[Parmy]

Originally Posted by BBXX

I didn't say they would LGBT on Line 3, you did. I suggested they don't necessarily need to be, but they are evidently trained to deal with the cohort of people calling through.



Something being allocated a percentage of a budget doesn't mean it costs 'extra' if no money is saved when it's gone.



I think it's a lack of understanding from you, which is fine and completely understandable because how are you supposed to know, that for many LGBT people, suicidal thoughts are linked to their LGBT-ness. It is about being gay.

This stems from of lack of support, hate crime, ostracisation, pressure to stay in the closet, religious persecution, lack of self acceptance etc etc....

That's not to say LGBT people don't get depressed or suicidal over other stuff, but for the majority of LGBT youth feeling suicidal, it will be linked to their sexuality in some capacity, hence why there is the need for a specific cohort of people trained in that, particularly when it's such a large proportion of people.

I fully understand.. people are fully trained, and with this extra money now not being used on line 3, more and more people can be fully trained on all aspects of everyone's suicidal thoughts and tendencies...Which imo, is more inclusive than the divicive line 3 option.


If I was gay I would be thinking to myself, why the helll do I need to dial an LGBTQ only number to seek help...it's a bit like saying blacks this way, whites that way...that's what I'm against. The constant separation and pigeon holing we have for each other..


I've said enough on the matter now, and im totally sick to death og discussing American issues. So i wish you well, and hope you have a nice weerkend.