Members marcanthony Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/11/fourteen_year-old_michigan_stu.html?f=most-commented-24h-5%3Fbctid%3D665136199001%3Fbctid%3D665136199001 Fantastic. Nuff said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TampaYankee Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/11/fourteen_year-old_michigan_stu.html?f=most-commented-24h-5%3Fbctid%3D665136199001%3Fbctid%3D665136199001 Fantastic. Nuff said Ditto. I wish the video had shown how the board members responded. That would be very telling about the tone of the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RA1 Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 Slight change of subject. How did this kid know he was gay at 14? Do most kids know it then (yes or no)? I certainly didn't, although in retrospect I can recall how I felt and now know how things were headed. Of course, dealing with it is an entirely different matter. I think I ALMOST came to grips with my situation day before yesterday. Best regards, RA1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marcanthony Posted November 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 Slight change of subject. How did this kid know he was gay at 14? Do most kids know it then (yes or no)? I certainly didn't, although in retrospect I can recall how I felt and now know how things were headed. Of course, dealing with it is an entirely different matter. I think I ALMOST came to grips with my situation day before yesterday. Best regards, RA1 Actually when you listen to the video, it seems he "knew" he was gay when he was 9. At least, he knew he was different from the other kids... Who knows.... I am supposing that's not the usual time when someone comes to grip with their sexuality. It certainly wasn't for me. Like you... I can figure it out looking back. But going forward, I didn't actually act on what was obviously my sexual preference with another human being until my early 30's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MsGuy Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 I wish the video had shown how the board members responded. That would be very telling about the tone of the community. The board washed its hands of the matter. They were, however, quick to point out that the KKK rallies were held a few miles north of the Howell School District boundary and therefore were in no way a reflection on the good folks of Howell. ---- Thanks for the link, marcanthony! The kid was wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TampaYankee Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 The board washed its hands of the matter. They were, however, quick to point out that the KKK rallies were held a few miles north of the Howell School District boundary and therefore were in no way a reflection on the good folks of Howell. ---- Thanks for the link, marcanthony! The kid was wonderful. Well isn't that a stand up board. Obviously more politicians than school district leaders. When confronted with an issue that will draw fire from both sides, they punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JKane Posted November 16, 2010 Members Share Posted November 16, 2010 That board should discipline the administrator that suspended the teacher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FourAces Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Actually when you listen to the video, it seems he "knew" he was gay when he was 9. At least, he knew he was different from the other kids... Who knows.... I am supposing that's not the usual time when someone comes to grip with their sexuality. It certainly wasn't for me. Like you... I can figure it out looking back. But going forward, I didn't actually act on what was obviously my sexual preference with another human being until my early 30's. When i was 9 I knew I had a attraction to my (boy) friends but had no clue I was gay. I had no idea what was going for for several years after that point. But this kid is amazing not only is he very comfortable with who he is .. he is articulating his thoughts better than George W Bush ever did In all seriousness if he represents the next generation of gay people I feel confident int he future. If I can capture it this will go up on my site tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lucky Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 The boy appeared on the Ellen show and tells about literally coming out of the closet to his friends: (You can see the original video here as well) http://www.towleroad.com/2010/11/graeme.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FourAces Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 The boy appeared on the Ellen show and tells about literally coming out of the closet to his friends: (You can see the original video here as well) http://www.towleroad.com/2010/11/graeme.html WOW He looks like a 12 year old and sounds like a 30 year old. The boys grasp on life is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JKane Posted November 23, 2010 Members Share Posted November 23, 2010 More Michigan news, also ends surprisingly positively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
