Be Heard

There is so much hate and bullying in the world that I really wanted to spread the message of peace and love instead. The NOH 8 Campaign promotes marriage, gender and human equality silently and peacefully and I really wanted to be a part of the movement and be able to make a difference, however small.  In a society where we're often brainwashed by advertisements,

I was born in Bermuda , a place that because of its beauty some consider paradise. However, as of 2012, Bermuda still has no law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. I am now fortunate to be able to live in Canada, a country where the legal debate over discrimination against LGBT people and equal marriage was decided years ago. To me, NOH 8

Verse 1: It’s such a Travesty that I can’t even be me, Taking away my civil liberties so I can’t even be me! Kind of hard to imagine what I could’ve done to you, To give you such a distorted view, perception of who? Me? We? The Rainbow Children not the Coalition, just a little different… Shhh…Listen, as I give you an opportunity to fact check and not simply

  I posed for the NOH 8 Campaign because I wanted to take a stand and make a difference on this subject. I liked the idea of a " silent protest ;" usually one has to sign a petition with other causes, but this one you have to face up ! To me, power in numbers is strongest, and seeing the faces - not signatures - makes this more powerful and gives more of a community feel. 

"It is an honor to be a part of the NOH 8 Campaign. This civil rights issue will be the defining legal movement of our generation. To deny someone the rights afforded to others based on their gender or sexual orientation defies logic and is completely un- American ." - Nick Symmonds ,  Professional track athlete and 2012 Olympian