It wasn't that long ago that you had to hide your sexual orientation. And maybe now because it's more open, as it should be [we're seeing these types of attacks]. . . . Everyone is allowed to be what they are. They are themselves. It's allowed and it's fine. . . . People should be allowed to be different. . . . You have to allow people to be what they are and encourage that.
– Elisabeth Sladen
NOTE: Actress Elisabeth Sladen (1948-2011) made these remarks when a guest on the British TV chat show The Wright Stuff in 2009. She was responding to the issue of “gay hate teen attacks,” and in particular to this incident.
See also the previous Wild Reed posts:
Remembering Elisabeth Sladen
She's So Lovely
The Adventures Continue
loved her she will be missed!
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