This kind of thing makes me sick--and very pissed off. I’m sure most of you have read my posts and my profile so you know a little about me by now although I’m still kind of a “newcomer” on this forum. I want to offer my support and prayers. I hope this member will be OK and that the three who did this are prosecuted. Although JohnDowe is probably right--they’ll get a “slap on the wrist.”

Tolerance, love, and respect will one day prevail over fear and ignorance. Until then, we have to do all we can to combat it. Writing to your representative, letters to the editor, news organizations such as CNN, or organized demonstrations are all good ideas. I would like to think that most people are outraged by this type of assault. As for the future, I have great hopes because of what I see in young people such as my students. As for the individuals who participate in these hate crimes…

Rest assured, sometimes they pick the wrong person to mess with. It happens…

Andrew (my real name)