"OUTSTANDING. I really wish this type of presentation were done more, everywhere. I am really going to make a point with my children to be open and accepting toward this." Chapman University, student "I thought it was great. I got the opportunity to ask any question I wanted without feeling as though I were going to hurt their feelings, because they made me feel comfortable." LA Valley College, student "Really made me think about the roots of homophobia." Rancho Cordova USD, educator "One of the best [presentations] I could imagine on this issue. We were engaged totally with them." Travis USD, educator "Really worked openly with the audience! Very patient! Best speaker on the subject I ever heard! I feel more open to discussion of the topic and sensitive to the needs of gay students I probably have in the classroom." San Juan USD, educator "I always thought of myself as unbiased, but the presentation illustrated how even language and assumed heterosexuality is part of homophobia." Phillips Graduate Institute, student "Excellent, not "soap boxy" but informative and fostered discussion. It helped me rationalize in my mind my Christianity and acceptance of gay people. Michael verbalized what I needed to sort out! Now I can verbalize it to others! Thank you!" Rancho Cordova USD, educator "..it was a very informative presentation and hope we can have them back again. This is what every work environment needs to improve relations with others." USDA, employee "So much needed discussion! Hurrah for your courage and excellent speaking abilities to share your thoughts and feelings. It has made me so much more aware of what I would say to my very young boys and girls in my classroom." Siskyou County USD, educator "It made me think about how I talk to children. Just a few words make a difference." Westside Jewish Community Center, teacher "I have a gay best friend it was good to hear this talk, because it made me appreciate my friendıs situation more." Pasadena City College, student "It has made me be aware of what I say and do, little things can really make a difference in lives around me. I may be putting prejudices out there that I never realized I had." Travis USD, educator "It has opened my eyes to the fact that children should be accepted for who they are and not who we want them to be." CSUN, student "To hear the subtle ways we discriminate or shame gays is enlightening. To hear their pain is poignant. I donıt want my students to feel such pain!" Elk Grove School District, educator "This was a very thought provoking presentation. It will change my behavior. This is an excellent presentation and should be mandatory." Travis USD, educator "Very thought provoking. I will need to do much soul searching in regards to being much more sensitive." Elk Grove School District, educator "I understand now that I should not hide from them and they have feelings too." Pasadena City College, student "This presentation made me realize that people would never choose to bring that much pain and humiliation on themselves. I would like to recommend it to Christians." Travis USD, educator "Touching - as a gay man Iım still realizing how much I do say that reinforces the dominant heterosexual culture/stereotypes. Itıs very humbling. Iım so proud of the speakers for being such open, honest, effective spokespersons for me! Elk Grove School District, educator "As a result of this presentation, I realize I need healing (still)." San Juan USD, educator "I see less "sex" and more person." CSUN, student "I am also interested in my own homophobia, how it has manifested in my feelings about possibly having a child who is gay." Elk Grove School District, educator "I didnıt realize how some of my comments could be affecting my students. Itıs also prompted me to want to speak up." Travis USD, educator "It allowed me to feel more accepting of myself as an individual rather than a label." LA Valley College, student "Made me more aware of how to address students as well as my own bias." Siskyou County USD, educator "It made me realize how I have homophobic prejudices." Elk Grove School District, educator "I think we all need a tune up when it comes to attitudes, every so often. I also need to watch what I say and be more aware of children at school." Travis USD, educator "I felt I was able to bring something back to my class." Siskyou County USD, educator "It made me more aware of my opinions affecting my child." LA Valley College, student "Enlightening - helped me to think about my prejudices." Rancho Cordova USD, educator "Excellent- opened my mind to the subtle and not so subtle biases." Phillips Graduate Institute, student "I really enjoyed it and I think every young person in this country should see it. Itıs opened my mind." LA Pierce College "Great presentation. An eye opener." USDA, employee "It triggers my emotions and frustrations with the intolerance we face in our world today. Iım having a difficult time with this." Siskyou County USD, educator "It provoked much thought in me and how I should do my job as a teacher." Rancho Cordova USD, educator "More sensitive to idea of young children may already have sexual identity." Westside Jewish Community Center, teacher "I think how I would be better prepared if a friend or family member came out to me." Pasadena City College, student "Earlier in class I had an argument with a classmate and I was happy to see her point-of-view change after this presentation." LA Valley College, student "Opened my eyes that kids deal with this issue at such an early age Gosh! I need to help [in] some way, making kids feel comfortable." Hollister USD, elementary educator "It's funny how something could bring you such shame [yet] makes you more powerful. Maybe it wonıt be so bad to come out of the closet to my parents." Pasadena City College, student "In the beginning I was very sure that the speakers were heterosexual, and turned out not to be. It showed me that certain stereotypes I look for in gay people arenıt always right." CSUN, student "info all educators need; we donıt realize what we say to whom." Elementary Educator "It helped me to understand my need to be careful in the classroom when using heterosexual language." Hollister USD, elementary educator "No matter how open-minded you think you are, homophobia still exists. It hasnıt changed my views on others, but my view on myself." Mt. San Antonio College, student "[It] broke many negative stereotypes of mine, which I think helps me to be a more open-minded individual." Pasadena City College, student "They made me stop and think about the way Iım raising my children to automatically be heterosexual instead of letting them be what they are. Thank you!" CAPE, Inc. "Your personal story helped me to understand my brotherıs struggle. Thanks!" Hollister USD, elementary educator "It has encouraged me to encourage other gays and lesbians to stand up for themselves." CSUN, student "I may not intend to shape someone else or put them down, but unconsciously my behavior probably does exhibit many of these cultural biases. I found this upsetting because I have family members and friends who [are] gay and lesbian." Whittier College, student "Thank you GLIDE for helping me make our students more human! Our students gain so much from your panel!" Taft High School educator "Thank you all for a great year and taking the time out of your busy schedules as individuals to speak on a much needed topic. I firmly believe that a lot of the students think differently after they hear you speak." Santa Monica High School educator "It made me look at the way I treat people, how I deal with my nephews and nieces, and how I myself have been referring to homosexuality negatively." Whittier College, student