students from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Colombia, Brazil.
all teenagers.
four of eight are opposed to civil unions, same sex marriage. one adamantly sure that if civil unions are allowed, the generations will stop. this was one of several topics they've named as fodder for debate.
how to educate, not use the power (such as it is) of my job to proselytize. also: who would listen, and also, what would that change?
one thing - pie chart: what happens when gay people marry? 100% = gay people are married.
help from a colleague. we'll see what happens on the day after america's birthday.
one other thing: photo of a sign reading If straight people hate gay people so much, why do they continue to make gay babies?"
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I think this is something about which we who use social media a lot forget that others have real issues and problems. There could well be a life time of cultural and/or religious teaching to overcome before people realise that gay marriage is only going to affect them if they themselves are gay. I am sure you will find words and images to help shed some light for these kids. You may not see the progress today, or tomorrow but it might work on them, making them think and helping shape and inform their outlook and opinions in the future.
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