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I made this fic because I don't think anyone should be judged by their sexuality. I believe that homosexuals are normal, just like everyone else. MTV's Fight For Your Rights: Take A Stand Against

Discrimination is the perfect way for anyone to get themselves involved with curbing hate crimes.

Haruka and Michiru were lucky. The officer was there at the right time, and the man that was holding Michiru hostage didn't have the chance to do much. However, we only wish that it was that easy to get out of such situations. Some aren't that lucky to make it out alive. One of these terrible incidents was one that shocked the nation. In October of 1998, the 22nd day, a 21-year-old college student named

Matthew Shepard was brutally murdered because of his sexual orientation. Two men lured him to let them take him home, but instead took him to a secluded area, struck him about ten times with a gun, tied him up to a fence in the wilderness, and left him for dead.

There is not a person in America that this story didn't touch. Matthew was a good-hearted person. He believed that homosexuals and heterosexuals could live together in peace. He had high hopes for his life. He got along with everyone, and had some real close friends.

But now, we are only left with memories. We are only left with pain and suffering. His friends and family have to live each day with knowing the fact that he was killed by two people who had something against him being gay. How was that killing worth it to them? Why did they have to judge Matthew in that way, and act upon it? For whatever reason, we will never get to find out what would've been.

But in a way, his dream still lives with his family and friends. All of them have vowed not to let anyone forget him and his dreams. MTV is not letting up on what happened that made his life end short (I don't think that should be erased, either. His murder was one of the most pitiful and hideous hate crimes to date).

I hope that everyone has gotten the message from this fic. Please reply with your thoughts about this fic and how you think hate should be handled. I thank you for reading.

Good night, and good luck.