Gay Bashing Circa 2014

sp1814 | 19:11 Thu 28th Aug 2014 | News

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Seriously...

In 2014, why is this still happening?

And this isn't a 'making a point' thread...I'm genuinely interested in the possible reasons behind this.

Is it religious fundamentalism? Anger at perceived favouritism towards an admittedly small minority? Mental illness? Bravado?

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/aug/28/man-jailed-two-years-vile-violent-attack-outside-london-club-ammonia

Again - I'm not making a point, I would like to hear your ideas as to why someone would do this?

I've seen lads having fights in nightclubs, but this is different - any ideas as to why it still happens (and I promise not to shout anyone down - honest).

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kvalidir

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The 'Goths' name was Sophie Lancaster- there is now a foundation set up in her name encouraging tolerance of all groups of people, and a stage named after her at the Bloodstock Festival. She and her boyfriend were attacked for being , as you say, Goths. Why? Honestly I've no idea except that historically people always attack groups which are dis-similar to...

05:22 Fri 29th Aug 2014

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sp1814

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Svejk

I'm sure there are enough homophobic scumbags to go around - which mean that gay people don't really have to make up stories.

Svejk

you've taken this story which could more accurately described as 'Racist Black Thug Attacks Random White People' and turned it into a 'Boo king Hoo, Everyones Picking on Gay People,,,,,,,,,,Again' thread.

agchristie

The initial, valid question, was undermined by a flawed example which was acknowledged in fairness Svejk.

Svejk

if I'd started a thread predicated on an erroneous assumption, AG, SP would be the first one to take me to task.(watch this space)

agchristie

Oh...

I tell you what Svejk, I've noticed again tonight how debates turn abusive eldewhere. Why is this? There is a simple way of disagreeing as you put it. Ive had a couple of big differences of opinion and still been thanked for a 'courteous' discussion!

Svejk

I'm never serious(much) about anything, AG. ;-)

agchristie

Prob see you around... on Chatterbank then!! ;-)

Svejk

You'll see me wherever I choose to post. ;-/

sp1814

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Svejk

Please check the first page of this thread, and have a look at my exanation/withdrawal, and see the second link.

I have explained my error.

sp1814

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But back to my my question - why do you think these attacks continue (again - see my second link).

retrocop ha proffered the suggestion that gay people flaunting their sexuality by going to bars and clubs may be part of the reason. I would have thought it was more complex than that.

What are *your* thoughts?

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