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Libs Of Tik Tok Twitterer: LGBTQ People Are ‘Just Evil’ + More News
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Vandalized Pride Flag Replaced With 100s + More LGBTQ News
Some news items you might have missed: • TikTok: After an anonymous homophobe tore up his two Pride flags displayed for Pride Month, Albuquerque resident Addison Foskey decided to replace his vandalized Pride flag with hundreds of rainbow flags. Folks, you can try but you can’t kill the rainbow. Continue reading “Vandalized Pride Flag Replaced With 100s + More LGBTQ News”
Trumper Who Destroyed Rainbow Crosswalk Rejects Plea Deal, Demands Trial
The man who was reportedly captured on video destroying a rainbow gay pride streetscape in Delray Beach is apparently declining a plea deal and demanding a trial by jury. I mentioned there’s video footage of the incident, right? Continue reading “Trumper Who Destroyed Rainbow Crosswalk Rejects Plea Deal, Demands Trial”
BYU Student Defaces Messages Of Support For LGBTQ
A BYU student defaces messages of support and empathy for the LGBTQ community in a video currently making its way around social media. The incident apparently took place at the south entrance to Brigham Young University. Continue reading “BYU Student Defaces Messages Of Support For LGBTQ”
Vandals Burn ‘FAG’ Into The Front Lawn Of Ohio Gay Couple
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“Am I pissed? Livid like you’ve probably never seen me,” wrote Stone in a Facebook post. “Did I go right ahead and mow that sh*t down and go about my day? After filing a police report and finding out many of our neighbors have security cameras that cover our block, you flippin bet I did.” Adding that the couple refuses to let an act of “small-minded ignorance” be allowed to bring negativity into their lives, they created a fundraiser on Facebook for the local organization Have a Gay Day. The organization works to create a safe environment for the purpose of equality, education, and support for the LGBTQ community and its allies. In six days, the fundraiser has racked up nearly $5,000 in donations. “The love and support that has been shown and spread from our story has been incredible,” wrote Stone thanking friends, family, and strangers for their contributions. “Whether you are near or far, thank you for all of the love and compassion you have shown us and each other.” “If this hateful act had to happen, we are thrilled to be able to turn it into a message of love and support,” he added. Arcanum Police Chief Marcus Ballinger told WHIO that the investigation into who is responsible for the vandalism is still underway, but he’s not sure what the culprit would be charged with. “It all comes down to what the prosecutors’ office decides how they want to proceed,” said Ballinger. “Right now we’re in the investigative phase of the case.” Ohio has no statewide hate crime statute regarding crimes against someone for sexual orientation.
Video: Pride Flag Vandalized In DC Neighborhood
A man in Washington D.C. was caught on video walking into a resident’s front yard and ripping down a rainbow Pride flag, all while yelling homophobic slurs.
The 30-second security camera video shows the man walking down the sidewalk, seemingly talking to himself. In the clip’s audio, he can be heard shouting, “F*gg*t motherf**ker, you f*gg*t flag-flying motherf**ker.”
Clear as day, the man enters the yard, striding right up to the flag and snatching it from its mount.
Continuing to rant, the man attempts to destroy the flag slamming it on the ground before exiting the scene.
Twitter user @mjasonrhoades posted the clip to his account as well as the local D.C. community blog, Popville.
“This happened in broad daylight at our house on Independence at 17th St SE this morning while my wife was walking our dog,” wrote the Twitter user. “People like this should not be on our streets.”
. @PoPville @CMCharlesAllen @MayorBowser @DCPoliceDept This happened in broad daylight at our house on Independence at 17th St SE this morning while my wife was walking our dog. People like this should not be on our streets. pic.twitter.com/L6DEIrrbEp— No One (@mjasonrhoades) July 2, 2019
The Washington Blade reports that D.C. police have seen the video but haven’t been able to contact the resident.
“We saw the Popville post as well and have attempted to make contact with and have the property owner make a report,” said D.C. Police Lt. Brett Parson, who oversees the department’s LGBT Liaison Unit. “They were encouraged to contact the LGBT Liaison Unit Duty Phone or call 911.”
“We stand ready to respond, investigate, and provide support,” added Parson.
Watch the report from the Washington NBC News affiliate below.
Florida Church Fights Homophobic Vandalism With LGBT Messages Of Inclusion
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A church in Florida responded to homophobic vandalism with its own message of love.
Over the weekend, the Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, found the words “gay pastor” spray-painted across the church’s sign.
But, instead of immediately removing the graffiti, Rev. Andy Oliver decided to leave the spray paint surrounded by a rainbow of hearts (in a nod to the LGBTQ community) and the phrase, “LOVE ALWAYS WINS!”
“This is just one example of the type of hate crime and hate message the LGBT community goes through regularly,” Oliver told The Tampa Bay Times. “It certainly isn’t great our sign got vandalized, but we want to surround that message of hate with a message of love, and that’s what we’ve received since.”
Additionally, Oliver posted on the opposite side of the church sign the statement, “Vandalism is a felony that shouldn’t take away your vote for life! Vote yes on Amendment 4.”
Folks in the Sunshine state will soon vote on Amendment 4 which would restore voting rights to most felons after serving their time in prison.
The church has a history of using its sign to share progressive messages.
In July, a brick was thrown through the sign after a quote by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis had been posted. That damage was significant enough that funds had to be raised to purchase a new sign set to be installed next month.
According to a St. Petersburg Police Department spokesperson, the authorities are investigating the vandalism.
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman chimed in via his Facebook account writing, “Amen, Allendale UMC – St. Petersburg. And this shows that we still have work to do, and why we fight every single day to create a climate of inclusion.”
Viral Video: Man Smashes Gay Ad At Bus Shelter
A man who claims to be a former Marine with nine children decided he had a “motherfucking First Amendment right” to smash and destroy a bus shelter ad that promoted a gay dating site.
“I’ve got nine children. Two boys, seven girls. I don’t want em seeing this f–king bulls–t on the streets of the USA. I fought for it. I’m a Marine. I didn’t fight for this s–t to be put up on my goddamn streets. It’s disrespectful. It’s insulting to people who do not care about this s–t. I’m smashing it outta there with a brick.”
I’ll be curious to see if anyone (police/ad company) attempt to track the man down.
Michigan: Anti-Gay Auto Shop Owner Claims Graffiti Attack By “Evil” Homosexual Agenda
Michigan auto shop owner Brian Klawiter recently reported his business being vandalized by what he calls the “evil” homosexual agenda.
This comes in the wake of Klawiter’s inflammatory statements last week when he said he wouldn’t serve “openly gay” customers.
From Klawiter’s Facebook page:
Well, folks, as we predicted, it didn’t take long for the ugly face of the homosexual movement to present itself. What started out with “mere” death threats against myself and my family and homosexuals spamming my Facebook page with gay porn shots, has escalated to physical violence.
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The homosexual agenda is evil, and is prepared to destroy anyone who gets in its way, or who calls homosexuality a sin. Today it’s us; tomorrow, it could be you.
There’s really no way to know if this is true vandalism or staged to gin up further anti-gay furor.
But everyone should know violence and destruction by our side does no good for anyone.
Nowhere. No how.
Don’t do it.