Post: Gay Bullying
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09-21-2011, 01:58 AM
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AgentJon
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Originally posted by another user
Jamey Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old boy from Williamsville, NY, took his life Sunday after what his parents claim was years of bullying because of struggles with his sexuality.
His parents, Tracy and Tim Rodemeyer, say that Jamey faced bullies for years, though things intensified in middle school, according to NBC 2. Jamey recently became a freshman at Williamsville North High School.
In the wake of their loss, the Rodemeyers hope to carry on a message of anti-bullying and acceptance. "To the kids who are bullying they have to realize that words are very powerful and what you think is just fun and games isn't to some people, and you are destroying a lot of lives," Jamey's father told WIVB.
Tracy Rodemeyer misses her son, but hopes the loss can still be used to teach a message of tolerance. "It took him away from our family way too early and we're just convinced that he had a purpose on this planet and it was to touch as many people as he could," she told NBC 2.
According to NBC, the Rodemeyers had gone to the school about the problem in the past. Jamey even sought counseling to learn to deal with the problem, but it seems it wasn't enough.
While they say their son seemed happy in the days leading up to the tragedy, his "It Gets Better" YouTube posting from May includes details about how intense the bullying was.
Through it all, Jayme remained outwardly optimistic. “That's all you have to do. Just love yourself and you're set. And I promise you, it'll get better,” he said in the video, which you can see in full below.
Gay bullying has been gaining increasing attention in the media, as a number of tragedies has brought the issue into the spotlight. Earlier this month the California State Senate passed "Seth's Law" a measure designed to curb anti-gay bullying in schools.
His parents, Tracy and Tim Rodemeyer, say that Jamey faced bullies for years, though things intensified in middle school, according to NBC 2. Jamey recently became a freshman at Williamsville North High School.
In the wake of their loss, the Rodemeyers hope to carry on a message of anti-bullying and acceptance. "To the kids who are bullying they have to realize that words are very powerful and what you think is just fun and games isn't to some people, and you are destroying a lot of lives," Jamey's father told WIVB.
Tracy Rodemeyer misses her son, but hopes the loss can still be used to teach a message of tolerance. "It took him away from our family way too early and we're just convinced that he had a purpose on this planet and it was to touch as many people as he could," she told NBC 2.
According to NBC, the Rodemeyers had gone to the school about the problem in the past. Jamey even sought counseling to learn to deal with the problem, but it seems it wasn't enough.
While they say their son seemed happy in the days leading up to the tragedy, his "It Gets Better" YouTube posting from May includes details about how intense the bullying was.
Through it all, Jayme remained outwardly optimistic. “That's all you have to do. Just love yourself and you're set. And I promise you, it'll get better,” he said in the video, which you can see in full below.
Gay bullying has been gaining increasing attention in the media, as a number of tragedies has brought the issue into the spotlight. Earlier this month the California State Senate passed "Seth's Law" a measure designed to curb anti-gay bullying in schools.
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10-01-2011, 11:12 PM
#156
Kaspa
MUDAMUDAMUDA!!!
Originally posted by Maguss
It shows your inability to accept an others commentary and your desire for a Nazi like imposition of what you can and cannot say.
"wish more of them would do what that kid did" It's just damn right ignorant and not needed, it isn't a nazi like imposition, that's just OTT.
10-01-2011, 11:14 PM
#157
Maguss
Do a barrel roll!
Originally posted by Kaspa
"wish more of them would do what that kid did" It's just damn right ignorant and not needed, it isn't a nazi like imposition, that's just OTT.
So is he "damn right" about what he said in the fact that they should kill themselves, or "down right ignorant"? I think you mistyped...
10-01-2011, 11:17 PM
#158
Phobick
Banned
Originally posted by Maguss
Why just because he disagrees with you? Crazy yo. Why do you need so much protection? Cant handle it yourself? If you don't like what he said just ignore it, you have that ability you know. Just like anyone does, you can choose to ignore things that people do to anger/harm you and be a better person instead of a crybaby. Try to not be so weak man, strengthen yourself because surely internet forum comments are not the worst thing that have ever happened to you. Use some of the skills you used to prevent yourself from committing suicide to prevent yourself from whining and being taken hostage by a ignorant person's comments.
10-01-2011, 11:19 PM
#160
RaichuHD
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Originally posted by Maguss
So is he "damn right" about what he said in the fact that they should kill themselves, or "down right ignorant"? I think you mistyped...
You know he meant down right ignorant, you're just being a douche now
Originally posted by Kaspa
"wish more of them would do what that kid did" It's just damn right ignorant and not needed, it isn't a nazi like imposition, that's just OTT.
Nazi-like would be censoring everything in the media to do with gays, you got offended at a blatent insult. Maguss exaggerated as usual
10-01-2011, 11:22 PM
#161
Phobick
Banned
Originally posted by Maguss
I can agree with this statement in the sense that they are linked, but not to be held responsible for the kids own act of suicide. At worst they are to be held responsible for the harassment laws of a state or school, but in no way responsible for another persons death.
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It shows your inability to accept an others commentary and your desire for a Nazi like imposition of what you can and cannot say.
---------- Post added at 07:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:04 PM ----------
It shows your inability to accept an others commentary and your desire for a Nazi like imposition of what you can and cannot say.
I know i probably made some grammar or spelling errors but idgaf, im too pissed at this guys way of thinking.
10-01-2011, 11:34 PM
#162
Maguss
Do a barrel roll!
Originally posted by Phobick
I have no respect for you, agree that gays should kill themselves? Your a pathetic person.
How in the world did you get that out of what I said? I mean read the paragraph you quoted, in no way did I advocate that gays should do anything to themselves. I have no respect for you seeing as how you cant even interpret simple English.
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Originally posted by Phobick
ARE YOU ****ING RETARDED! Before igo on my rant, i would like to say a mod can ban me from this discussion idgaf. Its proven that mental bullying is more traumatizing then physical bullying. If you were the kid and pretty much lived in hell in your eyes wouldn't you want to commit suicide? Yes the fuhks basically made his life a hell whole for him so they may has well be accountable for his death. If you make someone commit suicide because you are that awful to them you may has well have pulled the trigger yourself.
I know i probably made some grammar or spelling errors but idgaf, im too pissed at this guys way of thinking.
I know i probably made some grammar or spelling errors but idgaf, im too pissed at this guys way of thinking.
Doesn't matter how you feel about it, making fun of someone is not the same as pulling the trigger of a gun pointed at another person. This comparison is wild and weak.
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Originally posted by RaichuHD
You know he meant down right ignorant, you're just being a douche now
Nazi-like would be censoring everything in the media to do with gays, you got offended at a blatent insult. Maguss exaggerated as usual
Nazi-like would be censoring everything in the media to do with gays, you got offended at a blatent insult. Maguss exaggerated as usual
He said in the post above you exactly what he meant, and that statement does not make sense. I figured he mistyped but apparently not as he does not have a good grasp on what damn right, and down right mean.
What you describe is an actual Nazi state, not Nazi "like" which is the phrase I used. Please check what I wrote and what you say about it before you quote me and try to pretend like I said something different.
10-01-2011, 11:34 PM
#163
Phobick
Banned
Originally posted by Maguss
How in the world did you get that out of what I said? I mean read the paragraph you quoted, in no way did I advocate that gays should do anything to themselves. I have no respect for you seeing as how you cant even interpret simple English.
---------- Post added at 07:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:30 PM ----------
Doesn't matter how you feel about it, making fun of someone is not the same as pulling the trigger of a gun pointed at another person. This comparison is wild and weak.
---------- Post added at 07:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:30 PM ----------
Doesn't matter how you feel about it, making fun of someone is not the same as pulling the trigger of a gun pointed at another person. This comparison is wild and weak.
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