If you follow my facebook page then you may have already seen the story of the 10 yr old autistic boy who was bullied at school....not by the other students but by his teachers and aides.  It is absolutely appalling that someone could treat a child this way.  But,  it is insane that the people involved have not all been fired for it.
(this is the link if you have not read or seen it yet)
  http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fshine.yahoo.com%2Fparenting%2Fstuart-chaifetz-secretly-tapes-autistic-son-school-discovers-220500111.html&h=NAQEbN03vAQEDhyarG_HectzL8qR21l-f4JUyhXMfkv37Zg

I believe that it is our responsibility as human beings to take a stand and come to the defense of those who are being mistreated.  Whether it is bullying in school, discrimination or abuse.  If we don't, then we are little more then animals ourselves.

It seems so simple to me.  You see someone treating someone wrongly, you say something.  I don't expect anyone to jump into the middle of a physical encounter.  You must use common sense when defending others as well as you would in any other situation.  But, whether it's calling the authorities and letting someone know about the offense.  Or whether it is to hold that persons hand and let them know that you will be there for them.  Sometimes, that person just needs to know that someone else cares about them, for them to be able to stand up themselves.

Hey, don't get me wrong....I know that none of us are superheros.  But, we can be someones hero.  Just by making a friend, holding a hand, giving a well needed hug.

I challenge you ~ go hug someone, anyone....A family member or an old friend.  It will make both of you feel good and it is good practice.  Then when you need to hug someone whose hurting you'll be well practiced.