4 Teenagers Are Arrested in Attack at Gay Shelter

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	4 Teenagers Are Arrested in Attack at Gay Shelter

zasel

7-9-2008 3:21 PM

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zasel says:

As much as things have improved in society in its acceptance of glbt people, these kinds of horrible incidents occur on a daily basis. It is important for the members of the gay community to NOT fall into a state of complacency, because homophobia is still alive and well.

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