Day of Silence

[Jerr]

Who cares if your school supports it... YOU do it.


I was the ONLY one at my school to do it... PERIOD. I did... I wrote on a piece of paper explaining to a teacher where she could go to find out more and I wrote a FAQ kinda thing to help people who asked.

wow thats really awesome. i didnt even start school yet

[Jeimuzu]

Originally Posted by MonsieurGodiva

I think you have a point here, actually. But keep in mind that the Day Of Silence can also be used as a day to remember those who have died because of violence against the LGBT community. Raising all kinds of hell wouldn't exactly be the most respectful thing to do on this particular day, really. And it's not just "a few silent kids"; the GLSEN estimated that around 450,000 people participated in more than 4,000 schools. Groups of far fewer people have changed the world before.

Yes, but they were usually doing more active things than being silent for a day. And to be honest, even 450,000 people being silent... that's still not going to change a politician's mind - especially if it's simply an enforced thing, like it seems to be in some places.

I agree that it can be a mark of respect for those dead because of their sexuality. I totally agree with it on that point, but I don't think it'll actively change anything regarding people's beliefs. Anyone doing it as a mark of respect for people like Matthew Shepard, then I have the utmost respect in that decision, and it's totally cool by me.

[MonsieurGodiva]

Originally Posted by Jacobim

Yes, but they were usually doing more active things than being silent for a day. And to be honest, even 450,000 people being silent... that's still not going to change a politician's mind - especially if it's simply an enforced thing, like it seems to be in some places.

Well, that's why we need more support when it comes to this event. If, say, a million people or more were to take part in the Day Of Silence, there would be more media attention and more people's minds would be changed because of that added attention.

However, you seem to be pretty concrete in your thoughts that this event is ridiculous or unhelpful to the LGBT community and you're entitled to your opinion.