It Gets Better, from the Big Boss at my workplace

I thought I'd share this email that was sent out to all USDA employees yesterday. I thought this was pretty cool. I included a link to the video after his email message.

From: The Office of the Secretary [mailto:Officeof.theSecretary@ocio.usda.gov]
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 4:01 PM
To: ALL-USDA-2K
Subject: It Gets Better

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250

Dear Fellow Employees –

I was upset and angered by the recent reports about teenagers who committed suicide because they had been bullied for being gay. I imagine many of you were as well. It’s never alright when kids are bullied for any reason - including for being gay or because people think they might be.

Last week, I decided to join an effort to do something about it by recording a video with a simple message: if you are being bullied or teased, it gets better.

I hope you’ll take a moment to watch the video HERE, to talk to others about preventing bullying in our communities, and to reassure those being bullied that we will support them. And if you know someone that is being bullied, reach out to them and see what you can do to help.

All the best this holiday season,

Secretary Tom Vilsack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEw569vABLo&feature=player_embedded