To end the week, I just wanted to share this with you – it’s a rather forceful Youtube video by George Takei (Sulu from Star Trek), who calls out the US school governor Clint McCance, who suggested on Facebook that young gays and lesbians should kill themselves – yes, seriously… Needless to say, George, who in recent years has become a well-known advocate for gay rights, has some rather choice things to say about Mr McCance’s opinions – good on you, George!
Suicide amongst young LGBT people is an increasing problem both here at home in the UK, the US and elsewhere. If you know young people who are experiencing problems, although it’s a US-based site, the Trevor Project has lots of good resources that you can draw upon, including lesson materials for schools. Closer to home you can always contact the London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard or London Friend if you’re in need of advice.
November 12, 2010
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