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yardwork

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6. What you describe is the definition of terrorism.

Reply to Kurska (Original post)

Sun Jun 12, 2016, 04:57 PM

Jun 2016

This attack was designed to create terror in our community.

Before we talk about what to do about it, first we must acknowledge that truth. This was an act of terrorism against the LGBTQ community.

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I'm gay and from Orlando. [View all] Kurska Jun 2016 OP

I'm gay too, and I lived in Orlando in the late 80's, early 90's. cwydro Jun 2016 #1

And I feel your pain malaise Jun 2016 #2

No words, just love and heartbreak. merrily Jun 2016 #3

Kurska... sheshe2 Jun 2016 #4

So glad you are safe! smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #5

What you describe is the definition of terrorism. yardwork Jun 2016 #6

Clearly it was intended to create fear. NutmegYankee Jun 2016 #9

I don't know. Things can go backwards fast, as history shows. yardwork Jun 2016 #10

We have a friend in Orlando who's gay and mountain grammy Jun 2016 #7

I am so sorry etherealtruth Jun 2016 #8

Sorry for your community, today, Kurska. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #11

... progressoid Jun 2016 #12

I hope everyone you know is safe and well REP Jun 2016 #13

Hugs and healing thoughts to everyone in Orlando. ucrdem Jun 2016 #14