It's interesting that bigots (mainly Christian) have decided to exploit this news for their own ideological gain.

Prior to this episode of Ellen frankly, since I do not watch a great deal of television, I thought of her as little more than a Hollywood creation, no substance. But, having watched this clip alone and with friends, I was moved to tears, as were the people I was with, she is a powerful and thoughtful advocate for human rights, and I hope that she does not simply stop at this point. As Dr. Warren teaches, the intolerance of factions of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, as well as other faiths, towards historically marginalized groups should not be a barrier to individuals who wish to build a future of tolerance, acceptance, and understanding - the true principles of the Bible. Those that preach hate or intolerance on the basis of their interpretation of scripture or doctrine will never be convinced by any form of logical appeal, so do not waste your time, invest your time in building bridges with those individuals and groups who are in need and open to dialogue, one person at a time, the world will change.

Sorry, folks, but homosexuality is as much a mental and sexual disorder as pedophilia and transgenderism and necrophilia and bestiality and......well, I don't have as much experience in perversion as PuffPosters, so my list is, shall we say, spent.

Now I know those things are normal to you.........but.........those of us outside of Berkeley have a different opinion. Don'cha' know.

Thank you Ellen, maybe one day the people of the world will truly see that gay people are the most gifted people in the world, God made them that way. The greatest artist, composers and writers were gay, that is not an accident that was Gods plan, gays are the most loving people on earth.

Most of her message I agreed with but she did seem sort of hypocritical when at the end, she turned it into a political calling, which in the beginning, she seemed hesitant to do.

You cannot legislate the hate out of people. Voting for either of the three remaining candidates will not end bigotry, racism or hate crimes.

We all hav sympathy/empathy for this kid but I hope Ellen one day will cry for many other hate crimes happening that are not "so close to her." We should all be against ALL hate crimes and not just the ones that are against "one's own class."

Ellen was not being political; she was being logical. We have too many, especially in the Evangelical and GOP communities, who have been trying to get us to cave to their homophobia, and they've taught us, through the actions of our not-so-esteemed leadership, that you hate what you fear, and you kill it.

Homophobia is bigotry, a fancy name for fear and hatred. If you have ever known any homosexuals, you will know that they are no different from any one of us. Wanna put 'em down? I'm a straight single who never managed to find a partner who believed in the sanctity of a monogamous relationship. My marriage ended because of a heterosexual relationship, not a gay one.

At the same time, I have two dear friends, gay, who just celebrated their 31st anniversary (of course, they're not allowed to marry, so it truly marks a day), and are more in love than most straight couples. They are two of the kindest, most generous people I know, a sentiment echoed by all those who know them.

So start looking at homophobia for what it is -- fear -- False Evidence Appearing Real. Best way to counter is understanding that we are all one, all made in the image and likeness of God, a part of the One. Vote well. Our future depends on it.

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Gay people have the same right as we do, nothing more, nothing less.

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The most Disgusting and Unhuman is when someone kills someone else because of it's Gender, Religion, Race, Belief, Nationality, etc.

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First things first...this is a tragedy. I also agree that as parents, you set the tone for your kids, especially when it comes to how you treat other people, which should be respectfully, even if you disagree, regardless of religion, race, orientation or any other segment of the population you want to throw out.

However, Ellen, you are a hypocrite. 34 seconds into the clip she says she's not political, doesn't mean for this to be political, she's not a political person...yet she ends the clip at 2:04 encouraging you in a thinly veiled attempt to vote for Obama.

Yea, she's not political. C'mon Ellen, who you crapping?

I'm gay and I didn't get a copy of the agenda. Can someone please email me a copy?

Is it a hate crime if a gay person murders another gay person? When Andrew Cunanan murdered Gianni Versace, nobody was talking about a hate crime, yet the end result was the same. Andrew Cunanan was way more hateful than Brandon McInerney. Just saying.

I am not a second class citizen.

My heart goes out to his kid, he deserved more from his community...he was in the foster care systen as well, I don't know how many of you knew this. To be in the foster care system can only mean that he was going through his own hell on many levels, beyond just his sexuality. What a tragedy. Its in moments like this that I do pray we have an afterlife...that this boy has found peace, love and acceptance from a power far greater than ourselves...a place where asking someone to be your valentine is an act of love, not a reson for hate and murder.

Thank you Ellen for putting it out there....Somehow, I am sure, he was greeted by Matthew Shepard and all those that came before him....http://www.stophate.us/victims.html

I am truly sorry for the family of this boy and their loss. Ellen, no one I can think of exhibits a better example than you of how we are all alike. Laughter is always the best medicine and while this subject is no laughing matter your tremendous sense of humor will win out in the long run. God speed, so many Americans have come to love you and who you are. I just can't find all the words to say thank you for doing so much.

I have been saying it for years and it must be said over and over! IT IS OK TO BE GAY!