Jamey Rodemeyer

I'm not sure if you have heard the tragic story of Jamey Rodemeyer.  This story is one of the many that have become all too prevalent about young teens committing suicide.   

Jamey Rodemeyer had endured years of relentless, anti-gay bullying.  At just 14 years old, he took his own life.

Before committing suicide, Jamey posted this It Gets Better Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pb1CaGMdWk

Not only was he attacked day after day in school, but his forum spring had became another way for students to continue their relentless bully.  "JAMIE IS STUPID, GAY, FAT ANND UGLY. HE MUST DIE!" read one post.  Another read: "I wouldn't care if you died. No one would. So just do it :) It would make everyone WAY more happier!"
I just can not imagine the who thinks they have the right to say this!  Or that saying this is okay!

Jamey's sister, Alyssa, found her brother hanging in their backyard.  The first night of Jamey's wake was the same night as their high school homecoming dance.  Alyssa's parents encouraged their daughter to attend the dance.  

Poor loved ones of Jamey couldn't even find a few hours of relief.  A group of Jamey's bullies chanted "we're glad he's dead."  The lack of remorse Jamey's bullies are showing is repulsive.
(http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/27/video-jamey-rodemeyers-sister-bullying-continued-after-suicide/?hpt=ac_t3)

I looked to see what the school had to say about the horrifying behaviors of it's students.  I expected them to denounce bullying in all of its various degrees and forms.  I expected them to be introducing and enforcing much stricter policies.  For Williamsville High School to be really cracking down.  

I was completely underwhelmed with what I found.  

I cannot fathom why Jamey's high school is not doing more.  

In a letter to students' parents, Williamsville High School wrote:
"This has reinforced the need to support our children by providing them with viable outlets to deal with a variety of challenges"  (This has reinforced the need have zero tolerance for bullying!!!!!)
"This recent tragedy also highlights the pervasive problem of bullying and cyber bullying" (You think?)
(The complete letter can be found at this link: http://www.williamsvillek12.org/files/filesystem/Parents%20Guardians%20-%20Bullying.pdf)

Bullying is NOT okay.  I believe schools must do something drastic about it.  

Even more important than actions dealing in the wake of such tragedy are the actions that prevent such tragedy from ever occurring.

How do we prevent bulling in schools?