I would have to think that many emotions run through a gay person's mind, perhaps the most powerfully omnipresent is fear. The fear of being known as a homosexual in this day in age would be hard enough to live, but the worry does not end there. There is also the fear of being ridiculed, assaulted, and worst-case scenario, killed

I have looked at many websites on the Internet, and sometimes I come across homosexual websites. One site gave some interesting information on gay and bisexual men. In a 1993 study performed by the San Francisco Department of Public Health, 90% of youth (ages 12 to 25) with AIDS are gay or bisexual men, while those under age 30 comprise 16% of AIDS cases. Given the lengthy incubation period, virtually all were infected as teenagers. But most of the other cites that I have visited offer a lot of support for homosexuals. Some of the sites exist to help young homosexuals realize that they are normal, lovable, and can be successful. The sites also have many tips on coming out, especially to parents and family. The strange thing is that some of the sites required the website visitor to be at least 18 years of age which kind of baffled me, because the majority of the sites did not contain sexually explicit material above what is shown on prime time TV. It was very easy to bypass the over 18 warning by just clicking yes. The information directed at adults could also be of use to young homosexuals, and by restricting the entire site to adults prevents youth from reaching useful pieces of information. By searching on the Internet, young homosexuals can learn about adult same sex relationships, which may be the only way for them to see what other people do and how they handle themselves.

The college scene on homosexuality is a whole new world. Since there are classes that anyone can take that question if homosexuality is right or wrong. At many colleges there are support groups for being a homosexual. I do not know of any here at Buena Vista University, but the larger colleges like Iowa State University and University of Iowa have gay groups that offer support and information. Having this type of environment would begin to help homosexuals understand themselves better. Some homosexuals on campuses become very active and public to help pave the way for people who may be having a harder time than they have had. I would have to think that many homosexual people would gain the courage and independence to come out to their family, because they would not feel as embarrassed with all the support they would be getting.

Being a homosexual puts a lot of pressure on teens and young adults. Suicide among teen homosexuals is about 9-12% higher than regular heterosexual people. If proper information would be given in high school about homosexuality, suicide would probably be reduced. Even one teacher taking a stand for proper homosexual information in schools can make a difference. That one teacher may be the role model one or several students need to make them feel worthwhile and not suicidal. Too often the school administration and parents cut down a teacher who stands up for equal rights and protection. Whether the teacher gives positive information in the classroom, or stops cutting remarks, or helps one or two students find a support hotline. It could m

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