Be The Change: Gay rights
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Hey guys,so this is my school situation. I'm sorry for all the tears, this was an emotional video, but i wanted everybody to know whats happening, things like this should not be allowed in our country,or anywhere, especially in our schools where we shape our children for their future . Children should not be oppressed for who they are. Help us be the change, be the change. Lets fix the world together.
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Sue them. Put them on blast. This needs to be public.
Unfortunately unless the school receives some funding from the federal govt this kind of expulsion wouldn't be covered under the federal law and most state laws only protect in discrimination by businesses or in housing. Many states especially in the South have no protections at all. Even in California two teens expelled from a Lutheran school for being lesbians lost their suit bc the school was 100 percent privately funded.
This issue needs to be publicized. Stuff like what is described in this video won't change unless a spotlight is shown upon the problem. Prejudice like this breeds in silence. It's only when exposed that it can be changed.
While you may have teachers there who are supportive, those teachers are going to have to work in a workplace that puts their desire to help students in the closet as well. The teachers who are supportive can't be as helpful as they may want to be unless you help them change the system.
Don't let the school hide on this.
Agreeed!
You can't sue a private school for that. They aren't government run and you sign contracts basically signing all your rights and your soul away.
I see how the fact that this is a private school could be an issue, however I think it is important to note how they went about handling it. If they simply stated this was against the beliefs of the institution, that may be the case. However by involving the decision into his life outside of school would be using his personal freedoms outside of the institution against him. You can't tell someone that they cannot post videos about their life choices outside of the classroom, thats an infringement of freedom of speech and expression. Just as your job can't fire you for talking bad about it outside of work as long as you aren't releasing confidential information.
Oh hell no....This is not OK. Stay strong man.
thank you for looking at this Chris i was so sickened by it i had to share this with you
thank you so much!
Glad this was brought up to your attention. This is repulsive and the fact that it is legal just goes to show there is still a lot of changes that our country must to go through for lgbtq+ equality. Stay strong and pride on.
William Gutierrez I am an education major and the reason why this is possible is due to the fact that he attended a private school, they do not follow any school system or policies like public schools do. They are ran by people who have certain views. I personally am not a fan of private or independent schools and certainly would not bother working at a school that would do such a thing. I would rather go and work in a public school or have my own school and have everyone learn about acceptance. I myself am also gay and I would rather just be open than to quit by "choice" if the private institute found out that I am gay.
TomoyaKun100 I know and your right it is better to leave by choice. Nonetheless discrimination based on views is still discrimination, it just baffles me. You sign up to be taught not to be a gay "figure".
Schools are supposed to teach you how to learn, not to teach you how to be someone you are not. This pisses me off
Yes, I think so too.
I spent my entire career teaching in a religious based (Catholic) school system. I eventually chose early retirement, because I could no longer support the hypocrisy of pretending to be a school based on Christian principles while at the same time denying the existence of the LGBTQ kids there, "suggesting" reparative therapy, or making them feel there was something "wrong" with them. Bigotry, even disguised as religion, is STILL bigotry. I completely understand the issue of students and staff at a private school not having the same legal protection as their "public" counterparts, but what the school has done is anything BUT moral or Christian. Hold your head high, Austin. You are an inspiration to so many kids as well as adults. The bigotry needs to be called out loud and clear. G-d bless you!
guarddog22 What kid in his/her right mind would lie by saying they were gay when they are not? It's a hard road when you are under age.
guarddog22 and sometimes "adults" use troll accounts on youtube and other social media to cast aspersions. you must be the principal or a faculty member at that school. i smell an old school bully y'all.
guarddog22 wow, I have met a real jerk. so guarddog22, what's it like being such a low life?
guarddog22
Troll and thread hijacker! Begone troll, you have no poewer here!
You sir, deserve a medal. If I could salute you right now, I would.
America. land of the free. yah, right! pretty sad.
Rogue Tafara oooh not nice to talk like that!
+Bill CAATMAN sorry man but that's the way it is, I really do sympathize with the victim but that touching and staff shit is really putting me off. Sorry can't help it!
***** well said. more power to you.
thx for the support.
***** you aren't serious... are you?
I'm so glad he has someone to hold him and comfort him during these times.
Okay, so I don't know you, Austin, and just discovered you because of publicity about this video. But what Mr. School Principal did is just ignorant and archaic. Fortunately such people are dwindling in numbers, and society is changing. Hang in there. I'm 60 now, so you can imagine how hard it was to grow up gay 40-50 years ago. Things ARE changing, and with young people like you things will continue to change. Keep speaking your truth and sharing your experience. For each of the dozens or hundreds who comment, there are dozens more who can't be public yet. Your voice gives them hope.
guarddog22 why wouldn't I? It's been all over the news.
I have no valid reason to disbelieve this kid's story, since it was basically corroborated by both the school and his own parents.
I'm curious. What was it like to grow up being gay back then?
Not nearly as open as it is now.
Michael Pesavento Im so sorry for what you've been through. The worst thing that's happened to me was some kids called me a fag. But I live in a pretty tolerant place (with the exception of my parent who I'll never come out to) so I don;t have to deal with hate. But anyway, this was very inspirational. Thanks.
This video opened my eyes to A LOT, I go to a public school where it really isnt a 'big deal' to be openly gay. It blows my mind things like this still happen today. Keep doing you. xx
Kats Channel You know this is why i don't go to school anymore, well that and im 37, but really this would tick me off, poor guy, i mean he should be treated equal, i love gay people, i mean i wouldn't get naked with them, well not for free, but anyways they will always have my support, they are wonderful people!
On a side note, does your channel have cats? and just so you know its spelled with a C and not a K, but maybe you did that for flair and such, which is pretty new age and on the edge kind of thinking!!!
i go to a christian school where someone got expelled for being openly gay. that was when i was 10 and back then i didn’t really care about the LGBTQ community but i couldn’t understand why he was expelled. turns out i’m a lesbian but i can’t come out to more than a couple of friends in case any teachers find out
Vault Boy also maybe their name is Kat
this is off topic but I want their relationship so bad. I've seen some comments that are bashing on how he's caressing him "so much". I think it's honestly goals
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they're a really great couple
Yeah he obviously likes it so its so nice that they connect like that
yeah! i mean he’s comforting him
I know what your going through and it sucks :/. I'm 17 and I had to drop out of my school because of being gay and bullying and principals and shit. I'd get into more detail but it's a long story. Just wanted to make this comment so you know you have one more supporter and someone who can understand. It hurts really bad, like whenever you think about it you feel your insides turn but I believe that things happen for a reason this will lead you to a bigger and better future without those stupid dicks trying to change who you are. much success and luck, hope you feel better soon :)
Its terrible thay you guys have to even go through this kind of victimisation, I understand your pain. Why Dont you approach your local LGBT activist office and ask them to intervene? It's not right that you should loose all your friends because of one persons bigoted beliefs
With your experience Joe, do you think he should name and shame the school & principal?
Fred Foot Idk, every situation and person is different. If I was him I would name the school but he obviously feels like it's not the right thing to do and if he doesn't want to then he shouldn't.
Joe, well said. I'm sorry that you went through this too, but thank you for posting. I think it's important for Austin to have contact with someone who has been through the same difficult issue.
Joe I wish you all the luck in the world. You sound like a very strong thoughtful person.
To you and all the other young gay people who watch this video we love you and the world needs you.
As corny as the slogan is, hang in there because it really does get better.
So sorry that this happened to you Austin but thanks for bringing attention to this issue and that it's still happening. Hopefully the spotlighting you're shining will create change and prevent this from happening in the future!
guarddog22 Shut up! Oh and I do mean that from the bottom of my heart.
Dude, who ARE you? You're like a fungus.
amberleigh storms
A fungus TROLL! (troll is the worst part of it, fungus . . . ehe! I can live with it . . . at a distance. Troll . . . let's starve him with lack of attention, otherwise he'll continue to think he is important and that is such an obvious lie.
guarddog22 If showing love and compassion to others makes me a dirtbag I will proudly take that name. Oh I am also a cat lover. You make me laugh. 😅😂 Have yourself a sparkly day. 🎇🎇🎇🎇
Gotallofthem1 The government doesn't have to (and shouldn't) force anyone to believe anything.
But a majority of Americans already believe that gay relationships are moral, so... that ship has sailed :)
The amount of love and support your boyfriend shows for you is amazing. I love that he was trying so hard to comfort you :) I hope everything has gotten better and you're happy at the new school :)
As a lesbian of the Christian faith, who also went to a Christian school, with all the words floating around my head, all I can say is: Thank You. So much.
During my enrollment at my Christian school [freshman and sophomore year], I was in heavy denial of my own sexuality and it caused a lot of harm to myself. I had heard that the year prior, there was a guy who was expelled for being openly gay; he never did anything wrong, obeyed all the rules otherwise, loved our God. Of course upon hearing this, intense fear began to rattle me; the notion that I would never belong anywhere I considered dear to me once I would start to be true to myself. While I wasn't removed from the school for being gay [it was health, grade, money-related issues], I knew that once I started accepting myself, I could never go back after I had planned doing so for senior year. Just the other day, I was at a christian winter camp with some people from my new church and all I could think about, upon hearing their homophobic slanders, was that they would never accept who I was. The word "outcast" echoed in the hollows of my mind that weekend, despite the previous comfort of the pastor's words of acceptance and love for all and the ceremonious murmurs of agreement from the very people who I ended up being afraid of.
It is good to be honest with yourself and honest with God.
***** No, many Christians don't think that at all.
***** Sorry, but, "god" did not create marriage. Christians just adopted a long-standing concept that was already in place and made it theirs. And marriage was more about property and merging of families than romance or love, that idea came later.
cole williams
Are you an atheist?
***** Irrelevant. But yes, however I am a former radical christian.
Nicolay is so loving and supportive
+cray mccray Yes! I wish I had someone who loved me like that. lol
Me too
Yeeeah
I wish I had a man to do the same thing. all I have is my girlfriends at school.but they help me
Yes, he is so in love and supportive. Lucky guys. I'm happy for them, but a little envious too, in a good way, of course.
I think that Nick is expressing his support in the most tender way, in a way that only Austin and Nick can understand between themselves and their relationship that they have. Nick's body language clearly says to me, that Nick and Austin are "One"!!!
That Nick is never going to leave Austin's side during times of tribulations and trials.
To Rachelle Whitley,
Re: "It's perfectly fine for a friend or partner to be there to support you, but you are sending seriously mixed signals, including enforcing the common misperception that homosexuals can't keep their hands off each other."
I'm sorry, but... I didn't see anyone playing "grabby ass", blowing kisses, throwing winks at each other, etc,... or boners protruding from their laps.
Maybe your stance is overstated,...
i am speechless... this is absolutely mind blowing.
guarddog22 I am sorry to disagree with you but common sense says it is all too possible this did happen. There are so many incidents every year of similar things happening to just discount this as not being real due to 'what common sense' tells you is no proof at all. Yes, we don't know both sides of the story but don't automatically assume it is false based on nothing.
Your a Man act like one, uggg...
I love how much affection his boyfriend is being to him when he's speaking. They make a hot couple and it's sweet two see a happy and healthy couple! Sorry to hear about your school. Soon enough, you'll be out of that school and it gets much better. With Obama as president and gay marriage legal, it's crazy how we still live in a world like this.
Agree 100%.
I'm a Christian and I believe that God wanted us to love everyone no matter how much money they have, what color their skin is, their belief, if there bisexual, straight, gay, lesbian, whatever. We are meant to love each other not hate. I feel sorry for them "teachers" they must be filled with hate to do that to somebody. That's ridiculous and some should definitely be done about this.
I agree. Watching this video has made me sad and so angry that people treated you this way. When I see someone put gay people down I get angry. It's nothing to put down. I'm not really a supporter, but I'm not going to be mean to those you are a support and who are gay. It's their choice. I loved this video and I will make sure it is heard about. I always have positive comments about gay people, which really should make me a supporter. So yeah. I guess what I am trying to say is I don't support it, I support the decision of those who decide to be gay. You guys are a really cute couple. With much love between you.
Ps this is coming from a country girl in a small holler. If I find this okay. Then it is okay.
Love you guys
*gives star stickers* only true christians deserve these dont share them with posers
Audreyanna Gamble Ok, see now this is what the world needs, people who see that the message is Love, thank you so much for posting this, you renewed a little of my faith in the world.
Isaac Walker mate, that's a legend
That's like saying oh hey, Harry Potter only wanted pure bloods not mixed bloods to keep the race pure, legend, fiction, no more or less believable than Ala or Gaia
I want you to know how deeply your heartfelt video affected me. I "lived" in the closet until my 33rd birthday, when I finally decided too much of my life had already passed me by, and that I had to act to save my own life. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do, and I wasn't sure I had enough strength to really do it.
I shed so many tears fearing what it was I was going to face in my new world. Everything in me screamed DANGER! and I wanted so badly to just run away from life, just as I had always done. But I knew full well that to continue to stay hidden meant that my closet would no doubt become my tomb. At that point in my journey, truly there was nothing of life in my "life", and it was only when I had nothing but the beating of my badly-broken heart and the breath in my lungs left to lose that I knew I really had no choice but to chose *life*.
Your story and mine differ on many points no doubt, but it seems we both found ourselves faced with the same decision: deny our own humanity where we were, with consequences we knew too well, or live our truth in dignity and in the belief that God would catch us in our respective leaps of faith.
Neither of us took the "easy" way and the world doesn't always greet us with open arms, but truth is, we cannot live for the world's approval, and we cannot expect anyone else to love us if we cannot love ourselves enough to know that we deserve the full, joy-filled life God wants for us.
It will never be easy being different in a world much too used to fearing and outright hating differences, but I promise you, the only thing more difficult is trying to be someone or something you're not.
I pray no more tears for you, except those created in joy, and I pray a constant peace upon you, knowing that being faithful to your beautiful heart is exactly what your Maker wants for you!
Stay strong, little brother. What you do here makes a difference! Of that, I have no doubt!
Its beyond me that this can happen in this day and age....we just have to keep fighting for equality and freedom to be respect for who we are !
Even ben Yosef ben Avraham I wish I could be amazed at what cruelty can be justified by Religion, but, alas, I am not.
Clarence C. Well I will never understand the logic. There is almost a resignation from people who have shared on this video...THAT I will also never understand.....but that's just me.
Even ben Yosef ben Avraham ... We may have to live in this world with an Organized Religion that demands denial of one of the most basic aspects of being human (how we love) in order to be acceptable, but we must *never* resign ourselves to being its victims, or being cowed into silent acquiescence to its dark ends, imho!
bless you. and sue their asses.
your sexuality doesn't affect your learning; why should your school get any say in it
i agree with u
Sadly, they were able to discriminate because it's a private school and Christian at that, they can pretty much get away with anything in the US.
Agreed !!
Jesus Herbert Christ Aren't there any discrimination laws in the US? If so they should work on everything
Y'all are relationship goals.
what they did should be illegal! stay strong x I'm sharing this everywhere we need to make this sort of thing illegal
just shared this on all my social media
nobody actually cares.
Ryuko Matoi you care, if you not care, you wouldn't came to watch this video.
My mother won't let me have sleepovers anymore because I'm openly bisexual. It hurts me that she'd do that.
Okay
Welp... I'm bisexual and I haven't told anyone and I don't think I will
What the hell! I'm sorry :(
***** My girlfriend is going through the same type of thing. It pisses me off when people just assume bisexuals/pansexuals will just sleep with anyone. It's stupid to not let a child have sleepovers if they're straight and the opposite gender is there as well. I never understood that. Just because another person spends the night doesn't mean you're gonna bang them. I'm sorry you have to go through that.
Sara Rodriguez trust me, its hard coming out but once your out you may feel nervous but you feel way better. Coming out for me was hard but now im comfortable with it
I am so sorry hun! SO proud you stood up for yourself, stay strong. You are a beautiful individual
You know what I love about this video? It's the fact that your boyfriend is consistently touching and kissing you till the very end. He loves you so much and that's all that matters. AND YES, YOUR PRINCIPAL SUCKS!
guarddog22 jeez louise you were really turned on by that lap dance. methinks thou doth protest just a wee bit too much.
guarddog22
endlessly trolling and spewing hatred . . . you must REALLY hate yourself. Hmmm?
Ikr ;D
Additionally, hats off to Nicolay for being so supportive and loving! THAT'S real love!
I'm so sorry that happened!!! I'm also openly gay. At my school, it's not like that. (I'd sue the guy ) But, I did get sexualy assaulted by a classmate (male) who tried to "turn me straight". I told my one of my teachers who I trust, but when she told me she reported exactly what I said to the principal, including that I was gay, he didn't seem to really care. She told me it's probably because I'm gay. I think this is bull crap. I can't technically get them in trouble because the perv did get a talking to, but it wasn't enough for what he did. I really love and appreciate my teacher for her always being behind my back. I hope things change. Let's all make a difference!!!
That's complete bullshit! That boy's ass should have been whipped to oblivion for that, not just a "talking too"!!!!
+Elena Kufta I KNOW!!!!!!!
That's ridiculous. I literally can't say anything else without freaking out or breaking me keyboard.
Hey, it’s not your fault, he was the one who assaulted you, and he should have been expelled and prosecuted, that’s rape! It’s illegal! You are not to blame!
I LOVE UUUU. My boyfriend and I literally are obsessed with your dynamic..
I saw this video earlier today, and made sure I came back to it after work so I could post my thoughts. I've gone back and watched a handful of your videos on your youtube page, and I think what you've been doing is courageous, adorable, and amazing! I was going through the coming out phase of my life in high school as well, but it was JUST as the internet was becoming a household commodity. I would search nightly online (pre google) for answers, or chatrooms, or just anyone or anything to give me insight as to what I was going through. I would have died to come across your videos when I was 16...especially with that incredible message of "you're never alone...you have us!" I watched as countless kids in my small town in MN either transferred schools, endured the bullying, or sadly took their own lives. You have thus far taken the bull by the horns, and decided it was on you, to not only share your story, but encourage others to be who they are....gay, straight, or otherwise. At your age, that's a big task to undertake, and I applaud you! I am outraged at what you've been going through with your school, and whether you choose to make it public, or whether it ends up coming out in the wash, I hope these school authorities are held accountable for their actions. My generation of gays started the "it gets better" movement. It was intended to kick start the notion that life, out of high school, especially for the GLBTQ community does get better as you move out into the real world. Not to diminish anything you're going through, and to say that high school isn't real....because what you're going through is very real, and at the moment it sucks! But I know there will come a day, where you will look back on this video with pangs of sadness at what happened, and the struggles it put you through, but also pride that you took a stand, and an awareness of how many other young people, or maybe even people not so young, you've had a dramatic and incredibly positive effect on! You have so many people on your side! Wishing you the best...keep on being you!
Bravo Bradley Beahen, Your comment is the best one I've seen here. Thank you!
This was definitely heartbreaking to watch! I had the same exact thing happen to me except that I wasn't even fully out of the closet yet! It's been months since I left the school I went to but that school was like my second home so the pain is still there. Thank you for sharing your story because I know that I'm not alone.
Okay this is NOT OKAY how could this ever happen? I am so mad at this. I wish I could be there and hug you and hold you to say that you're perfect just how you are and that you don't have to change for anybody.
PS you two are the cutest
Thank you you’re my Christmas Blessing guys❤❤❤
There are laws now where if a religious based school gets federal funding, they aren't allowed to discriminate like that. You could file a lawsuit against them.
+JoeySimon7 But maybe it's not federal funded. My school is like his too, sadly. A girl in my class got expelled for saying that she was a lesbian. I wish I knew how to stand up for her at that time but I was under the impression that being gay, bisexual and anything like that was wrong because that was all I ever knew. Then I started watching youtube. I realized that being yourself and being gay isn't a sin (my school is also private). All I have to do is be who I am and if people don't like it, it's there fault. Not mine :)
You are a brave person not allowing the "Man" to dictate what you can and cannot feel. We just recently started an LGBT club at our military, public high school and my eyes were opened to discrimination against things like this...especially in the military community. The problem is that our youth need this connection in their lives, whether it's your RUclips channel or our club. I applaud you and will share this with the group and with my FB and Google+ friends. Thank you and continue to fight. Your amazing!!
you are beautiful and amazing and you don't need people who hurt you and descriminate you. my friend and I cried watching this and we love you guys. Stay strong and be happy because you truly deserve it. you are not alone,we got you💕
I am sorry to hear that people are experiencing this, respect and support from Zagreb, Croatia
To those who are complaining about them snogging: it might be distracting, I give you that, but it's not inappropriate in any way. They are 17, it's the most natural thing, especially as their usual subscribers/watchers are roughly around the same age and perfectly content with them doing so on camera.
What kind of school is this? This is absolutely repulsive and disgusts me in so many ways. YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE AND FOR AN "ADULT" who is supposed to protect you, to be the bully is TERRIBLE AND UNACCEPTABLE. YOU ARE SO BRAVE, you have so many people supporting you, thank you for bringing awareness to the situation because it requires so much courage to do that. Xoxo.
YOU GO EM! 100% agree on both posts
emma crossman Love you Em!
I'm physically hugging the screen right now... I'm so sorry you had to go through this! I (as gay Christian) agree with what you said at the end: I don't think God would have wanted that. Sure, they can have opinions on stuff being right or wrong in their eyes, we can't stop that. But I think I remember the bible mentioning somewhere hidden something about loving each other? Not sure though ;)
Austin seems like a really good kid and I really feel badly for him that he has had to go through this totally unreasonable treatment. The only good thing that this video shows is that he is loved and has a wonderful boyfriend who want nothing more than to take care of him.
@guarddog22 why don't u believe this he is balling he's not happy. If u don't believe it fine but you don't have to keep on posting its not true how would u feel if this was you and nobody believed you. It's hard for him to make this video but u just keep saying shit if u don't believe him that's fine but stop commenting shit he doesn't need hate ok. He's so tuff for going through this. Ok ily Austin ❤️
Wow.... I am so disgusted. It always shocks me when I hear about these kinds of things still happening, I mean it's 2015, you would think people would learn to respect that everyone is different and that doesn't make who they are or who they choose to love is wrong. I'm so sorry you had to go through that, no one deserves to be treated that way, but it shows what kind of person you are that you didn't let them push you around and you stood up for yourself despite how hard it was. I seriously think you could be a huge role model for everyone.
Omg I wanna hug you so tight right now. That is so fucked up. I'm gay and that hits me to the heart when I see these things happening. I'm not completely out yet. But still that is not okay. Hope you are ok. We are with you.l where ever life takes you. We love you.
I know what school it was and its simply inexcusable that they did that especially since other private schools have accepted many lgbt kids I'm sorry Austin if you ever need to talk I'll always be here sorta
A certain Lutheran school tbh but that's as much as I'll tell cause I don't want Austin to get in more trouble
guarddog22 I know what school it is as well. He didn't want to reveal it though so it will stay that way
If it's his choice to keep the school's name private then let's keep it that way
guarddog22 is your morbid curiosity and lack of humanity a recent condition, or are you generally a jerk. People here aretrying to show respect for this young mans wishes he on his vlog. Theleast you could do is drop you question. More appropriately, you could appologize to him and his followers for being so narsacistcally rude.
Lutheran High North in Houston is already confirmed.
Okay, for everyone saying it's _distracting_ that his boyfriend is touching him throughout the video, *do you guys have any ability to put yourself in Austin's shoes?* Think about it. He is deeply affected by this situation in a negative way and his boyfriend knows it. If you were hurting so severely over something that you curled into a ball and receded into yourself, you would most likely want someone to physically reassure you everything was okay while you were recounting devastating events.
yoyohayli oh get off it. Yes to each their own and it's really not all that bad. but it does make you think if he can stop molesting him for 5 seconds lol.
But while some people are going crazy with it all you people trying to act like they are psychotic for thinking that and that it was absolutely nothing at all are no better
Austin, my dear, I'm sorry for psychological nightmare that you are going through. You are a strong guy, smart, good heart and has Nicolay, your family and friends next to you, and all your followers from all over the world.
God bless you guys! Thanks to remain the channel.
Austin, I'm so sorry for everything that happened, I just felt like crying and wronged while watching the video. But in the other hand I feel proud, cause you did not allow them to repress who you are. What this principal did was awful and it's definitely wrong,and this is something that worths fighting for, It's beatiful what you're doing and how you're being a voice for you generation, don't forget that. We love and will support you in every single decision. Perhaps you can think a bit about process or something. Anyway, we're here for you!
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From one fellow Christian to another, Austin, your courage and bravery are incredibly inspiring. Thank you for talking about such things that would otherwise be kept hidden (including your faith), you're too amazing. You and Nicolay are so freaking sweet and kind, truly a strong encouragement for countless of people.
This video makes me cry everytime I watch it! I love you Austin💕
+Joe Crimson Please don't be homophobic it is not very nice
I have to say you're either being courageous or dramatic for putting your life out there, but there's one thing that is distracting from your message in this video. I want to listen to what you are saying, and not get distracted by the intense PDA going on with your bf in the video with you. I don't care that you're both male. I wouldn't care if there were two women making a similar video, or a couple of two different races, or a short-haired vs long-haired or any combination of any 2 human beings. I would have the same feeling about a woman, trying to post an anti-rape/pay inequality/sexual harassment/take-your-pick message, if her boyfriend was sitting there rubbing her everywhere and kissing on her. There's a time and a place for stroking thighs, chests, etc., and nuzzling & kissing and so forth. I don't find it disgusting at all; I find it inappropriate for this setting and situation. While you're attempting to publicly convey a serious message about a serious problem in our culture is NOT an appropriate time for those behaviors. It's perfectly fine for a friend or partner to be there to support you, but you are sending seriously mixed signals, including enforcing the common misperception that homosexuals can't keep their hands off each other.
The guy was very upset and distraught, and I can totally understand why his boyfriend was caressing him. In these circumstances it's in no way sexual, it's just calming and relaxing. I'm the same way. I don't see any reason to pay attention to it if it doesn't make you uncomfortable. I know I didn't even notice it until I read the comments.
I believe all the PDA was for comforting, because it's such a distressing topic for him to discuss. I don't believe it was ment to be sexual in this case.
Rachelle Whitley Whether or not you find their actions inappropriate is irrelevant, in fact, most people seem to have gotten the message VERY CLEARLY without scolding them for something completely stupid.
People NEVER say this stuff when it's a male and a female. The problem is that people still cannot handle seeing two males or two females together in a romantic way. Somehow it hurts your pathetic eyes. We must start to make it a normal thing, so that comments like this will not be posted anymore. Some people accept them yet still complain about seeing two males hugging or something like that. IT IS NORMAL, PLEASE LEARN THAT.
BeatGoat GARBAGE...If my gf touchd me all over for 5 min like this there'd be a mess in my pants .It was soooo inappropriate time to be doing all this crap
You're videos means so much to me & it's disgusting how you got treated but your a strong individual & I'm super proud of you
As a future teacher, I have to say I'm disgusted that your principal would say that to you. Your sexuality is your right and you shouldn't be forced to hide it. By the way you talk, I can this is something you've accepted and in a way are proud of as you should be. Thankfully it also looks like you're surrounded by people who not only care about you great, but love and support you dearly as well.
Austin what a brave thing to do! and you will help so many people. But oh my god your old school and headmaster is disgusting! this is in America? how this can even be allowed is vile! this crushed me watching you cry, because you should never of been put in this situation! how dare someone turn round to any one and say you can't be who you are! heart goes out to you.
Darling you made the right choice in leaving that school. You shouldn't be forced to be our act like something you're not. I love that you have your boyfriend/friend there to hold you, I wish I could have given you some comfort as well. This is disgusting and outrageous that someone would think being gay affects the school atmosphere. Stay strong, I know you can pull through the haters
i couldnt get myself to come out until recently (im 20 years old) because this is what i was afraid of. but thankfully my school was ok with gay ppl. i was afraid of the bullies. but virtually everyone i knew accepted me and i am very thankful for that. so for u to have to leave ur school because of who u r, i feel so bad for u. people say "it gets better" but it cant get better without standing up to the bullies. im glad u had the courage to talk about this and u have earned urself another subscriber.
Austin, you are such an inspiration and I'm straight! I've known my whole life I am but just watching your videos makes me feel like I could be anything I want to be. This is so outrageous but I guess it's just a Christian/catholic school thing. At my catholic school, something similar kind of happened and everyone was so mad about it. Something has to change because the world can't be like this. Never let anyone tell you it's not ok to be you, because if you weren't you, so many wouldn't be themselves, like me. I love you and nicolay so don't stop spreading your message
I cannot believe I'm hearing this in the 21st Century. That school does not deserve your talent and positive contribution within its walls. Hard though it may be, you are definitely better off out of it and in somewhere with less prejudice!
Also, I'm here because I saw NO H8 post this on Facebook, so props to them for helping to spread the word :)
20 years in the future and this will be historical documents of how discrimination was prevalent. But by then most of the homophobes will be either too old or too hypocritical as to be openly pointed at as participants of these injustices. But WE will remember. Patience and courage. Truth will win but as long as we brave up and keep going.
magnvss I say too old or dead.
magnvss But if everyones muslim gay dudes will get thrown off roofs.The whole world isn't the USA ya know. There's still a lot of backwards, hateful BS out there, scary as fcuk in the M East and these retards are pouring into the west, USA, Europe, Canada etc ...all the dumbass lefty liberals are like, oh islams religion of peace, theyre awesome, kind ppl , let's welcome them in their millions....the millions of gay hating, women rights hating, anyone but muslim hating , peaceful muslims. Those liberal PC bullshitters will be the 1st to suffer, lmao, when Sharia laws n Islamic rules take away their rights n the gay ones will be like WTF? I thought Islams peaceful, and it is, so long as you obey Allah n his laws....nah. God help us all in the future because discrimination will be very prevalent and it is scary as fcuk.
+jordansmithsook no
This is fucked up. You be you, and don't let anyone change who you are.
Im so sorry that you have to deal with people's bullshit. One thing that might help to keep in mind is that in order for change to happen, some individuals have to go through shitty situations for the general public to care about our cause and demand change. While it blows that you have to go through this, if your story causes even a teeny bit of change in a religious school, the next gay kid may be spared this experience because you went through it first. That doesnt change how shitty all of this is, but it may be a bit of a silver lining.
I never see such a cute couple like this before 😍😭❤️
By watching this I feel happy and sad at the same time. What makes me feel happy is his boyfriend is so gentle and romantic guy.
Is this not against the law?! this is insane!!! I have a similar thing where my school is very homophobic and they threatened to suspend me for a week for using a quote with the word "Lesbian" in it! were in highschool i mean this just puts me to my boiling point! its not okay! im going to do everything I can to make this viral . this needs to be seen!
Also before i get backlash my school is PUBLIC!
Gabii A public school would never be allowed to get away with expelling someone for being gay.
Cameron Williams whats that supposed to mean.
Cameron Williams I'd hope not but they can get away with suspending me.
It's not illegal, sadly.... Private schools suck........
That principal needs to be fired for discrimination! (This has probably already been said, but I'm saying it!)
This video shows something that is utterly disgusting. The situation ypu were put in is so horrible and the fact that your principal who is supposed to be a smart and caring person says something so selfish and close minded disgusts me. Please just stay strong, fuck the haters and the bullies and just stay true to yourself. This video is amazing but sad and I'm so sorry for what you've had to go through.
The boyfriend comforting him is so sweet. You've got you a good one! Hold onto him. You guys are a cute couple. Just remember - teenage school years are a drop in the pan. Look forward to what you have ahead of you. Find a school that is accepting and not a private Christian school that practices hate values.
go and ask counsel to a lawyer,I think of America 's Law may protect and free you from this dictator who is in Principal-duty!
Thank you,but he is no dictator,he just hasn't learned acceptance yet,and that's our main goal ,to change this way of thinking-nicolay
To earn the fewest you need ,or what is to you enough or the best, ask the most!
+françois Nardou actually I go to a catholic school and we learned that there is a separation between state and church. But I do think it's disgraceful how us Christians are taught to love everyone and to not judge yet stuff like this happens because of pure hatred and ignorance.
+Girl vs Challenge --- there are states that have anti discrimination laws that include sexual orientation and although a catholic school may forbid open discussion of the subject while at school they may NOT refuse a student based on orientation, nor can they demand he surrender his first amendment right to free speech when the student is not in school. In fact, it would be illegal in my state for the school to even ask him if he was gay.
+Girl vs Challenge sometimes I think if the catholic church had its way we would have another round of the inquisition and start putting people to the question while some freak pulls his finger nails off. You have a strange dichotomy in the catholic church in that you have the liberal and loving messages from the pope, but then you have the localized pedophiles and overly violent "disciplinary actions" of certain priests and nones. You say you are about separation of C & S and yet the church is not. In fact the church IS a political theocracy, with the church in complete control of the Vatican country. And you have large numbers of Catholics even in the US who jump at the order of the pope.
This made me cry and u are so sweet it is the schools loss and Nicolay was so great with u in this video
It is
OMG!!!! you are a frikin celebrity bro!!! love you Austin
I'm sorry for your pain but it is all part of growing. I didn't know you were doing this youtube vlog, although I'm not surprised. You are amazing. Nicolay take care of this awesome guy, he deserves only the very best.
You are a strong young man. I am proud of you for standing up for who you are. Unfortunately in spite of all the great things happening for gay people, there are still lots of discrimination and bullying in our societyl It is your generation that will continue to fight and win more battles for gay rights! Hang in there! It truly does get better.
I'm so sorry that you have been subjected to this injustice. You are far to gentle a soul to receive treatment like this. You are so strong. Thank you so much.
idk about law, but this can't be legal, can it????
Are u sure teachers and students can't do anything to stop this.. :(
Its not a school's decision its just an extremely wrong person's decision.
Stay strong x
He was at a private school, so they can basically have any rule they want regardless of how messed up it is and its legal.
ik.. but there must be some law against discrimination thing right... D:
Soon there will be no place for such ignorant pricks in this world
Catherine Winchester This depends on the state he is in. There are very few states that offer protection against discrimination against LGBT persons and even if he was in a state that offered protection the private schools wouldn't count. Right now there are many states where LGBT people can be kicked out of their homes, workplaces, denied services and even denied medical care based on sexual orientation or gender identity. And there are some people who are doing their damndest to keep it that way. That is why it is important for these kids and people like them to speak out about their discrimination to make others aware that they are being discriminated against because there are so many out there unaware of this. Contrary to the belief of some in here (not you Catherine) it doesn't make you weak to cry or express pain over such discrimination. It doesn't make you weak to want help either. It doesn't make you weak to stand up and say that this isn't fair because it isn't fair to be judged by the world as being any less deserving of equality than any other person. Treating LGBT persons as if they should not belong here or have this or live in this place or go to that school is to say to them that they are less than a human being and it is to say that they don't deserve the same things as the rest of the human race. LGBT people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and like human beings.
He attended a private religious school. Now as much as I disagree with bigotry, a privately funded religious organization by the constitution is allowed to be discriminatory. They have first amendment rights. However the first amendment does not protect them from freedom of speech. Therefore they are not immune to public ridicule for their bigoted views and actions. The worst place for a bigoted private school is in the full view of the public eye.
oh my god how sweet is his boyfriend. just the way he watches him
I am so impressed by real strength. Your example of bravery here in choosing authenticity is mindblowing. You are a shining beacon of love even through your own pain. Thank you!
It's 2015 and you think most would be accepting,but it's sad that there are people who are still homophobic and judge others because of the sexual preference. Adults who judge the youth of the world for who they are are the worst. Stay strong.
I was picked on for being gay before I came out to anyone. They didn't even really get to know me as person, but instead judged me even when they didn't even know I was gay.
Maybe I am a little bit evil, but what I would do is to just address which school is this to some pro-LGBT organizations or this video even. The school needs to learn a lesson. This is a hate discriminating crime you are dealing with, Austin. If no one reports the principal's homophobic ways then more young kids in the future would be the victims. But at the same time you are dealing with this professionally, so kudos to you. However, everyone needs to know about this school's homophobia. Stay strong. It's not worth it to stay in such places, anyway, so your decision of leaving can never be wiser.
the tears are real, omf
STAY FUCKING STRONG, I WILL HELP YOU ON THE WAY AND THE THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE THAT CARE FOR YOU AS WELL...
AND FUCK THOSE 200 HEARTLESS PEOPLE WHO DISLIKED THIS.
I think u are ur bf and freaking adorable together. And I think its on the school. nothing is on u. u both are perfect the way u are. u did the right thing by leaving. ignore the hatters there just jealous of u. keep ur head up. u got this. :3.
+Joe Crimson Being able to work your multiplication tables doesn't count as a "math education" in the adult world. Why don't you come back after you finish high school....
+Joe Crimson So if you're so educated why do you troll a video making homophobic comments? Sounds like something an angry teen would do. Have you graduated high school yet?
@Christina Vice! Amen, well said
You should definitely make this shit public, that school needs the world to see what it's done! It won't be excused. Your boyfriend petting and stroking you from head to toe the entire time was really distracting though and took away from the message, but we still hear you loud and clear. You should definitely say the school name and location and we will take care of it and show them what kind of school that really is! For that one sorry ass school who is homophobic, there's 1000 schools that will welcome you with open arms!! And your community will always be here to support you.
I'm going through and reading all these hate comments. And trying to figure out what is wrong with society . I am so sorry that you went through this. You'd think by now people would be more understanding. I shared you video onto all social media. I hope that it will go viral and make a difference. I must say I am so proud of you for leaving. And staying true to yourself. You have a long life ahead of you and I wish you well
This video turned me into a blubbering mess.
You are so very loved by the LGBT community and the ever growing community of straight allies. Please stay strong and brave.
I absolutely adore you and I'm so glad this video is getting the attention it rightly deserves.
Hey guys I just wanted to let you know that your story has been picked up by a large and reputable news source The Huffington Post. Your story will be heard and maybe help others who may have been ostracized for being LGBT. As you said "Be the change", you guys are on your way to doing that. For that I say congratulations and best of luck moving forward.
I come from a long line of teachers and I was a teaching assistant. My father is a vicar too and believe me when I say they would both resign if this happened at the school. You are wonderful and amazing and this is such a brave and important thing you could do! You are a hero and if you were my son I would be so much prouder than you than I ever would if you were a straight A student. Love and support from England!
I DON'T LIKE IT WHEN PEOPLE DISCRIMINATE OTHER PEOPLE FOR BEING WHO THEY ARE! LET THEM BE WHO THEY WANT TO BE IN LIFE! YOU CAN'T CONTROL THEM. YOU CAN'T FORCE THEM TO BE SOMETHING THAT THEY'RE NOT
+josue Fuentes Amen
Dhwani Shah so true
That principal was wrong. The principal had no right to do that. I saw things on all my social media accounts about this video. The things about this video were all supporting u and saying that the principal was wrong. I think that the principal should be fired. I hate how people treat gay and lesbians and bi people different. My cousin is gay and he gets bullied. The teachers and principal do nothing. But there is one teacher that does stand up for him. She is truly a good person. I wish people would treat people the same as everyone else. We r all humans and have feelings. God bless you😊Keep doing what u r doing and never give up ur dream😃
I had to pause this video multiple times because I myself was crying along with you, it is terrible what happened and it isn't right in any way, shape, or form. This world needs to change and accept everyone no matter what.
Austin is a little cutie, and the boy he's sitting on is a cutie too, and I'm glad he left. That school is awful and shouldn't be there anymore. Austin, if anything, you aren't a bad influence or a bad image, you're the exact opposite! You're cute and a beacon of hope for those who are lost!!
If I had a bf like Austin NOTHING would ruffle my feathers. He is 1 sexxxxy dude.
Those ten hormones must be bang'n 24/7. Lucky Austin!
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I'm just wondering, are you gay, I'm not against gay, it's just the name, cause I know a guy named Stu, just wondering, so don't get angry with me, just want to know whether you're gay or not.
ThatOneCamper wtf?
ThatOneCamper
I know plenty of people called Stu in England, and he is clearly gay he has a boy's name and he said he had a bf like Austin. Use your head man! lol Put 2 and 2 together... And I very much doubt this is the Stu you know.
ThatOneCamper wtf no he just wants some dude to ruffle his feathers but he's not gay or anything no it's not like that
You're sending out such an amazing massage across
I am probably your oldest viewer, I'm 66, but I think this is the most disgusting thing I have ever heard. You are an extremely nice young man trying to be what you are,why don't they let you live your life. Who are you hurting, your gay so what!!! This is 2015 not the dark ages.
I love you and your boyfriend because both of you are so brave to expose the truth about being gay! THX!
You are so brave. It was like that for me my whole year last year. I can't even believe that this happens, I know it does but people should feel welcome in your school. I am a strong believer in equality, so I am standing strong with you.
I am a christian (please no negativity. I am not a jesus pusher) and even I can not think of a reason why this could be acceptable. I can't say that I believe everything in the bible but even if I did this is still unacceptable. It specifically says in Luke 6:37 that you are not supposed to judge others. Also in Matthew 7:12 it says to treat others how you would like to be treated. Even as a christian I will never agree with people who are against others because of their personality. Telling him to go back into the closet or to not be gay is like telling a person to change the color of their skin. People fight for equality between races but what about equality between people who are gay and straight?
i want to give you a big hug right now ❤❤😢 love you so so so much 💞
Omg! Can I please just give you a huge hug? You are so brave to put this out there. Anybody who doesn't support and love you for who you are isn't worth your time. Trust me, there will always be people that don't support you, but there's an even BIGGER group of people who love and support you no matter what! ❤️❤️ stay strong!!
Make this go viral
So these two guys are acting like this and they expect allies to support their cause? Sorry. Won't happen. If the school principal tells you to cut it out and to act a certain way in class do it. You have your whole life before you. This video wasn't emotional it was annoying. We need to support equal rights, but the fight needs to be made without acting like this.
Proud Allie who supports the cause because what happened to him was a down right disgusting and bigoted thing to do. Him being who he is shouldnt be the school's business. As he said,he never mentioned the school name,he never wore their uniform and he never did or said anything that would reflect the school in any way.If this school was so religious as it said it was,they would've known that Jesus loves ALL of his children,no matter what. If he was walking the earth today i honestly dont think Jesus would have gave a half of a damn if anyone was gay or not. He's happy and proud of who he is and to tell him to go back into the closet is is oppression. You CANNOT force someone to be who they not. He has every right to express how he feels and how this situation is effecting him and how even though out country is changing,its not fast enough,and its definitely not an equal change. If more videos like this are not made,then the message will not go out and nothing will be done and more people like Austin will be forced to be oppressed and put back into the closet to make people "look better." He acting the way ANYONE in his situation would act. Stop your mess.
musiclover91ful In this country we have a first amendment. The school follows true Christianity. The evangelical style of biblical literalism. They believe gays are immoral and will go to hell. Sadly, their beliefs are correct according to Leviticus etc.
He goes to a private school where they choose how you can act etc. Abide by the rules or face expulsion. This isn't a public school system. He has no right to sue nor to claim he's being discriminated against. He chose to go to a private school with the understanding of his rights and what was expected of him within the school's parameters.
He chose to act in a way that was not in conformity to his school thus he was expelled. It's not about being discriminated against because he knew before entering the school what the bible says and how he would be treated by the administrators. He chose it anyways. It sucks. He needs to move on!
So how you you feel if you're told to stop going around preaching the word simply because no one likes it? Because your disrespecting people with different religions? You'd be quick to claim how your rights are being infringed upon. Tis is the same thing for him. He has a right to be who he is. He knew he was gay and he chose to continue to go to that school because he thought the school would protect him. Which they failed at. As he said in the video.he was openly gay,meaning EVERYONE KNEW HE WAS GAY. So why all of a sudden was it an issue? If he wasnt in anyway harming the school and their reputation then the school shouldnt have stepped in and told him to either hide who he is or leave. If you have the first amendment,then so does he. If he still loves jesus and his faith,then let him be. Stop being a bully.
musiclover91ful
I'm a believer of the First Amendment and I know exactly what I can and cannot do. I'm also Hispanic so I know the price of discrimination. I know where and what I can do due to society's views.
In the video he said he went to a private school. He also claimed it to be a christian school. He chose to act in a certain way against the rules of the private school. I'm not being a bully because I'm reminding him and everyone he has no leg to stand on.
Remember we have laws and we have norms. He chose to defy the norms of his school. He chose to claim he was being discriminated. Legally speaking he wasn't. Why? Because the First Amendment protect the right to discriminate. When he says he was discriminated its inferring that he was a victim. In this one case he wasn't. For he chose it willingly by going to a school where they followed true Christianity.
STOP ABUSING AND MISUSING THE FIRST AMENDMENT FOR YOUR HATE. STOP USING THE BIBLE FOR YOUR HATE. He can be a christian and gay. There's nothing wrong with that Jesus wont love him any less. HE IS A VICTIM. A VICTIM OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
I absolutely love your courage. When I first came out I had to put it on notes and give my mother my phone.
I will never be as courageous as this. I hope you get everything you are looking for, and as for society, I am 100% with you dude. Change only starts with us, and I understand that knowing our mistakes is key to learning from them, but that does not mean we can't progress for a better future. Very powerful words, Austin. Stay alive, this generation needs you.
I commend your strength for making the decision you made. And that you have taken the high road in not naming the school or principal. BUT, its much like a rape victim not naming their attacker. It will go public, I'm sure. One of your friends, or possibly a teacher, or a news channel will share your story and will identify the school (probably to get their side of the story as well). And it should be made public. Other parents may wish to take their kids out of that environment...while I'm sure other will applaud the principal's "moral standing". That may be part of their "policies" or "moral code", but maybe its outdated and time to change that.
(A side note: I'm sure the boyfriend is loving and supportive and trying to be comforting... but he comes across as more interested in making a different type of video with all of his rubbing, caressing, and pulling you in for ill-timed kisses)
Austin is a young lad of 17/18 years, relating his experience of being humiliated by his school principle for being gay and publishing his account of it. His age is of no importance to any of us, despite the rantings of "rumblesofrevolution" re paedophillia, or those of the christian faith, who feel that christianity and gayness cannot be accepted, that is pure bigotry ! Our sexuality is not a path we choose, it's a path we accept, if we are honest with ourselves. Sexual feelings come on us all at some time in our lives, generally from puberty, and normally we accept them and go forward. Unfortunately, many children who find themselves attracted to a person of the same sex become confused and frightened, because it is not the "NORM" - so their feelings are kept to themselves and they start leading a lie, whilst there are those who are strong and "come out" at an early age and embrace their sexuality and all it brings. This is what Austin has done, and he has been penalized for it. He is a teenager, his emotions are high. Thankfully, he has someone by his side supporting him, also a teen, who is stroking, kissing and fondling Austin as he narrates his story. WHY do some people think this action is wrong ? He just being a supportive teenage boyfriend, for God's sake. The BIGOTS of this world should be ashamed, his tutors should have been more vocal; his parents more supportive, and the principal brought to account.
I am a UK resident, and believe me, this would not have been tolerated ! the local council, board of governors, and the member of parliament would have been involved. Uproar would have ensued, and the school/college etc brought to account.
This young man deserves all the support available, not just for him, but for all those other children/teens who are going through their sexual identity problems.
I'm crying. What your school did is so disgusting and I am so sorry. I am so sorry. I didn't know you before this video, but I am so glad that I watched it. Threatening to expel you because of something you cannot control is atrocious and outrageous and repulsive. I'm sharing this everywhere I can, because people need to see this. People need to see how affected you are by this, and they need to understand how much it fucking hurts when we are not accepted just because we don't fit into the cookie-cutter stereotype. We have to stand out and make them realize that PEOPLE END THEIR LIVES OVER THIS BULLSHIT. People make themselves die because other people have made them want it. They need to realize how fucking sick that is. As I said, I didn't even know you, and I still don't, really, but I am so proud of you. Making this video is brave, and it's all over the internet, and while your old school disgusts me, I hope your new one loves you for who you are instead of making you box yourself up. Keep going, and we'll keep going with you.
You two look sooo cute together!
Your situation is sad and tragic, but I'm glad you decided to remain true to yourself. That takes an enormous amount of courage. Never give in, a day of change is coming, just look at all of the people here who support the both of you! Keep fighting and stay strong!!!
you should move to canada or europe, i can't believe this happend to you. it just seems to bad to possibly be true. everyone at my school who's gay is openly gay and PDA is not even considerd wierd.
+Liberal Jeroen It depends on what part of the US you're in. If you look at this you'd think America is more homophobic than it really is.... Yes, homophobes exist in American, but really this kind of situation is not common. The majority of Americans accept gay people and it's getting better every day.
+Joe Crimson Saudi Arabia - get an education Joe.
No I don't understand where you're coming from. How sad of a life do you live that you troll a gay rights video making homophobic comments. Joe that's the epitome of a loser, how can you not see that?