What do you think of this teen’s speech?

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A high school senior in New Jersey was accepting an award for “Class Actor” in front of the student body and their parents, and used his speech to reveal that he is gay.  He speech began, “Sure I’ve been in a few plays and musicals, but more importantly, I’ve been acting every single day of my life.  You see, I’ve been acting as someone I’m not.”

He continued, “Most of you see me every day. You see me acting the part of ‘straight’ Jacob, when I am in fact LGBT…It’s time to end the hate in our society and accept the people for who they are regardless of their sex, race, orientation, or whatever else may be holding back love and friendship. So take me leave me or move me out of the way. Because I am what I am, and that’s how I’m going to act from now on.”

His speech received a standing ovation and was captured on film by his proud father.  Check it out below!

What do you think of his coming out speech?

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