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Yesterday, after Lola told him a boy at school had said it was “disgusting” she had a gay brother, Flinders posted this open letter to the boy on Facebook. He included the photo shown above.
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The post, in full, reads:) W) I- [4 Q. e
An open letter to the odious little toad who gave my baby sister a hard time for having a gay big brother. I just wanted to give an example of what a decent upbringing looks like. This is a photo I took of us at the gay pride parade, which she asked to attend with me. I think that’s pretty cool of an eleven year old, don’t you?! J, @/ t1 D; d& M& n; e
I’ve never known such an accepting, compassionate, loving child and I don’t want your hate-filled existence making her any less than she is.
- l1 |5 Q( A+ h/ JI’m not confrontational but this is a nerve I wouldn’t touch if I were you. Thankfully, you’re a dying breed and I imagine this is the last generation that’ll have to endure narrow-minded tools.2 t' l; U# j$ a. V( m% ~* Z
I think she’s pretty great and she’s prouder than ever to tell people her brother is gay. So enjoy spreading hate to nobody that gives a toss.1 u( W( W0 r* j* t
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Flinders’ status update received hundreds of likes in just a few hours, with dozens of comments, including, “Will you be my gay big brother?” And, simply, “Marry me.” " ~5 A) ~# O- z; n
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One of the comments was from Flinders’ mother, Debra Brown, who said:
3 R+ i2 h3 }/ e1 L: _“You have to feel a bit (and only a teeny weeny bit) sorry for kids like the ‘odious toad’ mentioned…because they weren’t born homophobic; they are obviously being influenced by family members…I am so proud of you as my son and as a really lovely, hardworking, intelligent and extremely funny bloke. I am equally proud of my little Lola, who is the sweetest and sassiest girl I know.”
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Joseph Flinders with his mother, Debra. http://instagram.com/p/354SXBQJcA/
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