tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post742598921774033539..comments2024-03-28T13:46:38.346-04:00Comments on Pardon Me For Asking: Many Attend Vigil Against Bias Crime In Carroll GardensKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17882047670852126739noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-61435887526375742312010-03-25T11:50:56.883-04:002010-03-25T11:50:56.883-04:00I posted video of the moving speech given by Couns...I posted video of the moving speech given by Counsel woman Letitia James. It's well worth a watch! This was a wonderful response to the crime!<br /><br />http://davidfmartinez.posterous.com/carroll-gardens-luquer-street-vigilDavidhttp://davidfmartinez.posterous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-84733597161319601722010-03-18T12:47:06.690-04:002010-03-18T12:47:06.690-04:00To Bruce McD: I'm glad you used the term rally...To Bruce McD: I'm glad you used the term rally in your 1st entry, NOT "Vigil" - I was always under the impression that you have a vigil for the dead or dying and that you have a rally for support of a person or cause. I know it's just phrasing, but still. Thanks.<br /><br />Although I'm not a Jon Heyer fan, there's no reason why you can't Rally Around someone whose been attacked and yet still not be able to fundimentally support Gay Marriage. Someone can be against the current Health Reform Measures but still be PRO-Health Care. Meanwhile, I agree with you that other 'better choices' could have and should have been asked to speak, also.Raised in Carroll Gardensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-28489434794868613072010-03-17T13:25:06.184-04:002010-03-17T13:25:06.184-04:00@ Anonymous 8:55 a.m.
I may be mistaken, but as I...@ Anonymous 8:55 a.m.<br /><br />I may be mistaken, but as I understand it, this vigil was planned by several gay rights activists. If you were concerned about there not being a vigil for the other attack, perhaps you should have planned one yourself?<br /><br />It's very easy to complain, but when it comes down to brass tacks, it rings hollow if the complainer doesn't actually get involved and take action themselves.Bruce McD.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17371191168876010440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-72531824435030025142010-03-17T08:55:31.236-04:002010-03-17T08:55:31.236-04:00Why not a "vigil" for that poor soul who...Why not a "vigil" for that poor soul who was beaten so savagely at Luquer and Smith not so long ago?<br /> I suppose his plight is less than our gay friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-63748167366611164912010-03-16T13:11:40.650-04:002010-03-16T13:11:40.650-04:00I'm so glad this rally happened! I found it pu...I'm so glad this rally happened! I found it puzzling, though, that there was no amplification for the speakers, some of whom were nearly impossible to hear even 10 feet away. A bullhorn would have worked wonders!<br /><br />I also found it puzzling that they allowed the one former candidate for our city council seat who OPPOSED gay equality (Jon Heyer) to speak at the rally, even though several of the other candidates who vied for the seat and supported gay equality (including one who is openly gay) were also in attendance and weren't asked to say a few words. I don't care how quickly he "responded" to word that this attack happened, there were better options to put front and center who offer unequivocal support GLBT rights.Bruce McD.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17371191168876010440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-65245498533043489162010-03-16T04:25:15.653-04:002010-03-16T04:25:15.653-04:00Maybe the 76th unit will have more of a presence ...Maybe the 76th unit will have more of a presence in the community now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com