I was horrified to read about a Florida lawsuit where a school superintendent claimed that a student organized gay-straight alliance (GSA) violated the district's abstinence-only policy. My issues with abstinence-only education aside, GSAs aren't about sex, they're about tolerance. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teens are at substantially higher risk of suicide and depression than their straight classmates, at least in part because of the enormous amount of abuse they are subject to in schools. Anything that makes the lives of GLBT students a little easier is worthwhile in my book, even if they're prohibited from talking about sex. An inclusive group, where membership isn't based on sexual orientation but on a belief in tolerance and acceptance of everyone's humanity, shouldn't be against any school policy.

• My Top 10 Reasons to Support Comprehensive Sex Education.