(Intentional sarcasm up there, in case you didn’t catch it.)

Former teen star and born-again homophobe Kirk Cameron appeared at a “traditional marriage” event last night in New Jersey, and upon hearing he’d be in town, the youth caucus of the local LGBT rights organization asked if he’d also meet with bullied gay youth to talk about his homophobic statements earlier this year. 

Their requests were honest enough, especially considering Cameron would be in the area. One teenager, Corey Bernstein, wrote:

“In a kind, respectful and constructive way, we’d like to talk to you about the pain your words about being LGBT have personally caused me and other LGBT youth. Your statement that being LGBT is ‘destructive to our civilization,’ when millions of LGBT people like me try our very best every day to make our world a better place, was like a knife in the heart.”

Cameron didn’t just shoot the kid down - he had his manager tell him he couldn’t make it, but to go check out videos online where the teens could hear “his thoughts on the matter.” You mean thoughts like how homosexuality is destructive? Here’s an excerpt from his manager’s letter:

I promise you his goal is not one of trying to hurt people in any way, in fact it is just the opposite. He has a concern for their well being - not only now, but eternally.  He goes out to share a positive message through events like this weekend and I assure you he will only be presenting a positive/ inspiring message. 

I would like to suggest if you really are interested in Kirk’s thoughts on the matter, you can listen online to the interviews and comments Kirk has shared where he was given ample time to communicate his heart and thoughts. I hope you can attend the event and see for yourself.  

How much of a jerk can you be? Ugh.