Matthew Shepard

[raynala]

I am an extremely passionate person. When I throw myself into a cause, I dive in head-first and become so involved that you’ll likely never see me again. This is how I am when it comes to the fight for LGBT equality. Every now and then, though, activism gets to be so routine or so enjoyable that I may need a little reminder of why I fight so hard.

Comments

[jordinothepizza]

You know, I hadn't ever thought about it that way...the idea of such a thing happening to one of my friends...that is rather scary.

[gifted]

*has a quiet moment for Matthew* That makes me so, so sad and upset to read, though I have read it before.

I, too, love and respect others, and stand up for people's freedoms and civil and personal rights, in the hopes that I might make a difference in closed-minded people, so that they will not feel the compulsion to harm others because of insecurity, fear, or their lack of understanding and compassion towards their fellow man.

I think you're awesome. Good on you. ♥

[pirateslotr87]

When I was in 8th grade I did an entire portfolio for my English class on Matthew Shepard and gay inequality. His story has always been a passionate point in my life.

The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later...

[itarecormon]

Did you hear about Mad Cow Theatre's participation in "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later"? On October 12, 100 theatres across the country will present a simultaneous staged reading of the play. (Mad Cow's Twitter has pics of their tech booth preparing to be linked to another theatre's tech booth). It's pretty cool. To learn more, go here: http://community.laramieproject.org/content/About/

Re: The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later...

[raynala]

I definitely haven't heard about this! I'll need to see if there's a reading near Pensacola. Thank you for the info, sweetheart!