On the Soapbox
My heart is full of sadness today. Another child been bullied to death. Asher Brown. photo of Asher from the internet To see a story from ABC News, click HERE . Just thirteen years old and full of promise. Bright, creative, sensitive. A capable student who aspired to have a career in which he could help others when he grew up. A joy to have in class, said one of his teachers on his last report card. Slight and short of stature. Buddhist, unlike the Christian norm at Hamilton Middle School in Harris, Texas outside Houston. And also beginning to identify himself as gay. Pushed down the stairs. Subjected to repeated intimidation and aggression. Put a gun to his head when he couldn't take any more. Bullied to death for being different. Asher, I'm lighting a candle for you. And Phoebe Prince. And Tyler Clementi. And Seth Walsh. And Justin Aaberg. And Billy Lucas. And all the other kids who were bullied to death, whos...