My best friend in high school was out in middle school, and even though I was not friends with him then, the whole school knew who he was simply because he was gay. He was always made fun of and always talked about, even by those who didn't know him. He is the sweetest, most caring guy I have ever met, and once I got to know him, I was so upset at the pain he had to go through.
I think it is imperative that television and other media explore these issues because of the media's hold on the public. Media plays such an important role in how we look at things, even if we are not aware of it. Ellen DeGeneres, for example, came out in 1997 and incorporated that into her sitcom at the time. This was a huge step both in her public life and for television in general as it was the first sitcom to feature a gay female lead. I hope shows like Glee continue to show characters that are gay coming out as a sign of strength to those in similar situations as well to educate those who are unaware of the pain they may experience in an effort to bring more acceptance.
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