I have never been to an assembly like that before and it really opened my eyes to the kind of citizen that every American should strive to be. As Americans we are so lucky to have the right to gather and speak out for injustices- and it was obvious to me that everyone should be active participants in their communities in this way. Conversation was sparked, friendships were made, and lost lives were honored in a positive way.
Coming-of-age is hard enough as it is, and in my last 2 years of college I've had rough phases trying to figure out where I fit in the world. But I've never had anyone humiliate me or shun me because of who I am. And I can't even imagine the inner turmoil that these teens faced in their last hours.---So my heart goes out to adolescents who have faced and are facing this identity struggle, and have been socially tortured because of their gender preference.
I also hope that the social boundaries of internet communication will be set- it is a shame that those teens felt so free as to bully and humiliate without foreseeing the threat of repercussions and without a sense of responsibility to others.
My heart goes out to the families of these teens who took their lives, and I hope that parents will learn from this and open up a new kind of communication with their kids out of love and support.
"Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true."
Silence Kills.
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-499023
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