I endeavour to read more, be more informed on gay rights. Whatever floats your boat is my outlook. It's hard enough to be happy without having legislation against you, too.

I'm not a gay rights activist.

Gay rights are human rights.

It may be that John and others didn't see this case as a gay-rights case.

The governor's bill is not a gay rights bill.

The pressures on gay teens can be overwhelming--to keep secrets, tell lies, deny who you are, and try to be who you're not. Remember: you are special and worth being cared about, loved, and accepted just as you are. Never, ever let anyone convince you otherwise.