Hillary Clinton addresses gay teen suicide

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Topic subject Hillary Clinton addresses gay teen suicide
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4200552, Hillary Clinton addresses gay teen suicide
Posted by FreeState on Fri Jan-25-08 03:48 PM

http://pageoneq.com/news/2008/Hillary_Clinton_addresses_gay_teen__0125.html

Senator Hillary Clinton, during a question-and-answer session, addresses the following question submitted over the Internet:

"Considering the extraordinarily high incidence of depression and suicide among gay teenagers, what action will you, as President, take to encourage a more accepting and healthy educational experience for LGBT teens?"

Clinton says she sympathizes with the burdens LGBT teens face, mentally and emotionally, and says that she, as President, would support a community in which its members are valued and supported as whole people.

In schools, Clinton calls for mentoring and health programs, along with efforts to instill understanding and tolerance among administration and students to combat bullying and foster acceptance.



Im glad at least one candidate is aware of this problem - hopefully all the candidates can come out with a statement on this as well.