Eliminate the Hate
I ask the gay community to forgive me and my wrestling brethren for our cultural insensitivities of the past and include us [as] part of a movement that makes bullying and hate toward anyone, gay or straight, black or white, Muslim, Christian or Jew simply unacceptable. ... There is no way we can expect the gay community to mourn the losses of those they've lost or fight this war that needs to be waged all by themselves. They need our help. And it is my hope that all of us ... can stand together side by side--and gradually, collectively, deprive those flames [of bigotry] the elements of ignorance, intolerance and hate that bullying needs to survive.
A week ago openly bisexual wrestler Orlando Jordan spoke with the San Diego Gay & Lesbian News to discuss his own experiences as a teen struggling with his sexuality in a hostile environment, recalling his painful shyness and the nervous breakdown that came of the combination of inner conflict and others' hateful behavior.
BRAVO. What a wonderful message for Thanksgiving. Thanks for passing this along, Joe, and happy T-giving. David
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