any non-haters in the phoenix area !!!!

azbill · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 09:59 AM

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this...
there has been a few incidents of hate crime tagging here in FH !!!

there is a support rally at the local community center tonight 9-9-09 at 5:30 pm
I will be there with my bike to show that MAB's are not haters

I lived through much ugliness like this in the 60's and cannot believe it still goes on

if you can, all are welcome to attend
here is a link re: more info
Town rallies to victims of possible hate crimes

freewheeling frank · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 11:56 AM

thank you it is good to know that there are still people out there who still care about their fellow humans, i am with you in spirit, frank

**2door** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 02:40 PM

Nice going, Bill. It's people like you that give me hope for the future. Like Frank, I'll be with you in spirit. How about a report on the event afterwards? Maybe a photo or two?

Tom

fasteddy · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 04:02 PM

Bill, I too wish I was closer. Not to like someone is one thing but to attack them because of it is not acceptable
Thank you for standing up for someone elses rights.

Steve.

azbill · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 09:08 PM

there was a change of plans...
they had everybody meet at the town park (fountain) and then, were marching 4 blocks to the community center...
I was walking my bike, when a policeman asked not to

, rather than argue and draw attention away from the reason for the get-together in the first place I came home, but I DID talk to one of the victims and she knows I have her back if I ever see it happening

ps...I couldn't leave my bike unprotected at the fountain, it is my only trans

Srjeeper · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azbill

I was walking my bike, when a policeman asked not to

Just curious, did he give any reason for that request/directive?

I'd also like to say that I believe you showed alot of class, on both points!

azbill · #7 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009, 01:21 AM

he never did give a reason other than a lame 'somebody complained' line
he had stopped me before though
I have learned not to argue on the side of the road
if neccesary, I can/will argue before a judge