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In reply to the discussion: WTF!!! a Woman was beaten to a pulp because she is gay [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)That poor woman, I can't imagine her pain, emotional as well as physical as there is no assurance that she will be safe from this happening again. I do not doubt your statements at all, I have seen the hateful, ignorant statements even of people who are elected to high office in this country. A first step would be to make such people ineligible for any elected office. It's more than sad that this has not already happened.
This vicious criminal should be charged with attempted murder, it seems he has not been so far, and kept away from the public for as long as the law allows. And his hatred and viciousness should be made an example of as a lesson for others who may harbor similar sick proclivities.
My SO's uncle, who died recently was Gay. He never felt safe enough to live openly as a Gay man, which made me sad. But I understood his fears of doing so.
I wish I could assure that you are wrong, but I know you are not. Let us know what we can do to help eradicate this sickness from our society. If it's any comfort to you, there are many people who want to do that but often don't know how. Take care of yourself. You are one of those on DU for whom I have always had the most respect.