Colin Farrell and Gay Brother Want to End Homophobia In Ireland

[William769]

Actor Colin Farrell wants to end antigay bullying in Ireland, saying he witnessed attacks on his gay brother, Eamon, when they were younger.

Both Farrell brothers have joined forces with Stand Up! Don’t Stand for Homophobic Bullying, a campaign launched last week by the Irish LGBT youth organization, BeLonG To.

“Each individual, as a member of his and her community, must Stand Up! In the face of this appalling brutality that plagues our schools," Colin says in a statement. "In effect, bullying is no less than the systematic doling out of pain upon the innocent. It is literally laughing in the face of somebody as they fall into increasingly grave danger. It's not my place to draw parallels, but we have had enough of such hardships. The world has."

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2012/03/07/Colin_Farrell_and_Gay_Brother_Want_to_End_Homophobia_In_Ireland/

[orpupilofnature57]

1. I heard a man tell his story

of having to leave family and friends, because his sexuality simply wasn't tolerated ,it was sad.After the persecution the Irish have endured ,they would be sympathetic and compassionate.

[MNBrewer]

3. There are a number of groups that could be said of *sigh*

Even MORE reason to like Mr. Farrell.

[HillWilliam]

2. K&R

Glad to share a surname with them.