bigotry abounds

[Thats my opinion]

40. Irish, good to know you are in the community.

The Friday vigil, that has gone on regularly for 9 years, is partly people from Pilgrim PLACE, and partly students and others from the community, including a number of veterans.

There is outrage all around the community. I have already had 40 e-mails about it.--of course, not by everybody.

Part of the outrage comes from the City government. The police department has classified this as a "hate crime", which means a criminal investigation. I am a member of an official City body called, "The Human Rights Committee" We are planning a community-wide forum on the issue.

You might understand why I no longer have the patience or the interest to deal with the abusive junk that gets aired in this forum. There is too much else to be about.

I know John, the scene's creator. He is a very mild man who also builds sets for Hollywood. Instead of making a fuss, he will just rebuild it. A beautiful person! i also know John's wife. She made that statement before most of us even knew about the incident.

It is so sad, and typical of many who posted here, that an article about a hate crime against GLBT people was massively attacked on the thin basis that I said, "Outrage is rampant." No sympathy for the Gays who ere the butt of the action. No concern about their rights Only sniping at the word "rampant." What a sad bunch!.

I'll be at the vigil tonight, while they snipe away.

On Tuesday a carload of us will be marching in the Occupy edition of the Rose Parade.

Even if you are disabled, your posts make a positive difference--so keep it up.