Every Member Of Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Save Senator Scott Brown Make It Gets Better Video

Every member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, except for Senator Scott Brown, appears in a new It Gets Better video aimed at helping gay teenagers who are contemplating suicide or struggling with depression, according to a report by The Boston Globe. “I know you may feel that even the people who are closest to you can’t understand what you’re going through," Senator John F. Kerry says as he starts the piece. “But I can tell you, you’re not alone," continues Representative Edward J. Markey, dean of the delegation. Eleven of the 12 members make a brief comment or two, except for Brown, the lone Republican in the delegation. The video concludes with comments from Representative Barney Frank, an openly gay congressman. Brown was invited to participate in the video, which was organized by Kerry’s office, but declined to take part, said two congressional officials. Brown’s spokesman, Colin Reed, defended that decision in a statement released yesterday. “Scott Brown has a strong record at the state and federal level against bullying and believes that all people regardless of sexual orientation should be treated with dignity and respect," Reed said. “His main focus right now is on creating jobs and getting our economy back on track." Unlike some of his fellow Massachusetts Republicans, Brown has spoken out strongly against same-sex marriage, supporting a constitutional amendment to ban such unions, and has opposed the repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Reed said Brown “believes in traditional marriage, but accepts that gay marriage is settled law in Massachusetts and believes it’s time to move on." Recently, Brown supported the repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell’’ policy banning gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military.