Unfortunately David, we are surrounded by so many closed minded people. I know exactly how you feel. I get picked as well for liking MIKA, especially at work. There is a girl that works with me and she believes that I shouldn't like MIKA because I am not white!!!!. You don't understand how annoyed I get. I wish I could just kick her nasty butt!!. Well, thanks to MIKA I really don't care what people think. Yes, sometimes is hard but you know we got the balls to like whatever and not be ashamed about it. The people at your school need to grow up. If they get physical offensive with you; you need to say something is not right and probably illegal. I am going to Mexico next year, tell me who is bothering you and I will kick them for you. hehehe
Hugs
Lucy