tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071475947902999546.post2528598310202840978..comments2023-03-30T08:59:36.742-04:00Comments on Enough is Enough: 12-Year-Old Clifford Rodriques Dead by Suicide in New Bedfordron kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08668762973651593788noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071475947902999546.post-82613717494276942562012-02-04T15:33:10.098-05:002012-02-04T15:33:10.098-05:00Thank you for your insight. You're correct: t...Thank you for your insight. You're correct: the heading on my blog does, in fact, state that I will be dealing with gay teen suicide issues. However, I've written about teen suicides, regardless of sexual orientation. Nowhere in this article about Clifford Rodriques do I state, or even imply, that he was a gay youth. Nothing I read anywhere gave me any indication that that was, in fact, part of the story. <br /><br />The heading of my blog states that I will be dealing with issues surrounding gay teen suicides. That will not change. However, every life of a young person, gay or straight, is precious. Losing a young life, gay or straight, is incredibly troubling to say the least. As such, I will continue to write about both without prejudice.ron kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668762973651593788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071475947902999546.post-11333064061611340712012-02-04T14:42:43.762-05:002012-02-04T14:42:43.762-05:00It is heart breaking every time another young soul...It is heart breaking every time another young soul is lost due to suicide. My only concern, is that your blog clearly states that you are dealing with gay teen suicide. Yet, the articles that I have seen published regarding this young man do not indicate a reason, as of yet, for his choice. It is important to bring a voice to our youth who are saddened and hurting.... just be careful not to bring the wrong voice. No one knows why he killed himself - assuming it's because he was gay is wrong. Not only for Clifford but for all gay youth. Your concern is valid - the heading of your blog should change if you are going to post before knowing all the facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071475947902999546.post-80166134167563001262012-02-02T21:58:36.827-05:002012-02-02T21:58:36.827-05:00hi. i think it is really terrible that a young pri...hi. i think it is really terrible that a young princess has lost her life due to bullying. i send my love and wishes to her and her family and friends. as well as the other young people suffering from this kind of abuse. i think bullYing starts from home and the lack of attention ones child gets at home. i thank god for the people out here that's being there for EIRA AND ALL THE OTHER KIDS WE MORN ABOUT.ILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYS. LOVE PEACE AND RESPECT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071475947902999546.post-91843916333966677932012-02-02T20:40:27.161-05:002012-02-02T20:40:27.161-05:00I am unbelievably saddened by this; what an extrem...I am unbelievably saddened by this; what an extreme shame. Many may find it hard to understand a twelve year old already realizing they are homosexual. However; I assure you this is possible, as I have always known I was not the misunderstood "norm". Just as we learned; as a nation, prejudice in any form is the perpetuation of ignorance and the spread of hate... One day soon our culture will learn it is an injustice to the next generation to not meet all with an open mind, treat all with an open heart, and to love all unconditionally.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611492066178157627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071475947902999546.post-2295773638688091272012-02-02T18:23:09.453-05:002012-02-02T18:23:09.453-05:00This is ridiculous ppl have to learn to be happy w...This is ridiculous ppl have to learn to be happy with who they are and understand that nothing is ever that bad or hard to live thru. Someone elses words or ac<br />tions should never influence whether you live or die and realize that your <br />death has changed nothing only grief for those who really do care. Dont give society the satifaction of your none presence you have the right to live no matter who you are. It may seem hard but just do it LIVE PLZ give yourself a chanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071475947902999546.post-6820345009124138832012-02-02T14:14:10.622-05:002012-02-02T14:14:10.622-05:00My heart hurts every time I see where another chil...My heart hurts every time I see where another child has committed suicide. These are CHILDREN!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com