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As posted around LJ today:
"1 out of every 10 people are born Gay. That means 1 of every 10 people are instantly put down, given bad labels, left alone, put in a minority and so much more, all for something they didn't ask for. Gay teens are turning to suicide as a way of escaping. If you want to tell them that life will get better, & you respect them for who they are, copy & paste this. Most of you won't, but let's see the 5% of you who will."
Twelve years ago, Matthew Shepard was murdered for being homosexual.
Click to to read Matthew's story
Rest in Peace, Matthew Shepard (December 1, 1976 – October 12, 1998)
"1 out of every 10 people are born Gay. That means 1 of every 10 people are instantly put down, given bad labels, left alone, put in a minority and so much more, all for something they didn't ask for. Gay teens are turning to suicide as a way of escaping. If you want to tell them that life will get better, & you respect them for who they are, copy & paste this. Most of you won't, but let's see the 5% of you who will."
Click to to read Matthew's story
Rest in Peace, Matthew Shepard (December 1, 1976 – October 12, 1998)
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