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Openly gay student defends teacher at school board meeting

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Via Gawker.TV

Jay McDowell, a high school teacher in Howell, Michigan, was suspended last month for disciplining an anti-gay student. At a recent school board meeting, openly gay 14-year-old Graeme Taylor came to McDowell’s defense with an incredibly articulate/inspiring speech. Watch inside.

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.com Grace Boyle

    This.is.incredible.

    I can’t believe how eloquent he is. Thanks for sharing!

  • http://twitter.com/ChelsTalksSmack Chelsea Talks Smack

    AMAZING.

  • http://www.pochoblog.com James Reyes

    If this young man is typical of his generation, we are in great hands!