This why I do have respect for her, she’s not just using her following to promote herself. She does care about her causes.

Jen, Nicole is right. Gaga is not promoting herself you idiot. She is promoting a cause that means something to her. So get lost. Really.

isn’t it always funny how the president will listen to a celeb, but not an average joe voter? the more money anyone has be it coporate america or hollywood (also an AMERICAN CORPORATION don’t let them fool you) the more attention they get from “the man in power” – whomever that person may be in teh white house…

I agree Nicole…someone has to push this issue and if Gaga can do it why not. Why is it that people think the worse of celebrities, not all people are greedy and want everything for themselves there are actually people out there that care and their heart is in the right place and trying to make a difference. And that goes for celebrities and any normal person. For those of you who doubt her sincerity ask yourself what have you done to make a difference?!?!?! Right NOTHING but put down the people that try and help those in need…..

I would also think it’s funny that it was the people who were unrepresented in government, teens, that got her to recognize his death. It’s not just about the money. It’s also about how much influence you hold that allows you to credibly represent the people that are backing you, and Gaga has just that from a great amount of gay teens.

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okay so I guess his death should totally just be ignored then right.
She’s the only one in the music industry that’s this serious about equality rights.
Jamey loved Gaga.
It only seems fitting that she finds justice for the boy that didn’t live to see it.

When I was growing up…you never, ever heard of anyone committing suicide over bullying. Not at any of the schools that I attended. It is an epidemic that is killing innocent children! And teachers, social workers, school nurses and principles are all partly to blame for there DO NOTHING ATTITUDES. If a school has issues like these> INVESTIGATE THEM and then fire the appropriate teachers, principles that are involved. Clean up the schools! This has gotten way out of control because of APATHY. And you know what else, kids did not let other kids bully one another…they did something! What kind of apathetic people have we created in this society?

My respect for her just went up 1000 fold. If she can use her fame to bring this issue to forefront and maybe do something bravo. Forget the cynical attitudes, this is not about her promoting herself.

i dont want to start a riot or anything but your not born gay. its where you grow up and see whats around you that make you the individual you are. Im not hating on anyone im not racist nor do i hate gays. I have gay people in my life so dont go there. but thats what i think. As for lady gaga i think she just feels that she has to do something because in the video the kid said he loved her. Bullying is not a desease, its going to happen no matter what. Just like racism. You cant stop it no matter how many people believe that it will end it never will. there will always be hatred towards people and theres really nothing you can do to prevent it.

I am no longer a fan of Gaga’s music career because I don’t like her new music route or the way she portrayed homosexuals in her Alejandro/Paparazzi video, in her videos she portrays homosexuals as sexual deviants who wear high heels etc and that is not the case. I wish she would’ve went the route of Christian A. in her music video “Beautiful” or even the likes of Pink. Where ignorance can be squashed with the images of love, that two homosexual people can love each other and that who are we as a society to deny that? This is why I think many people believe she uses the homosexual community as a platform. With that said, I will say that I have respect for Lady Gaga’s activism and throughout her career she has made gay rights her number one priority which I respect even if I don’t agree with the way she shows it in her music videos. The sad truth is that bullying is happening in our schools, workplace etc. The problem IMO is deep rooted depression, this needs to be tackled and I think kids today should know that it’s okay to talk about your feelings. We live in such a fast paced environment we forget how to communicate with our children, friends and spouses. Instead of calling and hearing someone’s voice, we’d rather text or facebook people. Sometimes all it takes is a look in the eyes to know someone isn’t okay. I feel for the gay community but depression should be addressed here, because you can’t stop bullying I’m sorry but you can’t. All you can do is control how you react to it and know you’re self worth, know that you have to stand up for yourself because in this day and age no one can fight your battle s for you all the time. There should also be more awareness of where these kids can turn too when they have suicidal thoughts, who cares if other people think you are crazy, seek help. Takes a strong person to admit/face their problems than running away from them!
Parent’s need to be there for their children and so do the teachers etc. I was bullied for much of my elementary and middle school years, it wasn’t until high school where I stopped taking everyone’s crap and sometimes a good tongue lashing needs to be put into place or in some rare cases a good bitch slap is needed. I can only imagine the desperation this boy felt but if only he could’ve went to another school or even get into some therapy, I think that would’ve helped him. People harp on therapy a lot but sometimes it really can work miracles. As someone has said though, I too believe bullying will be around forever like racism/sexism/etc. its a damn shame but that’s just how some people operate. The only thing we can do is stop it when we see it, report it and not participate. Hopefully those actions will deter others from doing it but unfortunately it won’t stop everyone. I realize I wrote a huge book but this post is just so heartbreaking, may that poor baby R.I.P.

I would like your post a thousand times if I could!!!!

People are to too weak to handle bullying? What an uninformed remark.

Jen, yes there are many movements against bullying, and if there are strict laws maybe it will help. It is negitive thinking like yours, that is harmful. I am not a Gaga fan but she has done so many positive things with her power. At least there is someone out there that is giving these children hope, the amount of suicides from bullying is alarming.

I just find it funny how people are picking on Gaga for bringing the bullying issue to the President. It’s like no matter what she does (regardless of how gracious it may be) someone always has to challenge it. At least she’s fucking doing something to help, unlike your fave who is sitting back watching it all unfold and slapping on stupid sob meanings to their music when it seems appropriate. I guess I am just not able to grasp how anyone can hate her. Lady Gaga as a person. Forget about the music and forget about the fashion. If you took a look into what a genuine person she is, you would get it. It makes me so mad how people praise the one’s who do absolutely nothing to help those who need it, but rebuke the one person who actually gives a fuck..

At least give her credit for trying. Bullying can be controlled. Bullying can be stopped. If you make the consequences for bullying serious, like a no tolerance type thing, kids would stop. Kick them out of school, send them to jail, take them to court, etc. With consequences like THAT, kids will learn.

It’s cynicism to say she’s just using this tragedy. What she’s doing is finally saying “enough is enough” and she’s able to do something that these holier than thou people who slam her could never do. I say all power to her, as someone who was bullied myself I hope some good comes out of it.

If everyone thought like this nothing will ever change…I Hope you are never found “weak”

his death shouldn’t be ignored…but there were FAR more deaths before him and no one spoke up for them..he’s only different because he was in her music video

I have messaged on her fan site a hope, that her definition of hate crime will include TV comedies that take the bully’s side and treat it as a joke against the victim’s character. Can there be any more extreme example than in the cult status and oft-repeated 80s British comedy Blackadder 2? Bullying, for easily targetted features that are not his fault and could apply to real kids whose peers are watching the show, was given as the reason for the character of a comic villain seeking world conquest. It was also in a way that would help to enforce boys not to wear shorts for fear of bullying, i.e. the TV helping to bully them out of it by helping to bully any boys stepping out of peer group line. Every showing of Blackadder on TV was a national pogrom, a mass scale endangerment for children an incitement and inflaming of violence in their lives, and an invitation to bullies to find the expected effect on their victims a joke. Its endorsement of blaming the victim places it on the same level as the Nazi silhouette film that glorified racial violence in the streets. No voice in media or politics has ever spoken out about it in 25 years since it was made, and some of its cast have become multimillionaires. Their fortunes want seizing just like you would seize the proceeds of drug barons, and used in work on recovery from bullying.

To Jen and others before her, who assume that Lady Gaga is doing this ‘for publicity’; if you listen to her and follow her dialog (even during the concert); and if you have a loving and caring soul, you would see that reflection in this wonderful, caring, talented and compassionate entertainer. Jamey’s suicide has hurt her to the depths of her being, and it is quite obvious. Please be more aware and positive about your fellow human being who is diligently working for a better life for so many! God Bless your soul, Jamey Rodemeyer, may your family one day have some peace over this; and God Bless you Lady Gaga for your spirit, drive and intellect, you are an inspiration to so many and I believe you are going to make a great difference for the good! Thanks!
- – - In addition, to Sindee and those who say that a gay person “is not born this way,” is your statement based upon an advanced medical degree or factual genetic research?
Paws Up 4 Jamey, and Lady Gaga! -Corey

STOP THE BULLYING ! #MAKEALAWFORJAMEY !!!
CUT THE CRAP AND BE REAL AND STOP BULLYING !

The only way to stop bullying is to stop the bullies
Personally I feel we must kill the bullies to send the message
There is no other way period !
If they start dying then others will think twice if at all
It is the only solution
There is no room for evil people in the world.
Why are we loosing the beautiful ones. It’s not right !
We must follow thru

People are too weak to handle it? Let me tell you something Jen. I am 13 years old. Teenage girl. I have 7 disorders: Depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, Severe Anxiety Disorder, Tourettes Syndrome and Bulimia. I am weak, for needing to see a therapist, because people think I’m a ‘freak’, or ‘emo’, and it causes me to hurt myself, because THEY called me these things? I am weak, because I happen to have these disorders, and society is so messed up, that I am looked down upon? I honestly think you need to recheck your message. I know people have their own opinion, but that is more than an opinion, that’s more like telling everyone that they are wrong, and you are right. I am a victim of serious bullying, and I, myself, have attempted suicide 4 times, due to bullying. So now I am the weak one? I cut myself, and am seeking treatment, because of these bullies. I hate life because of these bullies. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will only cause permanent psychological damage. I am standing up for the people that are bullied every day of their life! It ruins people. I know people will probably just scroll past my comment, but really, take the time to think about the fact that every 40 seconds, a teen commits suicide. Every FORTY SECONDS! I am so sorry if you feel otherwise about anything I’ve just said, but this is just what I felt I had to say.