Ken Pierce comment-54836 2011-08-10T04:37:20Z 2011-08-10T04:37:20Z There are many kids who happen to be LGBT out there on our streets because they were kicked out of their homes for being gay or lesbian. I wounder if one of their stories are included in this film? Ken Pierce 2011-08-10T04:37:20Z Ken Pierce comment-54599 2011-08-06T05:15:55Z 2011-08-06T05:15:55Z King was not a fighter otherwise he may have stood up for himself by beating the crap out of his long-time tormentor and what about the adults and school administrators who stood by and let this happen? Before this bully turned up the heat King never acted the way he did in school, it was the only way he could defend himself by trying to embarrass his killer into stopping his harassment. When a teacher finally stepped up and warned King to to tone it down fearing something bad would happen the next day King did not wear make-up or high-heals, he headed the warning as he was asked but the "white-supremacist" murderer decided to end King's life anyway. King's actions was his only way to defend himself in his mind since no adult stepped in to intervene until it was too late. Ken Pierce 2011-08-06T05:15:55Z Ken Pierce comment-54461 2011-08-04T03:34:50Z 2011-08-04T03:34:50Z If you read carefully this program would like to protect all children from harassment and bullying no matter gay or straight. If a gay child harassed another child I would hope that the same protections be given to the other child. This program is about tolerance. It isn't about acceptance that a person is handicapped, or has a learning disability, or acts differently, or expresses themselves differently gender-wise - it's about bullies keeping their thoughts and hateful remarks and actions to themselves. Of course acceptance would be nice but the true goal is the creation of safe schools that all children can have a comfortable learning environment without fear. It's about teaching respect. I am sure you would agree with that goal. I don't appreciate you confusing persons, gay or straight who have criminal intent with those who are normal kids, (LGBT or straight or handicapped or different in any way) who are just trying to get through Jr High or High School without the constant harassment and bullying and those who will tell them they are any less of a person then they are. Lastly last time I read the words, "We hold these truths to be self–evident, That all men are created equal, That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, That among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.– That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." I think that means all people, not just those you personally deem worthy of those rights. And to make sure those rights are protected the Government is charged with doing what it can to keep, for example, bullies from harming, physically or mentally, anyone from anyone else. Ken Pierce 2011-08-04T03:34:50Z Ken Pierce comment-54428 2011-08-03T22:03:19Z 2011-08-03T22:03:19Z Equality Action NOW members include LGBT Youths who have suffered bullying in school. We also have a lesbian teacher who has authored the very first workbook about Harvey Milk and has been awarded Best Teacher of the Year in her school district. In addition we have professional members in the mental health field ie counselors and physiologist as well as two students who are going into the mental health field. We also have a transgender person who works for an organization that helps adults with developmental disabilities, both are subject to the harassment of bullies. All are experts at knowing the damage bullies can do and they all are queer. Any more questions about our "expertise"? Ken Pierce 2011-08-03T22:03:19Z Ken Pierce comment-54427 2011-08-03T21:43:53Z 2011-08-03T21:43:53Z Please support your assumption and provide us with proof of a problem with gay kids bullying straight kids. What straight kid had committed suicide or been murdered by a rampant gay kid? Please respond. Ken Pierce 2011-08-03T21:43:53Z Ken Pierce comment-53798 2011-07-23T08:46:08Z 2011-07-23T08:46:08Z Both Ken Pierce 2011-07-23T08:46:08Z Ken Pierce comment-53386 2011-07-14T19:24:50Z 2011-07-14T19:24:50Z Amazing news folks! Your calls made the difference - Gov. Brown signed FAIR into law today... GREAT day! Ken Pierce 2011-07-14T19:24:50Z Ken Pierce comment-50420 2011-05-10T17:27:39Z 2011-05-10T17:27:39Z We are showing the documentary, "The Times of Harvey Milk". Ken Pierce 2011-05-10T17:27:39Z Ken Pierce comment-50399 2011-05-10T17:26:27Z 2011-05-10T17:26:27Z UPDATE: The VIP Reception has been canceled though the presentation, entertainment, and documentary will take place beginning at 6:30pm. Hint: if you never been inside the new Crocker go early and spend some time viewing the beautiful art. This is a family event you all will enjoy. Get your tickets early. Ken Pierce 2011-05-10T17:26:27Z Ken Pierce comment-49675 2011-04-25T16:42:53Z 2011-04-25T16:42:53Z Thank you Brandon. Ken Pierce 2011-04-25T16:42:53Z Ken Pierce comment-48301 2011-03-30T02:10:01Z 2011-03-30T02:10:01Z It was wonderful to meet you today Richard. I hope to follow you online all across the US. Ken Pierce 2011-03-30T02:10:01Z Ken Pierce comment-45674 2011-02-15T06:07:25Z 2011-02-15T06:07:25Z Our Request Marraige Sacramento event was a huge success. Today I was turned down by the clerk for a marriage license and I almost cried. My church has told me I am not worthy to go to communion as an openly gay man. I left the church. Some people in my community back home in Texas would rather see me dead then alive loving another guy. Today my government told my I am less of a citizen then other citizens. Today I take my stand and continue to fight for my civil rights. Today there were many others who stood with me and the numbers are growing. Ken Pierce 2011-02-15T06:07:25Z Ken Pierce comment-43325 2011-01-08T06:50:35Z 2011-01-08T06:50:35Z It was great to see people from all walks of life and reasons for getting their photo shot. This is exactly the event Equality Action Now, a local grassroots civil rights organization is happy to support. Thanks to our LGBT Youth Spokespersons, Joey O'Shey and John Wells for greeting participants and signing them up for information. www.EqualityActionNow.org Ken Pierce 2011-01-08T06:50:35Z