Friday is the Day of Silence
by: dsc999
Wed Apr 15, 2009 at 22:44:19 PM EDT
http://pamshouseblend.com/diary/10458/friday-is-the-day-of-silence( - promoted by Louise)
"Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence (DOS), a national youth movement bringing attention to the silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies. My deliberate silence echoes that silence, which is caused by anti-LGBT bullying, name-calling and harassment.
I believe that ending the silence is the first step toward building awareness and making a commitment to address these injustices. Think about the voices you are not hearing today."
For the second year in a row I get the priviledge of watching students at my school do what I was too cowardly to do when I was their age. They are standing up for themselves and using their muted voices to advocate for their rights. Last year at my school about 200 students took part in the Day of Silence. This year, I don't have numbers yet.
