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| Three days after a gay bashing, the wounds still feel fresh. (Photo by William Waybourn) |
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By: Chris Crain COMMENTS
 
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victims of
a bias crime.
Of course we all know that we cannot legislate away the hate some people feel
about us for openly and honestly living our lives. For as long as I live, I
will never forget the looks in their faces. It was more disgust than hate, but
it was there, and it was unmistakable.
I hope our gay friends in Holland realize that it’s a bit too soon to
declare victory and go home, now that they’ve won their legal battles.
Winning the hearts and minds of the people will be a much more challenging task.
And as we walked down that same street the next night, the sidewalks still
crowded with Queen’s Day partiers, I wore sunglasses covering my worst
injuries.
As so many strangers brushed past, I even reached out for my boyfriend’s
hand a few times — but this time only just to squeeze it for support.
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