Wednesday, November 10, 2010

No one deserves to be bullied.

No one deserves to be bullied.

No one deserves to be bullied, no matter the favorite movies they enjoy, the clothes they wear, or the things that they say.

No one deserves to be bullied.

No one deserves to be bullied, no matter their sexual orientation.

No one deserves to be bullied.


It saddens me to see stories in the news of our nation’s young people taking their lives because they have been bullied or do not feel accepted.

I do, however, feel that the media is doing a better job acknowledging our country’s differences, because if any country could be more different, it would be the world’s melting pot, the United States. From the portrayal of people of different religions, race, color, and size in our popular shows, the “It Get’s Better” campaign led by many of the top stars, and the prime time shows having their gay characters kiss, we are beginning to see a change in our culture.

It might make you feel uncomfortable. This is a common feeling when people begin experiencing things that are different to them.

I am not asking you to become Jewish when you are Muslim. I am not asking you to become gay when you are straight. I am not asking you to become a vegetarian when you enjoy meat. I am not asking you to become obsessed with Harry Potter when you don’t enjoy children’s movies.

I am simply asking for acceptance that people are different. EVERYONE is DIFFERENT.

No one deserves to be bullied.

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