Anything Knitted and Crocheted: I was on ravelry today and came across a story about a young man named Lawrence King.

Anything Knitted and Crocheted

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Cora

Sunday, February 24, 2008

I was on ravelry today and came across a story about a young man named Lawrence King.

Here is website dedicated to his memory. This was a hate crime pure and simple. the young man identified as being homosexual. He had been repeatedly bullied at school and nothing had been done. Please read more here. This needs to stop!

Cora

2 comments:

AnonymousFebruary 26, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Don't be so sure it was a hate crime. Why isn't it possible the other boy loved Larry and was supremely threatened by his boldness? They are both victims of an intolerant society that dictates who it is "ok" to love.
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UnknownFebruary 26, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Are you familiar with the whole story? If so, would you feel comfortable telling me? I a lot about bullying and hate crimes. My family has been in that situation.

Cora
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