With the recent string of deaths, suicides and hate crimes across the country, many are asking what’s causing this situation? Gay teens are facing so much more than being outcast from society because of who they are, but does that give others the right to become bullies toward them?
This week, more and more celebrities and advocates for ending homophobia and possibly saving a life somewhere in the world – are taking a stand and voicing their opinions on why gay teens are being bullied and pushed to suicide attempts. Find out what familiar faces such as Wanda Sykes and Ellen DeGeneres have to say about the situation as they speak with CNN’s Larry King.
Where do you stand? Have you experienced bullying based on your sexuality? Or have you been the person doing the bullying? When you see this type of behavior in others and it leads to more ridicule of gay teens in your neighborhood, what are you doing to stop it? Let us know by posting a comment on the message board below.
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