The more I read, listen, and learn, the angrier I get. Violence against the GLBT community is being sanctioned, and your loved ones are at risk!! I told you in an earlier entry about the new law in Michigan that allows bullying of gays if it's done for religious reasons. Wait! Did I miss something? So, Billy the jock can go beat the snot out of Jimmy the homecoming queen and, as long as he says Jimmy's being gay went against his religious beliefs, he's excused? Oh, HELL NO! It truly does take a village, and I'm a staunch believer in the power of numbers. For the sake of your own children, be they gay, straight, or Martian, let's get this law reversed. Every voice counts!
11/17/2011: Voices from around the world are being heard!!! OVER 80,000 PEOPLE have signed this petition so far!!! Let's keep it going. Add your name to the growing list so that we can get rid of this evil bill. If you haven't signed yet, do it now. If you have, pass it along to someone who hasn't.
I am absolutely disgusted and appalled that something this ludicrous could ever get passed! Why on earth they brought religion into this matter when it has absolutely nothing to do with bullying just makes me shake my head and wonder if they've completely lost their minds!
ReplyDeleteI signed it and hope others will too. Condoning bullying of any kind, is just plain wrong!