Don’t try to claim that this campaign addresses bullying in general: The text of the article clearly states that “…students from middle school to college take some form of a vow of silence in an effort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior….”

I was bullied in school, partly for religious reasons, partly because my parents couldn’t afford the high end jeans many of the other kids were wearing and so I wore the Sears brand, instead,, partly because I was sensitive and studious. This had precisely squat to do with sexuality, but nevertheless, Grades 6-9 were a living hell for me. So, I ask you, “In what way is the bullying based on sexual orientation fundamentally different, so that it should be stressed in schools, while overlooking bullying, in general?

You know what’s wrong with American causes. We’re notoriously single-minded. One group shouts about ITS bullying, while overlooking the bullying of another group. One religion shouts about ITS persecution, while overlooking the persecution of another. It’s almost like we don’t care about anyone else, as long as our wants and needs are addressed.

Bullying of ANYONE for ANY REASON is wrong. This is the REAL issue.

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