This piece here makes me think about Lawrence King, the young man would was killed at school by another student, because he was gay. I know this happened a while ago, but still, I can't believe this happened...in school. Because Lawrence was being himself, he was killed...not completely by another person, but by hate, ignorance, and fear.
What is happening when a kid feels that he should go to school and kill someone because of their sexuality. What's happening in our homes, our neighborhoods, our schools? Lawrence was all of us, just a kid trying to fit in and live. That's all he was doing, just trying to live. I wish I was like him when I was in school. I wish I could have been free and been myself. I wish I had his strength, his heart, and his courage.
This week, LGBT groups are trying lower Brandon McInerney's (King's murderer) sentence. I think this kid needs serious counseling, but I don't think he should be completely locked away. He needs help, I'm not sure if he will survive in the pen for 20 years. I know it will send a super strong message, but right now, if Brandon gets the message that his actions were terribly wrong; then it would be a great start to the healing that he needs.
So to all of you, please think about the bravery of Lawrence and celebrate the bravery in yourselves.
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