Paul Begala says his friends have a terrific son , Joe ; strong , intelligent , sensitive and also gay . This was no problem to his smart , loving parents ; but at 13 , Joe tried to kill himself , he says . But I for one will thank God for family : the folks who fight for you when you 're vulnerable , forgive you when you 're wrong , and always , always love you -- even if you 're a little squirrelly . He had been bullied in school for being homosexual ( which is why they called him " the boy who cried wolf ) Begala : It offers a good reminder at Thanksgiving , as families share love and acceptance .
Paul Begala says his friends have a terrific son , Joe ; strong , intelligent , sensitive and also gay . This was no problem to his smart , loving parents ; but at 13 , Joe tried to kill himself , he says . He had been bullied in school for being homosexual ( which is why they called him " the boy who cried wolf ) Begala : It offers a good reminder at Thanksgiving , as families share love and acceptance .