2. A young female member is

harassed in the hall of Starr's Mill High School with taunts of lesbian.

3. A young man who attends

McIntosh High School is repeatedly called fag and made fun of for being

a supporter and member of teen club.

As a small business dedicated

to helping provide quality entertainment in our community for our young

people, it disturbs me greatly the bigotry that has permeated the Southside

since the incidents in Fayetteville at the Market teen club and with the

Hooters situation.

Violence also is not tolerated

at the teen club. To abuse a young person is the vilest thing I can think

of in our society that is preventable.

For all to know my policy now

stated is to not tolerate any bigotry and or verbal or physical abuse

to the young people who attend Jitterbuggers for friendship, food, dance

and music.

We have had almost 12,000 attend

since doors opened in June 1999 and over 25 bands have rocked 115 times

out expressing their music and dreams and desires.

I challenge the Fayette and

Coweta county school systems to look at their policies and see what is

being brushed off and how parents treat your young people. Cruel physical

acts and derogatory statements can harm young people, and I want every

young person who feels threatened to contact me, and I will make sure

you have a place to stay if you are in need.

Richard Thompson

President, Jitterbuggers

Teen Club

Peachtree City