I just found out that a guy who lives in Turkey (from a very religious Kurd family), an acquaintance of Mike & Michael, someone I've met briefly... was shot by his family for being gay. The sadness of his death is compounded by the horror of the circumstances. I can't even fathom a culture where that is the response to something you don't like or are afraid of. My world is so safe in comparison. I mourn for this man and for a world in which that kind of fear can exist.
| July 17, 2008 09:26am | 
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Hey Big-D!
The sad truth is that this isn't an isolated occurance! And, even in our own country there are hate mongers and bible thumpers who would love to see all us dead!
I recently read about a father who tried to beat the 'gay' out of his 17 year old son with a baseball bat! Or, about a gay Tulsa Oklahoma couple who can't even stay in their own home because they have been terrorized by neighbors...
Drop me a line, Dah-moan (the great). I miss chatting with you!
Jay | July 18, 2008 10:31AM