The Laramie Project « greenleaf

Home » Post Item » The Laramie Project

The Laramie Project

September 14, 2005

It’s SIMO in school. It means Social Involvement month. It’s a great event because really, students get to be socially involved. Just last meeting, we viewed a docu-movie, called the Laramie Project, a part of it’s programme, which practically covered our History period.

Laramie Project is quite unfamiliar. In fact, had I not viewed it last Tuesday, I wouldn’t have known. Laramie is common to the ears of US citizens, primarily those who have had their minds already receptive to their environment by 1998. I was on my 6th grade that time here in the Philippines.

Laramie, Wyoming: the murder-place of Matthew Shepard on the early month of October, for the mere reason of his gay sexuality. Was the reason for his murder worth his heinous death? I think not.

Matt was just 5′2, killed by around 5′7 individuals, tied on a fence to minus his chance of escape, hit on the head for a frustrating number of times that caused him a serious skull fracture and internal head bleeding. When he was found 18 hours after the crime, he had blood all over, save the area where his tears flowed when he cried. After a few quiet and heavy days on the hospital, he finally gave up.

Why was he brutally killed? Because he was gay. Such a shallow reason. Such a shallow cause. Such an overwhelming effect. He was obviously killed because he is not among the common, because he was different. His being homosexual was not welcomed by those who took away his life.

The movie was so heavy, it triggered tears to come out of my eyes. The television was only 2-3 meters directly in front of me. Whatever came out of it easily shocked the hell out of me.

I wonder why gays and lesbians have to receive such treatment. Not murder really, but the simple daily act that is visible to us—discrimination. We have to think that their sexuality is not their sin. It was because that thing made them happy and comfortable with themselves. The struggle that they have to undergo for self-discovery, understanding of self-worth, and for the acceptance of what they really are are already difficult phases for them. What more with the fact that, when they finally accepted what they are, others cannot already accept them?

Would we want the same thing happen to us? Is deprivation of our own happiness and dignity something that’s almost to nothing?

Why don’t we just live and let live?

Posted by greenleaf at 10:02 pm | permalink

Previous Comments

Do you know website goodlucky-jerseys.com,this website provide series authentic jerseys,including
cheap jerseys ;
authentic jerseys ;
NFL jerseys ;
NBA jerseys ;
MLB jerseys ;
NHL jerseys ;
Football jerseys ;
college jerseys ;
basketball jerseys ;
http://www.goodlucky-jerseys.com

Posted by NBA jerseys at February 25, 2011, 3:12 pm

Something what we can not accecp just because we have never been with that.And we have used to what we been first.This is an educational article.It is worth reading.

Posted by coach outlet canada at May 5, 2011, 8:28 am

I really love to read some articles that have great positive impacts on its reader and benefit by reading such article especially concerning Gold and the stock market. I admire these writers in sharing their views and or opinions that can enlighten the mind of the readers.

Posted by coach outlet online at May 10, 2011, 2:35 pm

Good post. I am taught one thing tougher on different blogs everyday.

Posted by coach factory outlet online at May 10, 2011, 2:37 pm

This is definitely a standout choice for all modern ladies! BUY it Immediately!

Posted by oakley frogskins at August 2, 2011, 10:17 am

thanks. we are looking forward for your new comments!

Posted by Coach Factory at August 9, 2011, 9:41 pm

To the man who only has a hammer, everything he encounters begins to look like a nail.

Posted by gucci handbags at August 13, 2011, 2:34 pm

When you are shopping for cheap north face jackets is definitely one of the best brands to stick with.

Posted by cheap north face at November 22, 2011, 9:04 pm

Posted by MONCLER at November 25, 2011, 9:25 pm

. Designed to be virtually weightless, you’ll get the flexibility and ground-feel you’re after with the cushioning and support you need to log the miles.Breathable mesh upper soft, pliable overlays for lightweight support and flexibility; Minimal seam construction to reduce chafing, with asymmetrical lacing system to reduce pressure moulded sockliner contours to the natural shape of the footPhylite midsole with deep sipes for lightweight cushioning and enhanced flexibility and stability; Rubber outsole with Waffle fill for durability and traction.

Posted by Nike Free 7.0 V2 Men's Running Shoes Bla at November 25, 2011, 11:25 pm

Tony Martin is juggling his two major goals in 2012, cannondale jersey , cannondale jerseys , cannondale cycling jersey , cannondale cycling jerseys ,

rock racing jersey , rock racing jerseys , rock racing cycling jersey , rock racing cycling jerseys ,

cofidis jersey , cofidis jerseys , cofidis cycling jersey , cofidis cycling jerseys ,

bmc jersey , bmc jerseys ,
bmc cycling jersey , bmc cycling jerseys ,

HTC cycling jersey , HTC cycling jerseys , HTC jersey , HTC jerseys ,the Tour de France and the London Olympics. Quick-Step jersey , Quick-Step jerseys , Quick-Step cycling jersey , Quick-Step cycling jerseys ,

orbea jersey , orbea jerseys ,
orbea cycling jersey , orbea cycling jerseys ,

sky cycling jersey , sky cycling jerseys , sky jersey , sky jerseys ,The Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider hopes to take home both a yellow jersey and a gold medal.

Life is not so much about beginnings and endings
as it is about going on and on and on.
It is about muddling through the middle.
-Anna Quindlen