http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/02/26/pissed_off_about_the_recent_ga Comments On: Pissed Off About the Recent Gay Bashings? by Dominic Holden en-us Copyright 2009 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss
If you packing a gun you stupid faggot, then you will end up in a place that you'lll get what you want every night, in freakin prison you stupid ass.
Posted by ubnbad]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:02:22 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Chris down in The Couv]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:37:00 -0800 The Stranger
The way I see it, the only purpose of this kind of protest is to make the participants feel better about themselves, and nothing more. For me, that serves no purpose; I feel fine about myself, thanks. But what do I do about this guy coming at me with a baseball bat?
Posted by Chris down in The Couv]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:32:33 -0800 The Stranger Posted by jane doe]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:03:09 -0800 The Stranger we managed to get a ' out of the bathouse, into the streets' chant for a bit when we marched past club z..
next time though, i'm making a pitchfork and torch. just for effect. candles are ok but a torch would've been the ticket
Posted by reverend dr dj riz]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:24:43 -0800 The Stranger
Excellent points, particularly the danger of shooting and missing (or using overly-penetrating, non-frangible ammo) and the fact that only a fool would draw a gun on in a confrontation unless they were ready to kill.

Once the gun comes out, SOMEONE is probably going to die. It's quite possible it will be you, if the assailant can take the gun away from you before you shoot him.

Knives present a similar problem: you are putting someone who may not have had a deadly weapon in a position to get one if they can beat you down.

Tasers (there's a new pink model that might be suitable in this context) or affordable stun guns aren't as dangerous to the attacker or the carrier/attackee (YES, I know, occasionally someone dies after being tased). How effective they are, I have no idea.
Posted by Buck]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:18:02 -0800 The Stranger
"What do we want? A HUSBAND! when do we want him? NOW!"

"Out of the Starbucks & Into the Streets!"

"Hey hey, ho ho, Polyester has got to go!"

etc.
Posted by Andy Niable]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:20:51 -0800 The Stranger
Q Patrol 2.0, please.
Posted by Andy Niable]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:10:30 -0800 The Stranger Posted by GAY RIGHTS ARE FOR EVERYONE!!!]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:59:31 -0800 The Stranger Posted by ellarosa]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:54:00 -0800 The Stranger
Several people have mentioned concealed carry as an option, but from their comments, I'm not sure they fully understand the law or their decision to carry. Truth is, for most of us out to enjoy a night on The Hill, concealed carry is not a viable option.

For starters, carrying any firearm (concealed or open) into an area that the Liquor Control Board designates as 21+ is illegal. The law also severely frowns on carrying while intoxicated. It's also a bad idea. So there goes your ability to carry into a club, or have a firearm on your person after a drink at the bar. Note that having a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) does not change the law for you.

Also important, there are several liabilities you must consider when carrying. Carrying a gun means you can never be an asshole, ever. If someone bumps into you, calls you faggot, makes a pass at your partner, gropes you, whatever... you must not escalate the situation. This means no yelling back, no confronting them, but simply walking away. That's a hard thing to do. Drawing your weapon must be a last resort, and should only be done if your life, or that of another person, is threatened. If you draw your weapon, you must have already decided to kill your attacker.

You must also consider how safe your shot will be. In any busy urban setting, you rarely have a safe shot. There will almost always be people in the path of your shot (which remember, extends beyond your intended target), on the street, inside their apartments, driving by in their cars. You cannot risk injuring an innocent bystander.
A gun is a lethal weapon. It should only be drawn with the intent to end the life of another person. Pulling it out and waving it around will not work if you don't have the intent of pulling the trigger. Shooting your assailant in the leg will not work. Attorneys have successfully argued that non-fatality injuring an attacker means that you didn't feel your life was threatened and had no legal basis for drawing your weapon.

Some of you do not see a need for guns. Please know that those of us who apply for a CPL and legally carry a handgun respect your opinion. Be assured that we do not go out looking for an opportunity to brandish our weapons. We tend to be a very meek and tolerant lot.

For others that are curious, there are several places you can receive training without having to buy a gun. You can take a one-day safety course, which usually ends with some range time. A little extra knowledge never hurts.

My boyfriend and I enjoy shooting and practice regularly. Even with my CPL, I rarely carry on The Hill. Too great of a risk.
Posted by kai]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:04:05 -0800 The Stranger Posted by being a troll is one thing. being a STUPID troll is another.]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:41:32 -0800 The Stranger Posted by PRESIDENT OBAMA IS AGAINST GAY MARRIAGE]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:30:38 -0800 The Stranger Posted by FQTLBG RIGHTS FOR ALL!]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:17:49 -0800 The Stranger Posted by reverend dr dj riz]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:08:33 -0800 The Stranger Posted by jane doe]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:07:06 -0800 The Stranger
Naturally radical and seeking justice, they must also help their brothers and sisters in the Straight Community seek equality.


Posted by Resurgance]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:52:29 -0800 The Stranger Posted by fen]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:17:38 -0800 The Stranger Posted by fen]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:14:52 -0800 The Stranger no, most of these attacks are carried out by strangers. Take a look at this site and browse through the most recent attacks on LGBT people... All by strangers to them.
http://www.hatecrimereports.org

Posted by notke]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:01:18 -0800 The Stranger Posted by The First Darrin]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:19:39 -0800 The Stranger how exactly would you find someone who say jumped your sister at night?

While I am all for beating down someone who is attacking another person, all this talk about kicking ass is a joke. The whole point is the people jump a singer person as they walk down the street alone, its not like the scum are out at pike and broadway challenging all gays and gay supporters to a brawl.

Posted by g]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:40:16 -0800 The Stranger
that's the problem, asshole. "Not to downplay the importance..." you just did.
Posted by Bo Lee Pro-Jerry]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:21:59 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Entropy]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:28:49 -0800 The Stranger Posted by scary tyler moore]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:45:45 -0800 The Stranger