Now, finally (and I know you are all happy, darlings!!!) we move into some of the more Affirmative memories of 2011!!!!! And while I agree and support the entire Occupy Wall Street movement, I don't think TIME should have named "the Protester" as "Person Of The Year."
I think the Clementis, parents and siblings of Tyler, should have been named.
In 2010, they were dealt a blow no one should ever have to face!!!!! In 2011, they rose to the occasion with class, distinction, and humanitarianism, in speaking out about Tyler and other kids in need of help, in establishing the Tyler Clementi Foundation for said purpose, and in leading the way for further tolerance of LGBT youth, which, despite this post-Stonewall age, we still have a long way to go with.
Instead of saying "Get over it, you bitches!!!" to America's homophobes, which is what I would have done, the Clementis, as a united front, espouse justice and acceptance, tempered with compassion. Pretty remarkable in the face of what they have been forced to live through.
So, they are my choice for TIME's cover. They get this blog, instead, but they merit TIME. Let us take some time to reflect on what an example they have set for dignity in the face of adversity!!!!
Hail to them, one and all, darlings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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