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Today, I attended a protest led by GLBT advocate Brendan Fay in front of NYC's Iraq Mission. The demonstration was a result of the continued murder of gay men in this country. The demonstration became a shouting match with police, after NYPD tried to stop the organizers from ringing the building's bell and hand delivering a letter of protest.
The Gay City News reporter Andy Humm had it out with police - and rightfully so, as they were obstructing a lawful act.
One thing I WILL grant Wayne Besen, though. At least he showed up at an important protest (and doesn't waste time at all the silly nothing protests most gays visiting NYC get involved in). And my boyfriend saw him on TV and thinks he makes a good appearance and presents himself well (a "good example" of a homo, as the b.f. puts it). But who is this Fay genius who sets a protest for 12:00 PM on a weekday? Unless for some reason he really didn't want too many protesters showing up.
posted by Joey, at
4/11/2009 1:09 AM
Yes, it sucks that gays are being killed in Iraq, but the average Iraqi citizen has seen relatives, friends and other hundreds of thousands of their countrymen die in the hands of our government. What do you think their reaction will be when they see a bunch of Americans trying to teach them lessons on human rights?You don't think it will come across as a little bit arrogant?.
posted by Unknown, at
4/11/2009 5:36 PM