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The school board of Taylor High School in Taylor, Texas made a
proposition to end the schools Dungeons & Dragons club because they
feel it is unwholesome - but the club's sponsor, Mr. Gray, has risen
to the game's defense by pointing out the game's benefits:

" "Let's be real. In the realm of sports and clubs that one could
participate in, the Dungeons and Dragons club isn't exactly the
"hippest" option. It's a fantasy game based on created characters and
imaginary quests, and although apparently addicting, it's relatively
harmless. However, late last week, the School Board made a proposition
to end the D&D club based on the belief that it "promotes death and
violence".

Those who play the game maintain that it has no such effect. D&D
sponsor Mr. Gray said, "They are ignoring all the good things that it
promotes like team building and critical problem solving. Plus, a lot
of the kids playing lack social skills and it provides a safe setting
for them to feel accepted." "

Thankfully, the issue is under review, and it looks like the situation
is going to be handled in a mature and responsible manner - some
members of the board are planning to sit in on a game before making
their decisions.

Read the full article here:
http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/432136/newspaperid/3556/School_Board_Proposes_to_End_the_Dungeons_and_Dragons_Club.aspx

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