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  • He wants to be a lawyer. I don't doubt that he has all the potential required to be a very good one. Somehow I get the feeling he's destined for public office.

  • great kid... reminds me of me at his age... except that I had terrible stage fright (still do) and likely couldn't speak in front of so many people, even reading a script, like that :)

  • This is BRILLIANT! Big respect to you for holding your position like this. Going with the flow is the easy thing to do. Blacks didn't get equality with whites by going with the flow and allowing slavery, and neither did women get equal rights as men had by accepting 2nd rate status! Bravo!!!

  • What is there more to say... Will, I'm 22 years old and I can't help but look up to you and respect you. Not only are you not afraid to stand up(erm, sit down) for what you think and know is right, you have continued to do so while most people would be too frightened to. You've been mature enough to ignore the name calling, and face even adult teachers too blind to see the bias' of society. Screw those people that mock you, you have thousands of fans right here to cheer you on.

  • I live in West Fork, too, and I am so proud to know that Will is one of my townspeople. Fighting for equal rights has always been a struggle, but, Will, you will always triumph when you are on the side of right.

  • gosh hes amazing!!!!! thank you so much will, good luck and all the best!!!!

    another activist in the world is adoring you!!!!

  • This 10-year sees more clearly the reality around him than most people.

  • Kid's got more balls than so many of us put together - including myself for I wouldn't have had the courage and wit to do what he did at his age. Congratulations, Will Phillips, and on behalf of many of us: thank you.

  • I think the point is, this kid has more courage to stand up for other's rights than the many people who take the easy route and 'go with the flow'. ALL people will fight back when they find themselves cornered by others. Look at the history of cultural changes: slavery is gone (in the U.S.), women vote, miscegenation laws are gone, there are now no-fault divorces. Soon (but not soon enough), same sex couples will be allowed to marry.

  • Mr. Philips, I just want to congratulate you on raising a son with more guts than the president himself. It seems insane that a kid has to go through this kind of bullshit, and even more insane that he willingly puts himself through it. However, if nobody else is going say what needs to be said, then why not Will?

    Good job Will, keep sticking to your guns, and don't think too badly of the people who treat you with animosity, there are plenty of people rooting for you

  • You're using logic to clarify your objection against what Will believes in by saying he should die? How is that logic? And apparently your view on what Freedom of Speech represents is truly misleading. That is not what Freedom of Speech represents, whatsoever.

  • This kid is closer to MLK than Obama. Amazing stuff.

  • Clearly you have no idea what freedom of speech is so why are you trying to preach it? And there is nothing wrong with wishing death on a tn year old when they are a problem to society. Idiots are problems to society thus Will should die. It's just logic.

  • No you clearly have no idea what freedom of speech is Look it up Google it or whatever and you will see the true intention of Freedom of Speech, and Will is not a problem to society He is not killing anyone, robbing anyone and hurting anyone you on the other hand are the problem so maybe you should day, anyone who wishes death on a child for having their own brain should die

  • Wishing death on a ten year old goes FAR beyond the limits of free speech, but I suppose you're not aware of the liberty limiting harms principle, are you? Google it. And in case you're too lazy, let me sum it up for you: "your rights end where my nose begins" Freedom of speech ends when it turns to slander, libel, or THREATS. For example, wishing death upon a ten year old. Nice try buddy, but you fail. Epically.

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  • The last two comments were made by myself & not by my friend Redspear I did not know he was still logged on my computer. Those were my comments and mine alone.

  • Some say that this kid is parroting some one elses ideas. This may be true. SOme one may be telling him what to say to get the best reactions but he stands by them. He is harrased at school by students for the stance he has taken. Whether he came up with every thing he says or no makes little difference. He is willing to stand by it despite the negativity he faces. That is what makes him great. He is doing what no one else will do. You know what that makes him? A hero.

  • It's remarkable that such a young child can make right-wing freaks fearful and afraid. This is a perfect example of "Are you smarter than a 5th grader" in real life as applied to Faux News dittoheads.

  • I think your the idiot, why would you be so petty and childish to wish death on a child for speaking his mind, it's people like you that help inflict pain and ignorance on others for not believing the way you do. I have no problem with anyone speaking their mind as long as they don't take it to the verbal and physical violence that others with your mentality do.

  • That is what's wrong not with projecting true feelings and thoughts only those thoughts of hate and discrimination your no better then a terrorist in that sense. Grow up and get a real life, what you project will come back to you. I SAY WAY TO GO KID SPEAK YOUR MIND & THOSE AROUND YOU WHO DON'T WANT HATE & VIOLENCE.

  • your comment was deleted Y2JosHBK because you spoke like an idiot, how the hell could you wish death on a 10 year old thats really fucked up and childish of you and newsflash Free Speech is not the freedom of saying anything you want and having no consequence for it, Freedom of speech was intended to cover political freedom Our Founding Fathers would be offended at what we call freedom of speech today.

  • lol. It's about civil rights stupid!

  • amazing!

  • Awesome kid! Obviously, awesome family!

    Go Phillips go!!

  • What an amazing kid. I'm touched and speechless

  • Will reflects what true patriotism is all about. BTW, why did the CNN report call him "Jay"?

  • Jay is his father. Ya I saw that to. They made a mistake.

  • This kid is smarter than Sarah Palin and Carrie Prejean combined !

    You go kid !

    Awesome.

  • Will for President!

  • you rock! you are a national treasure! I hope you are gay - you'll make a great example to the world and a cute, smart addition to the team! Goooooo gays!

  • Kid's got more sack than most adults I know. Keep up the good work, friend.

  • This child is a very impressive young person indeed. Kudos, Will. If you can think this clearly and rationally at your tender age, I hope you will do equally great things when you come of age.

  • If he can write, speak, and think like that, I'd like to see how he'll be after college.

    Will Phillips 2040!

  • You go, Will! You're such an inspiration! :)

  • The pledge says: ". . .liberty and justice for all."

    At his age, I was unaware that liberty and justice for all, didn't really exist.

    Obviously, he is aware that the pledge would be a daily lie unless civil unions are made possible. . . for all.

  • Best kid ever

  • He's a child, and your a sick individual. I'm sure you'd support physical abuse to your own disobedient children, if such an unfortunate of events as you procreating.

  • Will,

    Apologies for the idiots who have been putting you down, and putting down what you stand for. You are a beautiful person, pure gold, and a shining example of what this country stands for. All the positive compliments that have been expressed before are true, and I will not attempt to repeat them all. But please know that I support you 200% in what you're doing. You said it best: it's about civil rights, stupid! :)

  • Well, Y2JosHBK, perhaps you should be the one leaving the country. You could start up the old KGB, in Russia once more cause you sure sound like an old party line Communist.

  • Because Russians called each other derogatory Russian slang words, am I right? Fail harder please.

  • Nice try, but no bullseye. News flash!!! The center of the universe has moved out of your vicinity and you are now merely a sattelite so wobble on out of here.

  • i agree with 405az3x, and y2joshbk. you dont know me and im not a hypocrite or a tapeworm. and your very self centered. you think of your self wayyyyyy to much. and you need to start thinking about others

  • My my, for someone who means nothing to you, I sure seem to have your knickers in a big twist. Your juvenile vocabulary exercises impress no one but yourself. To paraphrase Shakespeare, you are a tale, told by an idiot, full of sound and fury but signifying nothing. The more you vent the more you expose your meaninglessness.

  • And you are a buffoon, a misanthrope, and a baboon's multihued fundament. Goethe said that you can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him, and you are sorely lacking in any character.

  • Thanks for the props, alyplano. When you listen to his diatribes, one distinctly hears the sound of goose step marching. LOL.

  • The comments here show about a 95% approval rating for young Will and the excellent lessons in tolerance, equality, compassion, civics, and the U.S. Constitution that he's received from his parents. Any politician would give his/her right arm for such approval ratings. Keep speaking out, young Will, against what you perceive as the world's ills, and you'll have us all voting for you for Prez in 25 years (hope I'm still around then!).

  • will did the right thing, freedom of speech. some people dont believe in god and the pledge says under god. some people dont support others in our country even tho were all supposed to have equal rights like gay rights. i think we need a new pledge

  • y2joshbk, your stupid. things have changed! the pledge was made in 1892, i love this country just as much as the next person, but things are different now and the pledge is old. i think everyone deserves to have their own rights and believe in what they want too!!

  • what ever man you dont know me. and i dont care about what you think because your not worth it. have a nice life man, i wish you the best.

  • and i dont have to know you to know that the people that dislike you do so because you want your way and your way is the only way. and i could say the same thing you've commented back also! your post says that you care about you and you are in a bubble you dont like people who break your bubble.

  • Y2JosHBK,

    Congratulations on all that supposed charm (which seems to have taken it's leave in this case), but please show some respect for those of us who stand for what this country stands for. That or go away, either one is fine by me.

  • "That is just an objectionable fact."

    A Freudian slip?

  • it may have been "UNobjectionable fact"... i couldn't hear very well when I listened to it.

  • My hat's off to you, Will. You are a

    bigger man than I'll ever be. Continue

    to stand (or not) for civil rights for ALL

    Americans. God bless you.

  • What an amazing PERSON!!! The world could use a few billion just like him.

    Well done, Will. Keep up the good work. You are sorely needed.

  • Once again thank you all so much for your support. He's a tough kid and we are very proud of him! : )

  • Bless your heart, Will ... more guts, more brains, more ADULT than most adults at 10 years old.

    Never lose your spirit, you represent the beacon of hope that we need in this world and we need more like you ... well done

  • Will- you are truly an inspiration! I applaud you for your open-mindedness and your courage! I have read that you have received criticism from some classmates- forget about them! Just remember that you are an enlightened young man, incredibly intelligent for your age.

  • Will, you are a fantastic inspiration for many people. I hope there are more people your age who feel like this out there. That gives me hope that I may see the end of discrimination in my lifetime.

  • Will Phillips, you are a hero! I can tell you will continue doing great things throughout your life. You're gonna make a heck of a lawyer, or anything else you decide to do. Your compassion, humor, and guts are inspiring. When I was 10, I dreamed of being an activist, but didn't really begin until college. It's fantastic to see someone so young (but so wise) have the confidence and courage to truly take action. I feel better about the future now. :) Please pass this message along to him!

  • PS- Great job raising such a smart, kind kid. :)

  • That's one smart kid right there.

  • Will Phillips - Young man you are a true hero of today. The maturity and passion to take a stance for equality is amazing. Don't ever lose this.

    Mr Phillips parents - Thank you for raising your son in with an open mind, and allowing him to stand for what he believes in.

    This world needs more peopple like this family.

  • WILL! I am not sure of how to reach you but I have an account with Youtube at least. I want to tell you how very important your story and your courage and actions are to me! I live in Maine and currently not marry the person that I'm already married to in another state (Massachusetts). We were activists for the campaign here and it hurt so very much to hear the results. I want you to know that you have meant so much to my own heart's recovery and seeing your commitment fills me with hope. thanx!

  • this child is probably ten times smarter than many of america's so-called 'adults.' congratulations, and thank you, will, for having a mind of your own and exercising your right to use it.

  • Activism like yours is so important - keep up the great work!

  • Wonderful! I hope that many more people have the courage to follow Will's example.

  • Six stars!

  • Thank you for the inspiration, Will!!! Your bravery, intelligence, strength and compassion will contribute to making the world a far, far better place =-)

  • and a little child shall lead them

  • I know, that I am just a stranger posting on this video, but I must honestly say, that Will Phillips, is the one of, if not the, most brave people I have ever heard of, of recent generation.

    For this act alone, he has earned my respect, and while that is not alot anymore to some, that is a hard thing to do with me.

    Thank you very much Will, you are an inspiration, that I hope many children as well as adults follow the example of.

    I would appreciate it, if you would pass that on to him.

    Thanks

  • gold star, will. consider politics when you get older

  • What an awesome kid, good luck, hope everything works out well for you.

  • We are with you Will! Thank you so much!!!! --Texas

  • This world needs more kids like him.God Bless You,Will!.And thanks for uploading it!.

  • This makes me so proud! Thank you so much for posting this.

  • I'm adopting him.  He's my son.

  • Thank you Will! You are a hero, you are a brave piston firing up this engine. Stay strong. You are Gold! Love to your mom and dad too.

  • "from the mouth of babes" Thank you Will and well done! Ive heard this warm story on a XM LGBT station and im very proud of your dedication to whats right yet also sad that this has presented harassment for your beliefs! How dare some one confuse this message you snd as one of sexuality vs. whats right for us all! Thanks again Will You will make a great Lawyer!!

  • I'll pass it on to him. Thanks for the kind words!! I'm amazed by his pluck, conscience, and activism. : )

  • Thank you for your patriotism, young man.

  • yeah... lol... Who posted this???

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