I consider leadership to be an act of courage, stepping out for what you know is right, even when it's not always popular. On the Fourth of July, when we are celebrating our nation's freedom, I want to salute these US Senators who have done that with this video, increasing the pool of people under whom freedom and justice -- and the pursuit of happiness -- should apply. I'm so pleased that the "It Gets Better" video project -- an act of courage in and of itself -- gave them the platform and idea to get this done and give U.S. kids struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity a message of hope.
http://digitallife.today.com/_news/2011/06/29/6974424-senators-tell-gay-kids-it-gets-better
If you want to bring the reality of LGBT teen suicide closer to heart, I recommend the movie "Prayers for Bobby." It's a story of a family which struggles with the Bible and homophobia in trying to understand their gay family member. It's very moving and highlights the continued need for the "It Gets Better" video project.
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