Man On A Mission

One man is determined to get equal rights for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender) and to stop gender discrimination. What's this guy's name? Alan L. Bounville. At the moment he's doing a walk called "Into The Light Walk." His goal is a total of 6,000 miles walking from Seattle to Washington DC for gender and sexual orientation equality. You go dude! His website is: www.intothelightwalk.com Check out his Bio and how you can help out with this cause. Stand up, no walk, for the people who are discriminated against.

Boy Scouts - Quick Fact

I saw on The Times-News that people are thinking about lifting the ban on gay scouts and gay troop leaders. This is a sign that people are finally taking the step towards accepting what anyone cannot control. This must be passed. Everyone should have a chance, everyone no matter their sexual orientation. I hope this ban is lifted for all the gays out there.

Give ALL Rights

We live in a world with a lot of people. Some call a portion of them "different." Some call them "immoral" or "wrong." But the one thing they look over is this, they are HUMAN. Yet, they are treated poorly. Who are they? LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender) students. How much of them are neglected and have NO PROTECTION what-so-ever? 75% Yeah, that's an outrage and it needs. To. STOP. All of these students have no state laws that protect them from any form of harassment because they are so called "wrong." You know what really wrong here? The treatment they are getting. No one, not gay people or bi or transgender should be treated in any offensive way. It's terrible and it drives me crazy. I don't care who you are, you don't have the right to tell someone they are wrong or that they choose to be "that way." Who wants to choose something that you get picked on for? No one wants to be bullied, even straight people, and yet you're going to do it to them because you don't understand them?

Drop Outs

Year after year the same thing happens, teenagers drop out of high school. But I never knew how mmany do. Over 1.2 million students drop out of school in the U.S. 1.2 MILLION. So when you calculate it, it equals out to a student each 26th second. That's about 7,000 teens a day. This has got to stop. I understand that school is hard, it can suck like crazy. I hated math and history. It was so hard to keep up with and it was hard not to quit. But you have to keep going. I know that some probably quit because of bullying. And that is not fair to the ones being bullied. Homeschooling may not be what you want, but it does help get away from things that harm you. Talk to people you trust, it can be anyone not just your parents. Some drop out because of family, they have to take care of them mroe by getting a job. That makes me sad. I wish there was some way they didn't have to worry about their family like that. It;s the parent/guardians job but every family is different. I don't think most want to quit but some just feel like they have too. Don't do it before figuring out a way to try and stay because school is important. Don't ever feel like you are not worth the time to get help with homework or someone to help you with your problems taht are causing these thoughts of leaving. You can keep going, trust me I know.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Let us remember the man that stood up for race rights. He made what we got possible. Everyone deserves their rights because we are all brothers and sisters of Christ. AMEN!

New Gun Laws

Obama has cracked down on the gun laws because of the Connecticut tragedy. ***This is a group of quotes from the website: www.dosomething.org*** 1. "A ban on assault weapons and armor-piercing ammunition." •"Capping ammunition magazines to a 10-round limit." • "Creating serious punishments for gun trafficking." •"Providing schools with resource officers and school counselors." •"Ensuring that health insurance plans cover mental health benefits." People are saying that Obama isn't doing enough. What more can he do??? No matter how many restricitions he puts out he's never going to be able to stop everyone from getting a gun. There will always be guns out there floating through the wrong people who uses them for the wrong reasons. You can't stop all trouble or illegal activites but at least Obama is TRYING. Obama isn't perfect and the world isn't either.I'm all about standing for equal rights and all but having guns and using them for the wrong reason is nothing to fight for. Guns don't kill people, PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE. Think about that before insulting the President.

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL

65% of teenage girls are unsatisfied with their body. I have to admit, I can be unhappy about my weight or my acne so I'm guilty of it. But I'm not as extreme about it as I used to be. I've come to accept my body and keep it healthy. Girls: no matter your weight, acne, hair, or any other part of you on the outside or in, YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! Think of all the things you have. You all are going to be amazing women in this world. Please don't feel the need to anything to make yourself lose weight or anything else. People, please tell your sisters, nieces, granddaughters your girlfriends, and gal friends that they are beautiful and so special. They need that voice so they won't do anything they'll regret. You are beautiful girls - women! Never forget that.

Disorder NOT Abnormal

There are other things that happen that we cannot change. But that doesn't mean we can't make it better. Around 40 million adults in America are affected by Anxiety Disorder every year. That's about 18% of the population. Almost every time they develop symptoms as kids but a lot of the times it is overlooked or misjudged. They won't get treated and end up carring it with them into adulthood. This is when you need to talk to your doctor so you can get to know the signs. Mental and emotional disorders are "abnormal" so don't treat it like it. But it is good to get medication so it'll be less stressful and it can control it better. The symptoms won't ever really go away. But you will have a lid on it and be able to live your lives better.

Two Too Many

Did you know that 2 out of 3 teenagers get verbally or physcially harassed every day? Yes, I know. Unbelieveable and something that cannot be stand for. Stop being a bystander. Be the one to stop it. Talk to someone. A teacher, a student counselor, an adult that you trust, a friend. Stick up for people who cannot. Don't be the one to watch. Be the one who makes that person's life better by showing them you care. I'll say it again and I'll say it every time I end a post on this blog. No matter who or what you are, you all have a right to be who you are without being mean to any one. We are who we are. Not matter if we believe in a God or none at all. No matter if we're straight, bi-sexual, gay or transgender. Black, white, Hispanic, it doesn't matter. You are all humans with feelings and rights. And what right is the most important? TO LIVE. Stand up for the 2 out of 3...they need it. Give it, before it's too late.

Homeless Teens

All facts are according to DoSomething.org. 1 out of 3 homeless people are teenagers under the age of 18. 25% of LBGT (Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, and Transgender) teens are rejected by family and many of them end up on the streets. 1.6 to 1.7 million people under the age of 18 will experience homelessness every year. Half of runners (runaway teens) left their homes because of disagreements with their parent(s) or legal guardian. In this year one out of 260 runners or homeless teens will either die from assault, illness, or suicide. This has got to stop. Parents and/or legal guardians, talk to your children and listen to what they have to say. Please help in anyway you can. Teenagers you are not alone. Soup kitchen that provide food are everywhere. so are homeless shelters. If you no longer live at you home with a parent/guardian try to find a family memeber that will take you in. If not, a friend. Get the facts. Get the help. Give to others who need it.