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800 Maynard Ave S, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98134
800 Maynard Ave S, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98134
Atlanta is one of the most gay friendly cities in the United States.
Mayor Franklin supports gay marriage, an uncommon position for a Georgia office holder.
Fuck Off and Die.
I don't doubt that the mayor is gay friendly. I even knew that about her. But the mayor didn't conduct the raid, unfortunately, two dozen cops did—and their actions seem to have been quite homophobic and hostile. And... the raid happened because, reports so far indicate, the mayor got one tip about drugs at the bar.
I thought we were all united?
My Southern Homophobe Slang is a little rusty-
"those homos didn't thar shirts on."?
translation, please?
But, usually I've found the city's corporate culture, ability to hold hands on the street, dirty looks from a receptionist at a doctor's office when you say "husband" as next of kin with a male's name, etc not do not compare with cities on the coasts that are even half the size.
In this particular case, I wonder if straight bars with scantily clad go-go dancers are held to the same standards. Do they also need an "adult entertainment" license? What if it was Aussiebum speedos instead of underwear? Surely a hotel pool bar wouldn't need an "adult entertainment license" to have a pool party featuring men wearing those? What's the difference?
Two City Council members interceded to get the arrested staff released from jail.
You know the Mayor to be Gay friendly.
You know the Mayor did not conduct the raid.
Yet you accuse the Mayor of anti-gay bias and encourage smartasses to send her harassing "tips".
Rather than, say, waiting to hear the Mayor's response or seeing what actions the Mayor will take.
I repeat:
Mayor Franklin runs one of the most gay friendly governments in the United States. Despite constant interference and opposition from the Georgia Legislature.
But that is not good enough for some people.
Savage IS a total prick.
I wouldn't care if the mayor was a gay man who cried rainbows with a French husband and three adopted transgendered children. This shit's got to stop, and the mayor's the boss and ultimately responsible.
Right. Add to that a "gay-friendly street," and you've got the correct picture. They're virtual prisoners in that part of town. Venture out, and it's back to hushed tones in restaurants, acting like "friends" on the street or in the cabs, movies, restaurants.
And even if your city has protection laws or domestic partnerships, don't think about moving. Once you step foot outside your "gay-friendly" city, you're in hostile red-state hell, with no protections whatsoever.
I know that people choose to live in these places for all sorts of complicated reasons (family is there; earning lots of money; southern gothic charm), but I've never really heard a convincing argument for giving up dignity.
No, you should go back....with as many queer folks as you can find. Kiss-Ins work. The Mor(m)ons in SLC are ruing the day they busted that gay couple for holding hands and so earned a now weekly Queer Kiss-In in front of their temples. Go back to Captain Blacks and take it over. Kiss (with tongue), hold hands, and grope freely in front of their hostile straight patrons and staff....and make it very clear you're there to stay so they may as just smile and get used to it.
all the taco macs
flip flops
jr crickets
tavern 99
moondogs
vinocity
sleep well Atlanta.
That is rich. Yeah.. great idea... go down to a southern city like that, and see what pulling a gun gets you. Who do you think is more familiar with weapons? Teh Gay or Joe Southern Hillbilly?
Too funny. Don't try using weapons against a conservative Southerner unless you have a deathwish.
Then again.. maybe you do...
I'm ashamed that despite all the standards and training for police officers, that we still have high school bullies getting their ya-ya's by harassing gay folk.
We have 10,000 people headed for Atlanta at the end of May for our professional meeting. I'm asking them to question the Mayor and the Visitor/Convention Bureau about this incident. We need reassurance that our rights will be respected and the perpetrators of this abuse will be hung (after a fair trial).
In the end, the only thing that makes a difference is the gay dollar.
If you're looking for answers, this bit of information left in the comment section following the article in the Southern Voice on the raid and the protest planned for Sunday:
"AndyATL: For those in the LGBT community who are even remotely considering voting for Liz Coyle for District 6 council, please do your homework. Coyle is working closely with Midtown busybody and NIMBY Peggy Denby, who wants to close down gay bars in the area. Google "Peggy Denby, Bulldogs, and Prostitution" to see an example of her racist and homophobic efforts to turn Midtown into a sterile Buckhead. "
In an interview with Southern Voice on Friday morning, Harris said the APD officers followed the same procedures they would have used for raiding any other nightclub.
In a third interview late Friday, Harris said that the raid originated from two anonymous complaints: one to the mayor's tip line and the other to Crimestoppers. The complaints alleged that Thursday is "sex night" at the club and that gay men were having sex not only in the club but outside as well, she said.
“The original complaint received is that on Thursday night at the club is sex night. … It's saying the club is a sleezy place on Thursday all that goes on is solicting of sex," Harris said.
According to Harris, the complaints claimed that the club owners retaliated against neighbors by pointing speakers at residential apartment complexes nearby and playings sounds of gay men having sex.
I was always scared to go to The Eagle because I was afraid there would be some mustachioed guys in chaps doing the tango next to the jukebox or I'd get gangbanged in the backroom on the way to the pottie. ...
Thursday is okay-- it's supposed to be underwear night if you're into that kind of thing.
"Bears don't meet here any more..... And they have Go Go Dancers there on Thursday Night's so watch out knowing how the city of Atlanta is."
"Atlanta Eagle, Atlanta's best-known leather bar, is famous for its cavernous dark rooms and shadowy corners. (and NASTY floors!) The crowd at the Eagle tends to be hard-core, so pretty boys and dolled-up drag queens don't really play here."
Please visit: http://AtlantaEagleRaid.com for more information.