Remembering the UpStairs Lounge Massacre

Northern Light said:

This just came to my attention today and I was shocked. Seems that the thin sections of LGBT stories in history books have something to do with this. A massacre like this should be remembered no matter what the demographic, as it demonstrates what happens when bigotry is allowed to run amock.

Before anyone goes blasting religion, don't forget that there were also Christians in the fire.

Here is the link to the story, be warned that it contains graphic imagery of burned bodies:
Remembering the UpStairs Lounge: The U.S.A.’s Largest LGBT Massacre Happened 40 Years Ago Today

America has come a long way since 40 years ago, but there is still work to be done in addressing the social backwardness that causes LGBT people to be attacked every day.

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ChuckBerry said:

The fire does not appear to have been caused by an anti-LGBT person (in fact, the person suspected of starting the fire was in the club the day of the fire). Second, the suspect claimed he did not expect the building to burn, so it is doubtful he intended to physically harm anyone.

However, the poor way in which the victims were treated is reprehensible. No matter what one may think of the sins of the living, they deserve our respect, and the dead deserve the same respect. In fact, the rebuke by the Episcopal bishop of Reverend William P. Richardson for holding a memorial service reminds me of Jesus writing in the sand when the Pharisees insisted on stoning Mary Magdalene.

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Northern Light said:

This just came to my attention today and I was shocked. Seems that the thin sections of LGBT stories in history books have something to do with this. A massacre like this should be remembered no matter what the demographic, as it demonstrates what happens when bigotry is allowed to run amock.

Before anyone goes blasting religion, don't forget that there were also Christians in the fire.

Here is the link to the story, be warned that it contains graphic imagery of burned bodies:
Remembering the UpStairs Lounge: The U.S.A.’s Largest LGBT Massacre Happened 40 Years Ago Today

America has come a long way since 40 years ago, but there is still work to be done in addressing the social backwardness that causes LGBT people to be attacked every day.

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ChuckBerry said:

It still surprises me when people obviously haven't read the OP article.

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