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trickyguy

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7. You're very welcome. I'm a gay teacher and I work with children a lot.

Reply to bsiebs (Reply #6)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 06:22 PM

Sep 2018

I also realize the urgent need for education and empathy when it comes to
very young kids realizing what their sexuality is and what it means to them but
also what it means in the larger context of those around them.

Jamel wasn't given a chance to be who he truly was. I just hope that the adults
and especially his classmates realize what a terrible mistake they made.

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The funeral I can't get out of my mind this week [View all] dsc Sep 2018 OP

K&R Solly Mack Sep 2018 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Atticus Sep 2018 #2

Thoughtful posts like this are what sets DU apart. Thank you. nt Atticus Sep 2018 #3

that is amazingly kind dsc Sep 2018 #4

Thank you for recognizing the value of the life of young Jamel. It is as worthy as John and Aretha. trickyguy Sep 2018 #5

we gay teachers have to stick together dsc Sep 2018 #10

Thank you. That is truly remarkable and puts things in much better perspective. bsiebs Sep 2018 #6

You're very welcome. I'm a gay teacher and I work with children a lot. trickyguy Sep 2018 #7

Thank you dsc for posting this Danmel Sep 2018 #8

how heartbreaking dsc Sep 2018 #9

Sad Srkdqltr Sep 2018 #11

You have wonderfully made see why I'm having a hard time being gracious on McCain's death. LakeArenal Sep 2018 #12

Yes, completely heartbreaking. Trueblue Texan Sep 2018 #13

Wow, thank you for bringing this to our attention. So, so sad. CaptainTruth Sep 2018 #14

Last weekend a 9 year old boy spoke to hundreds of people BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #15

Thank you! Duppers Sep 2018 #18

that is amazing dsc Sep 2018 #20

the photo of his parents at his gravesite was THE MOST HEARTBREAKING photo ever....... samnsara Sep 2018 #16

Thank you. brer cat Sep 2018 #17

😭 Duppers Sep 2018 #19

I was crushed by this. catrose Sep 2018 #21

Well put. Harker Sep 2018 #22