A Day of Silence
Today marks the 11th annual Day of Silence, a project of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network to draw attention to LGBT right. Last year, more than 4,000 schools, and 450,000 students, participated in the observance. One student blogger noted that, today, "willing students will partake in a nationwide act of passive resistance by taking up a vow of silence for the entire school day. No answering questionings. No speaking out in class. None. Nada. Nilch. Nyet."
The Day of Silence resonates deeply for many in the U.S. military, who serve under federally sanctioned silence every day.
As the Arizona State University webzine noted this morning, "The U.S. military policy of 'Don't ask, don't tell' still hinders LGBTQ servicemen from living openly."
Today, as students observe the Day of Silence, many will remember, and honor, those who are serving in silence, too.
- Steve Ralls
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04-18-07
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