It Gets Better

Today, I have truly been inspired. Some people may have seen the commercial sponsored by GoogleChrome about the new website and group of videos sending a positive message to confused young people. There are videos of people in every walk of life letting these young people know that this phase will pass.

http://www.youtube.com/user/googlechrome?v=7skPnJOZYdA&feature=pyv&ad=7478932977&kw=it%20gets%20better

Please take the time to skim through a few videos on the website. Gay, straight, or otherwise, the messages from these people are moving and heartfelt. It is amazing to me to see people of all ages and backgrounds coming together to give strength to the many struggling teenagers today.

So many gay teens are harassed and teased to an extreme.  Recently we heard a story about a young man who committed sucicide simply because he was so severely harrassed by his peers.
This kind of torture can be changed with one simple word: acceptance. Have you ever considered that acceptance could change someone's life? For someone to know they are accepted for who they are, not even necessarily liked or loved, just accepted, their whole vision of life can be altered for the better.

If you feel that you cannot agree with a homosexual lifestyle, at least consider that. Know that your actions could impact a fellow humans life more than you may ever know.

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself" Mark 12:31

Holland, Michigan

Although I've taken about a two month hiatus, I hope my followers are still interested in what I have to say. The transition from the school year to summer has been somewhat hectic but I plan to get back into the blogging scene full-force and continue to spread the word about gay rights.

A friend of mine sent me this link the other day since it applies specifically to me, attending school in Holland.
http://www.mlive.com/opinion/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/06/editorial_why_the_holland_city.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+michigan-news+%28Michigan+News%2C+Updates%2C+Photos%2C+Videos+and+Opinions+-+MLive.com%29

Even though it's great that the city is making progress, and I commend them for that, it amazes me that there is so much progress to be made. The fact that sexual orientation and gender identity is not included in the classes protected in the city's human relations and fair housing ordinances and its equal employment policy is astounding to me. We live in a country built on freedom and equal rights. We've fought the battle for woman, handicapped people, people of color, minorities of all types. Now is the time to push forward in the fight for homosexuals looking to be treated with the same respect every American expects to receive.

The portion about religion is very important, especially because Holland is such a religious town. It angers me still that certain religions cannot accept the difference in lifestyle homosexuals lead. However, I supposed this is a case in which governmental issues and issues of the church must be separated.

As for Holland, Michigan, I am proud to attend a school in such a fine city with good morals and welcoming people. The progress being made makes me ecstatic and I am so happy they are following the lead of cities around the country moving to a more open minded and fair way of life.