2010-09-20, 11:20 PM
Eosian Wrote:No it couldn't. You can use your eyes to see other people of the same race or similar as you.
People aren't beaten and killed for liking chess or being geeks as a general rule. The sort of bullying you get for being in band has nothing on what a gay boy can receive in a small minded town.
It's a lot harder, and in many places far more dangerous, to be LBGT.
Religions are about the only other group that are on equal footing for sheer bigotry and invisibility, and those you can attend churches, synagogues and similar to find your own kind.
The average 14 year old has virtually nothing to help them connect with other LGBT people easily and safely.
Yes, it could. Everything you stated after the fact has absolutely no baring on the statement "To encourage kids who are terrified that they're the only one to feel more secure and show them they're not alone, have people like themselves to talk to and get to know and people who will support and accept them for who they are." Hell, that statment even describes cults with the vagueness put forth. In fact, here are some things that statement could apply to:
Scientology (aimed at children)
Anime Lovers' club
Geeks United
Band
Religion (as you stated)
'We hate our lives and want to kill ourselves' club
'We want to pick on <race here>' club
Rednecks of America
Crossdressers of America
All of the following could/would want "To encourage kids who are terrified that they're the only one to feel more secure and show them they're not alone, have people like themselves to talk to and get to know and people who will support and accept them for who they are."