About Quote by Susan Estrich
“Every time I hear someone making ignorant comments about the supposed 'evils' of homosexuality, I think about the true evil of the high suicide rates among gay and lesbian teens.”
About This Quote
Comments that label homosexuality as evil distract from the real tragedy of high suicide rates among LGBTQ+ youth.
In simple terms: Hate speech hides the true harm to LGBTQ+ teens.
Address mental health and combat hate.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school policies
- community support groups
- media representation
- legislative advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce LGBTQ+ teen suicides?
- What role does public discourse play?
Focusing solely on suicide may overlook broader systemic issues.