A video was posted on which shared a message from our, President,
Barack Obama, who spoke to our nation about the growing problem of bullying against
the LGTB community in young teenagers. He stresses that we need to take a
stand as a country together, to help stop the discrimination that is happening
all around us. The bullying problem has gotten so bad that in some instances,
teens have chosen to commit suicide because they feel that no one wants them to live a health life. In my mind, this is so wrong on so many
levels. Every single person put on this planet deserves to live a fun filled life surrounded by those who love and care for them. Someone should not take their own life, just because of harsh
words that someone has spoken about them regarding their sexuality choices.
During the past few years there have been numerous cases of children who
have made the decision of coming out about their sexuality, and then have been picked on in schools,
sports teams and even some of their own households. Some don't think it
is a big problem, until we read those news articles, about boys and girls who were bullied so much they decided to kill themselves
to "make the world a better place". It brings tears to my eyes that innocent teens feel like no one wants them to live. If we as Americans take a
stand in their defense, we would be able to prevent teens from feeling worthless in society. Even though there are consequences for those who are caught bullying, it does not erase the fact that what they
said is still in the minds of teens in the LGTB community.
This video should impact our nation because it has gotten to the point that
the President of the United States feels its necessary to send a message. Obama states, "I don't know what it's like to be picked on
for being gay. But I do know what it's like to grow up feeling that sometimes
you don't belong." The audience should pay attention to what he is
saying and take action. I'm pretty sure that all of us at one time have
felt out of place or feel like we didn't have anyone to turn to. At that
point, we probably would want someone to stick up for us and tell us everything
is going to be okay. That is the support that we need to give the teens
that our suffering because they're considered different from those who are
straight. Lets be the one that these children can turn to without a doubt in their mind. We all know inside that it is happening, but no one is standing
up and fighting for those who are being picked on. Many think that it isn't
okay to be different when it really is. Be who you want to be and not
what others want you to be.
Obama, Barack. It Gets Better. Youtube. 16 March 2012. Video.
The President of our nation, Barack Obama, made a video announcement about the problem with bullying in high schools around the country. He is trying to get America's support to take a stand, and a pledge to the "It Gets Better" project.
Obama states that "he does know what its like to be different when growing up." I think all teens have gone through some stage of that in life. A stage of displacement or confusion about who they are. However, it isn't okay when those who decide to come out about their sexuality, are the ones that are being pushed around. By having the President make a statement about bullying, really does show how big this problem has gotten. He wouldn't take the time and effort to do this if it wasn't a big deal, which it is. Everyone needs to get informed about the bullying problem as soon as possible so it can be stopped now.
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