On Monday, May 20th, a rally against LGBT violence was held in New
York City. Many supporters of gay and lesbian rights were present. It was an
awesome event with a great turnout of people. However, only hours after the
rally, multiple tragedies began to take place. One of 6 attacks that night, was
the one on Dan Contarino. Contarino had worked at a nightclub in Philly He was
in NYC to attend the rally. Witnesses say that the suspect was allegedly
kicking Contarino while screaming anti-gay slurs. If there just so happened to
be a bystander who was willing to step in and help, maybe Dan Contarino would
not have had to suffer a brutal beating and undergo many life-changing
surgeries. This brings the number of gay bashings in NYC in just 30 days, to 7.
This is absolutely outrageous. Many people
disagree with me when I say that gays and lesbians should have the same rights
as any other couples. While they may disagree, things such as beatings, and
even MURDER, are highly unnecessary. That's about as crazy as killing
someone for being a different religion than you. I want you, my fellow readers,
to make me a promise. Please, promise me that if you ever see someone being
badgered, not only for being gay or lesbian, but for anything, that you will
step in and do your part. It is our responsibility as activists and supporters
of what's right to make this world a better place.
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