She isn't the usual elementary school guest, for sure. Even parents in the largely liberal state of California were miffed to find a porn star visited their kids' classroom.
As part of the Read Across America programme, porn "legend" Sasha Grey attended Emerson Elementary School in Compton, California where she read to first and third graders.
Though Grey relished the experience, parents of the students weren't quite so thrilled. Initially Emerson officials denied Grey's visit -- a silly move, as Grey had openly tweeted about it and photos taken at the event proved that she was, indeed, there in the flesh.
Grey stressed that she has retired from the porn industry and has since added many notches to her career belt -- including published author, mainstream actress (she has a part in the film "I Melt With You" starring, ironically, Rob Lowe), PETA activist and Occupy Wall Street supporter.
"I am an actor. I am an artist. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a partner. I have a past that some people may not agree with, but it does not define who I am..." she told TMZ. "I believe in the future of our children, and I will remain an active supporter and participant in education-focused initiatives."
Was her attendance at the elementary school appropriate, or is her background irrelevant? Should her past life as a porn star preclude her from participating in education programmes?
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