Sarah Silverman speaks out about bullying kids who are gay or lesbian.

I love Sarah Silverman.  I first met her in person at the GLAAD media awards.  I love her irreverent sense of humor, but mostly I love how she uses this humor to make a point, and even make a difference.  She got young people to make the “Great Schlep” down to Florida to convince their bubbes to vote Obama.  By random good luck, I sat next to her on that cold inauguration day, 50 meters from where Obama was sworn into office.  This week is no exception to her activism, when she takes a stance against bullying people who are gay.  Importantly, she draws the connection between American policies against gay rights, including gay marriage and military service, and how these discriminatory practices send a message that trickles down to our children.