The scene at Barrows Park early Tuesday afternoon, in Springfield, Massachusetts, was in stark contrast to the violence that erupted here last week when nine people, all of them juveniles save one 19 year old, allegedly attacked a man because he is gay. The 30 year old victim, attacked as he walked past the Walnut Street park on June 28, shortly after 3:00 am, was thrown to the ground, kicked in the head and abdomen, punched in the face, police said. Some of his attackers yelled “That’s what we do to faggots,” according to a police report on the incident. But, as MassLive.com reports, more than two dozen people gathered here at noon to deplore the violence that sent the victim to Baystate Medical Center, saw the arrest of 8 juveniles, at least one as young as 12, and the aforementioned 19 year old. The victim, treated at Baystate and released, was not present at the rally. Police have characterized the incident as a hate crime. Honks from passing vehicles and waves and thumbs-ups proffered by their drivers greeted group members, many of whom were carrying such signs as “Stop the Hate,” and “We Want Peace Not Violence.” Ellen Graves, the anti-violence coordinator for Arise for Social Justice, said that “No one should get beat up for who they are or what they believe.” Jamari Pagan, an Old Hill neighbourhood resident who was enjoying the park with her three young children, said she had been saddened to hear of the attack. “That’s not fair, that’s not right,” said Pagan as she chatted with a friend inside the park. Robin DiAngelo, who moved Seattle to the Forest Park neighbourhood four years ago, agreed with the Springfield Police Department’s contention that such incidents are rare for Springfield. “I like to see it as an aberration that needs to be taken seriously,” said DiAngelo, who attended the demonstration or rally with her husband, Jason Toews. DiAngelo, a multi--cultural education teacher at Westfield State University, said they opted to move the city because of its diversity. “Everybody told us not to move to Springfield and we are happy not to have listened to them,” DiAngelo said. “We love the diversity that we would not have had if we had lived in Northampton or other places. We have always had a very positive experience here.” City Councillor Amaad I. Rivera, who describes himself as the city’s first openly gay city councillor and helped to organize the rally, said the incident is indicative of bullying and other issues that needs to be addressed at the grassroots level, by families and schools. “What does it say about our community that young people committed this crime?” he said. The lone adult in the group of suspects, Shay Andre Edwards, 19, of 11 George St., and the eight juveniles, were charged with unarmed robbery and civil rights violation with injury. Edward’s arraignment has been continued to Thursday.
Andrew Shirvell still contends that he did not do anything wrong in his time as an assistant state attorney general for Michigan, and even if he did, he does not think he deserved to get fired, according to filings with the state Civil Service Commission, The Detroit Free Press reports. Shirvell was fired in early November amid controversy surrounding his blog that attacked then-University of Michigan student body President Chris Armstrong, who is openly gay. On his blog, Shirvell, a U-M alumnus, said Armstrong was promoting a "radical homosexual agenda," among other claims. The AG's office -- which accused Shirvell of using his work computer for the blog and then lying to investigators about it -- ultimately let him go for "conduct unbecoming a state employee." Shirvell says in his filing that the charges against him were unsubstantiated and, even if proved, firing him was improper and "arbitrary and capricious." He first filed a complaint with the attorney general's grievance officer earlier this year to get his job back. The claim was denied, and Shirvell appealed it to the state commission. That decision is still pending. Armstrong, the former student body president, sued Shirvell in federal court, claiming harassment. The suit, which is still pending, accuses Shirvell of stalking and defaming him and of inflicting emotional distress during a "bizarre" campaign that included physical intimidation and numerous blog postings alleging Armstrong was advancing a "radical homosexual agenda." Last Wednesday, Shirvell lost an attempt to have a deposition, scheduled for July 6, sealed from public view. Judge Arthur Tarnow issued a four-page order denying the request. Shirvell also asked the judge to issue a protective order -- limiting those who can be in the room for the deposition -- arguing ongoing threats have him concerned for his safety. The judge denied that request as well. In his filing, Shirvell says he has received numerous threats "against his life and physical well-being from (Armstrong's) political supporters during the past" 10 months. "Not only were those threats brazenly made by (Armstrong's) political supporters using their own names, but they represent only a mere sampling of what (Shirvell) had to endure as a result of merely exercising his First Amendment rights." Armstrong's attorney, Deborah Gordon, said in her reply to the motion that the claims were unfounded. "(Shirvell) must presume that (Gordon) is going to bring into the deposition room, in the Federal Courthouse, miscellaneous members of the public who are then going to harm him. Defendant's suggestion is absurd and frivolous and not worthy of any further comment." She also was dismissive of the need to seal the deposition. "(Shirvell) sets forth zero legitimate basis for his highly unusual request to seal his deposition in its entirety. If embarrassment of a deponent was a criteria, virtually every deposition taken would be sealed. Ironically, Defendant Shirvell has had no problem publicly attacking (Armstrong) for all the world to hear and see, but now wants the truth or lack thereof behind his accusations to never see the light of day. (Shirvell's) deposition is an opportunity for both parties to set the record straight, and it is telling that (Shirvell) does not welcome that opportunity."
This only looks like a gay porn set; it is, in fact, Zac Efron, Brody Jenner, and a contingent of barely clothed boys frolicking on the beach July 4th.
This too, appears to be a picture from a gay porn vehicle, but is in fact 19 year old seriously cute Jack Wilshere on a mat, with two other cute boys, “exhausted” after a workout.
Sexy soccer star Frank Lampard off the coast of Spain has his rather lily white butt exposed.
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