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8th Aug 2008, 05:47 PM

I don't know if this has been reported here already. If it has, then a mod can delete it or move it else where

Anyways, did you all read this story?

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8626.html

It makes me really angry! I still can't believe people would do this. Where is their conscience?

hoping · 8th Aug 2008, 06:31 PM

Its sickeing that these freaks would do this, the amount of hate they have for gays must be horrible to want to kill somebody. Its really sad that he died,His family are in my prayers

beckyg · 8th Aug 2008, 06:56 PM

It makes me sick to my stomach to see stuff like this still happens.

Wander · 8th Aug 2008, 07:15 PM

Today, most people who were not alive then look back at the civil rights movement and are amazed that such a ridiculous issue could go so far. I hope the day hurries up when people look back at our times and think how stupid people were to hate and kill other individuals for their sexuality.

silentsound · 8th Aug 2008, 07:19 PM

I hate that we live in a world that would even think to resort to this at all... especially over something so trivial as sexuality

9th Aug 2008, 05:04 AM

it horrifies me to know that it happened in his home, a place where he was supposed to feel safe. If LGBT people can't feel safe in their own home, where can they? The recent reports in homophobic attacks has proven to me that the level of acceptance towards the LGBT community from the 'straight' community has started to decrease once more, it's becoming more obvious to me as I read more news reports on such cases that the streets are becoming less safe for LGBT people, rather than the safe equality of which we seek.

it makes me sad.

musicgirl112233 · 9th Aug 2008, 10:41 AM

That makes me sick

! How could someome do that.

**Ben** · 9th Aug 2008, 12:34 PM

The ignorance and hostility of some people is disgusting.
It's very upsetting to see such attacks still happening in the modern world.

Bookmarked · 9th Aug 2008, 12:48 PM

I always thought we'd moved further on. That our society had actually learned something from the past. History seems like it only wants to repeat itself.

Almost surely, the attackers will use the "homosexual panic" defense. An excuse for their senseless rage and hate. It's sad to think that one so young, so full of potential would suffer that.

9th Aug 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beckyg

It makes me sick to my stomach to see stuff like this still happens.

You are not alone Becky.
Abhorrence after abhorrence.
It almost makes you feel helpless,
yet at the same time empowered to make sure that this ends once and for all.

9th Aug 2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodoubtjunkie

it horrifies me to know that it happened in his home, a place where he was supposed to feel safe. If LGBT people can't feel safe in their own home, where can they? The recent reports in homophobic attacks has proven to me that the level of acceptance towards the LGBT community from the 'straight' community has started to decrease once more, it's becoming more obvious to me as I read more news reports on such cases that the streets are becoming less safe for LGBT people, rather than the safe equality of which we seek.

it makes me sad.

I agree with you!!!! If you can't feel safe at home...then where?! I just can't believe any of this nonsense that happens on a daily basis. So sad...

James · 9th Aug 2008, 10:33 PM

How could someone do this? may he RIP.

Brandford · 9th Aug 2008, 10:44 PM

thats so sad...i seriously dont understand why people can think just because somebody is different than them they deserve to be punished or to die, its repulsive

Alexander · 10th Aug 2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beckyg

It makes me sick to my stomach to see stuff like this still happens.

yeah. whenever I first see this kind of story I always feel like someone punched me in the gut. and it doesn't go away...

Kat22 · 10th Aug 2008, 08:28 PM

I almost cried reading this! I have a friend that had a cousin murdered in WY because he was gay almost 10 years ago and it still haunts their family. My heart goes out to this boy's family :-(

8th Aug 2008, 05:47 PM	#1
SqueakyBubbles9 Guest Posts: n/a	Sad news I don't know if this has been reported here already. If it has, then a mod can delete it or move it else where Anyways, did you all read this story? http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8626.html It makes me really angry! I still can't believe people would do this. Where is their conscience?

8th Aug 2008, 06:31 PM	#2
hoping EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: australia Age: 23 Posts: 527 Join Date: May 2007	Re: Sad news Its sickeing that these freaks would do this, the amount of hate they have for gays must be horrible to want to kill somebody. Its really sad that he died,His family are in my prayers __________________ On to canada in 2012

8th Aug 2008, 06:56 PM	#3
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Sad news It makes me sick to my stomach to see stuff like this still happens. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

8th Aug 2008, 07:15 PM	#4
Wander Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Parents, aunts, grandma, counselor, online friends Location: Central Alabama Age: 18 Posts: 2,360 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Sad news Today, most people who were not alive then look back at the civil rights movement and are amazed that such a ridiculous issue could go so far. I hope the day hurries up when people look back at our times and think how stupid people were to hate and kill other individuals for their sexuality.

8th Aug 2008, 07:19 PM	#5
silentsound Flaming Thespian Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: most people Age: 18 Posts: 2,253 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Sad news I hate that we live in a world that would even think to resort to this at all... especially over something so trivial as sexuality

9th Aug 2008, 05:04 AM	#6
nodoubtjunkie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sad news it horrifies me to know that it happened in his home, a place where he was supposed to feel safe. If LGBT people can't feel safe in their own home, where can they? The recent reports in homophobic attacks has proven to me that the level of acceptance towards the LGBT community from the 'straight' community has started to decrease once more, it's becoming more obvious to me as I read more news reports on such cases that the streets are becoming less safe for LGBT people, rather than the safe equality of which we seek. it makes me sad.

9th Aug 2008, 10:41 AM	#7
musicgirl112233 Soy Un Perdedor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Some people Location: South Carolina Age: 17 Posts: 939 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Sad news That makes me sick! How could someome do that. __________________ " Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." -A Midsummer Night's Dream Our differences provide opportunties for greater understanding.

9th Aug 2008, 12:34 PM	#8
Ben Was Invisible. EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 20 Posts: 3,702 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Sad news The ignorance and hostility of some people is disgusting. It's very upsetting to see such attacks still happening in the modern world.

9th Aug 2008, 12:48 PM	#9
Bookmarked Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: A gentleman's gentleman. Out Status: O-U-T out. Uh-huh Location: Derby, UK. Age: 21 Posts: 168 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Sad news I always thought we'd moved further on. That our society had actually learned something from the past. History seems like it only wants to repeat itself. Almost surely, the attackers will use the "homosexual panic" defense. An excuse for their senseless rage and hate. It's sad to think that one so young, so full of potential would suffer that. __________________ People on the internet are silly. Why? Click here

9th Aug 2008, 10:33 PM	#12
James EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: PEI, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 927 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Sad news How could someone do this? may he RIP.

9th Aug 2008, 10:44 PM	#13
Brandford Friendly Misanthrope Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: everyone that asks,my mom (i think) and my sister Location: Woodbridge, VA Age: 19 Posts: 6,656 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Sad news thats so sad...i seriously dont understand why people can think just because somebody is different than them they deserve to be punished or to die, its repulsive __________________ "I find nothing more depressing than optimism." --Paul Fussell

10th Aug 2008, 08:28 PM	#15
Kat22 My Life is Hype, My Love is Hype Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Very much femmie...but very much Lezzie!! Out Status: Ask and I won't lie! Location: USA Age: 24 Posts: 249 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Sad news I almost cried reading this! I have a friend that had a cousin murdered in WY because he was gay almost 10 years ago and it still haunts their family. My heart goes out to this boy's family :-( __________________ Kat I'm old enough to know... but young enough not to say no...

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