“It seems to be part of a nationwide trend,” he said. “We don’t want bigotry-driven violence to get a foothold in Island County.” Well done! This kind of hatred has no place on the island, let alone the world. I'm so glad this issue is being taken seriously. On that note, if the student is identifying as a male, the author should consider changing the female pronouns out of respect. It may seem petty to some, but in the transgender community, having their identities validated speaks volumes.