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OldBaldy1701E

(6,802 posts)

8. Oh really?

Reply to flying_wahini (Reply #1)

Fri Mar 15, 2024, 06:27 AM

Mar 2024

Benedict's death has highlighted the critical need for increased awareness and resources dedicated to the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.

So, this is what it took? All the pain and suffering that has come before did not matter?

This is typical for the 'straight' nation we live in. Humph... 'Great Melting Pot' my fat old ass... There are times where this society is more conformist than a right wing military group. This great nation will die by the hand of conformity, you watch...

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Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner [View all] LostOne4Ever Mar 2024 OP

I'm throwing down the Bullshit flag on this. If they were my kid I'd be getting an independent autopsy. flying_wahini Mar 2024 #1

Probably LostOne4Ever Mar 2024 #4

Throwing the flag Traildogbob Mar 2024 #5

Exactly Diraven Mar 2024 #7

Oh really? OldBaldy1701E Mar 2024 #8

So sad. Suicide is never the answer. jimfields33 Mar 2024 #2

The ranches in Oklahoma.... TrumanTheTiger Mar 2024 #3

So many people will grab the word "suicide" without "after being assaulted". niyad Mar 2024 #6

Those who are rejecting the Medical Examiner's findings are not helping transgender students. Is seems probable that Martin68 Mar 2024 #9