Kudos to these kids for standing up and organizing for something they believe in

About a week ago, many Virginia high school students participated in a statewide walkout to bring awareness and speak out about Virginia’s proposed changes to the state’s guidance on district policies for transgender students. Walkouts were initiated by the Pride Liberation Project, a student-led LGBTQ advocacy group, and took place at more than 90 schools across the state, with students organizing and participating here at Skyline High School. Kudos to these kids for standing up and organizing for something they believe in – that’s pretty cool, in my opinion.

My son was among the students that participated here at Skyline. The students had the ok from everyone they needed, and he was there to be alongside his close friends, giving them positive vibes and support. My wife and I think it’s great seeing our son actively practicing his civil rights, taking action, getting organized, and being out there supporting his good friends. We couldn’t be more proud of him and these awesome kids.

It was truly amazing to see how they were received by the community here in Front Royal and Warren County, sadly for all the wrong reasons. Here are some samples of what many people in the Front Royal/Warren County community had to say about these great kids:

“These kids are a joke”

“Losers”

“Cream of the crop right there”

“It’s not natural. Suspend them”

“And today’s generation is supposed to be our future. God help this country.”

“If you want to be different, they should stay home”

“I would not support them at all”

“that’s laughable”

“I notice they have a confused mind and mental illness”

“let them know they have mental problems…..seek help soon”

“That’s what terrorists do to anyone who doesn’t agree with them”

“you are a radical terrorist and don’t care about reality or the truth”

“I guess the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree”

“idiots”

“Everyone who walked out ought to be expelled and not allowed to come back.”

“Don’t like it….move. And take all the mentally ill LGBTQIA with you.”

“Keep it out of schools there should be something left normal.”

“give me a break … they just wanted to get out of class. They don’t care.”

“terrorist activists trying to take over our country.”

“Lost souls”

“These Demonic influences will take down this great nation.”

“Indoctrination at its Best”

“Gtfoh, this world has changed for the worse.”

“We got to stop catering to mental issues”

“All 7 of them, Nnnnerds!”

“This is nothing but Marxist Progressive radical terrorism.”

“These people are severely and uniquely lacking in self-awareness.”

“Lmmfao, looks like a group full of winners there”

“Quit being a bunch of weirdos….you’re only after attention…”

This is coming from grown men and women talking to these kids this way. It’s truly sad to see such ugliness persisting here in Front Royal. Many of the people saying these things are people I know personally, most of whom I thought to be Christians of strong moral character. I even see people who have experienced the anguish and heartache of losing their child – now laughing at mine.

To talk this way toward anyone’s child is absolutely horrible. You all should be ashamed of yourselves. It’s truly disheartening to see that this disgusting behavior is still very prevalent and strong here in Front Royal. In my humble opinion, these kids went out and made their voices heard in the most American way I can think of, and they did it peacefully. I don’t think they are looking for any special treatment or are trying to push an agenda on anyone. They would simply like to be treated equally, like every kid should, with kindness and respect.

Kelly Clark
Front Royal, VA