Friday Philosophy: That’s so gay!

So we’re still moving and certainly not in Pittsburgh with all the cool people.  Because of the moving, my brain is pretty much on the fritz as to anything momentous to write about.  There just hasn’t been enough continuous time to sit down and piece something together about the things I’d like to write about…even if I could really delineate what those items might be.

So let’s go to the news and see what we can find.

I haven’t seen any mention of this item here:  Radcliffe supports gay group with ‘generous’ donation.  Yes, the Harry Potter star is anti-homophobia and believes in the work being done by the The Trevor Project to combat teen suicide.

“I am very pleased to begin my support of The Trevor Project, which saves lives every day through its critical work,” said Daniel Radcliffe. “It’s extremely distressing to consider that in 2009 suicide is a top three killer of young people, and it’s truly devastating to learn that LGBTQ youth are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers. I deeply hope my support can raise the organization’s visibility so even more despondent youth become aware of The Trevor Helpline’s highly trained counselors and Trevor’s many other resources. It’s vitally important that young people understand they are not alone and, perhaps even more important, that their young lives have real value.”

From the Trevor Project website:

The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone, call The Trevor Helpline. There is hope, there is help.

More from Daniel:

“I am very pleased to begin my support of The Trevor Project, which saves lives every day through its critical work,” 20-year-old Radcliffe said in statement released by the project. “I deeply hope my support can raise the organization’s visibility so even more despondent youth become aware of The Trevor help line’s highly trained counselors and Trevor’s many other resources. It’s vitally important that young people understand they are not alone and, perhaps even more important, that their young lives have real value.”

—Harry Potter actor makes major donation to The Trevor Project

A final bit that less pleasing, at least to me.  Why is it that such an action would cause people to think he must be gay?

Daniel Radcliffe gives money to gay group. Is Daniel Radcliffe gay?

—Link

Barriers Doggerel Sky of blue mood of gray hearts of black chased me away Once I thought that I might stay but my blood ran cold and my feet were clay So I hit the road poor homeless waif it took many years to find someplace safe Too many times I thought to end it all But I would find a way to scale the wall That kept me hidden happiness denied until I learned to look inside –Robyn Elaine Serven –August 14, 2009