Silence speaks volumes

Today is the National Day of Silence, “the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.”

A project of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and the United States Student Association, the National Day of Silence was created in 1996. Participating students (high school and college) take a day-long vow of silence to protest anti-LGBT discrimination, violence and harassment.
More than 450,000 students participated last year. Sounds great. Too bad assholes had to ruin it.
Pam at Pandagon points us to the Alliance Defense Fund’s The Day of Truth event:

The Day of Truth was established to counter the promotion of the homosexual agenda and express an opposing viewpoint from a Christian perspective…It is important that students stand up for their First Amendment right to hear and speak the Truth about human sexuality in order to protect that freedom for future generations.

Students are encouraged to pass out cards and wear shirts denouncing the Day of Silence. Lovely.