folks, too) await the ruling.

It is a big case and we all wonder what direction our country will go when it comes to the official rules, though their decision will not change how people live, just how they live within legal systems. It may change, though, how people feel about others, particularly if the state becomes more tolerant.

So here's the story: A teacher is suspended for playing a song that is supportive of gay marriage to her class. It's in South Lyon.

What is most interesting to me is the policy the school is using to suspend her. Basically, anything shown to the class needs forms filled out, explaining what and why, and needs to be reviewed. Wonder how long it takes to get approval.

The quoted policy sounds like a way to ensure nothing is shown to a class. Too much bureaucracy, yes, but a great way to make sure you have a way to discipline someone to creates the slightest controversy, or get people thinking? Of course.