My topic has become an important part today in the United States. The topic of gay rights has made headlines in recent years. Bullying and suicides in the Anoka, Minnesota school district have impacted so many people's lives and made them think about their decisions. The Anoka-Hennepin School District serves the areas of Anoka, Champlin, Coon Rapids and parts of Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Fridley, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove and Ramsey. One story that really resonated with me was Justin Aaberg's story. He was about to start school at Anoka High School when his mother asked him "So are you sure you're gay?" Justin first responded in a soft voice, "I'm pretty sure I'm gay," but then quickly corrected himself and sharply responded, "I'm sure I'm gay." Justin was ready to start over, especially after finishing his middle school years like he had. Justin came out to some friends at the end of his eighth grade year, but that's when everything started going downhill. At the beginning of sixth grade, when Justin thought that t...