You are so correct. This legislation will now include all children. Maybe some of the shock is our layed back southern culture. The don't ask don't tell days are gone. Be proud of who you are and self worth is now the popular tradition. Bev, who I personally have several conflicts with, is trying to incorporate all genders; nationalities, religions and economic status into legislation. How do we tell any child that has been bullied that kids will be kids? WHO TOLD THE KID AT COLUMBINE "KIDS WILL BE KIDS" ? How many schools were shot up in our time? speaking to 40 and up. One good old boys club used to bully dressed in sheets. The people targeted(who had darker pigmented skin) didn't care what was in the label. These victims was just glad that it wouldn't be tolorated in a civil american society.. VICTIM IS A GOOD WORD FOR EVERYONE TO DWELL ON.

why does it matter. usually, alternate sexuallity, other than hetero is intimidated more. I have recently seen the aggresive nature that bullies now poses. Bullies are more lethel now than 20 years ago. If your child was of other orientation would this be so non important to you. I feel that it could be considered the same level as a hate / racial attack. The day has come when wedgies and strawberries on the ear are long gone. The replacemant is now guns, knives and dangerous bodily harm. I really don't care what name you put on the legislation, Just enforce the anti bullying law.