Will Phillips accepts the award for Outstanding TV Journalism Segment at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on March 13, 2010.
Will - from Arkansas, for heaven's sake - first came to the world's attention at the age of 10 because he refused to say the pledge of allegiance in school because he felt that while gays and lesbians are denied the same rights and privilege as straight couples, all people are not being treated equally.
Will has a hard road ahead because of his views and his age - but damn, if I had Will as my child, I'd be the proudest parent in the whole wide world. Not just because of his stance - but because of his obvious intelligence, heart and conviction. Congratulations, Will!!!
P.S. You can see how proud his parents are of him. Damn right!!!
5 comments:
Great that a 10/11 year old gets it. And I love his calling out Obama. But the best of all was the Vulcan salute. That made me holler. Love it, love it!
Awesome video! Hope you don't mind if I snatch it from you!!
Regards
Tom
love love love this child!!!
We should all be proud! :)
It's a good thing to shove in the face of intolerant adults, that their 'opinions' are so stupid even 10-year-olds disagree with them.
The Vulcan salute was unfortunate, but does match the kids 'air'.
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