Yesterday, I posted about gay Bleckley County High School student Derrick Martin, who was approved to bring his male date to the prom.

Though Derrick has received tons of support from the internet and from gay rights groups, things are not totally rosy:

"Martin said he got 54 messages Tuesday on Facebook.

'I appreciate it,' he said. 'I was speechless that they said they would buy me dinner or buy me a tux in case someone messed mine up.'

But because of the media attention, Martin’s parents have kicked him out and the teen is staying with a friend, he said."

Shame on them.

The school is holding firm on its decision to allow gay couples at the prom.