http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2011/03/30/2011-03-30_damian_furtch_victim_of_manhattan_gaybias_attack_says_its_part_of_larger_problem.html
QuoteThe victim of a gay-bias attack in the West Village spoke out Wednesday about growing violence against members of his community.
Damian Furtch, 26, was pummeled early Sunday by two suspects shouting anti-gay epithets, police said.
The beating was the third bias attack in the neighborhood since October.
"The attack against me is part of the larger issue of violence against gay and transgender people in New York City," Furtch said in a statement.
"This has to stop. Under no circumstance should a person be attacked for their sexual orientation."
City leaders were also outraged over the hate crime. "We are sickened by this hateful attack on our streets and will not stand for it," said City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D-Manhattan), who handed out flyers condemning the assault.
Furtch said a group of men first harassed him and a friend about their bright-colored clothing while they ordered food at the McDonald's at W. Third St. and Sixth Ave.
"I stepped outside . . . in an effort to avoid the tension in the restaurant," Furtch said.
But two of the men - believed to be between 18 and 20 years old, one with a tattoo of a cross under his left eye - followed Furtch to the sidewalk and set upon him, police said.
The crime comes months after two similar attacks.
In October, Frederick Giunta was busted for beating a bartender inside Julius Bar on W. 10th St.
Days earlier, Matthew Francis, 21, allegedly shouted homophobic slurs and assaulted a man in the Stonewall Inn.
Police ask anyone with information on the most recent attack to call the Crime Stoppers hotline, (800) 577-TIPS.
Lesson learned: stick to partying in Chelsea and the East Vil. -_-
I hate seeing this kind of thing. What's the matter with people anyway? Beating up someone like this. :(
Harassing them over their choice in clothes? Are we sure the perps weren't themselves gay fashionistas? :yeahright:
If he's speaking out, I'm questioning the brutality of the attack. :hmm:
Quote from: Slargos on March 31, 2011, 03:38:59 PM
If he's speaking out, I'm questioning the brutality of the attack. :hmm:
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So he got told at least once; I'm still questioning the brutality.
Is it called brutality because it was done to a faggot? The hate-crime factor also increases the language level employed to describe the crime?
Maybe if he hadn't tackled the dudes, they wouldn't have kicked the shit out of him.
Yay, a whole weekend of Languish cocknibbler indignation to look forward to.
It's hard to get indignant over petty crime.
Then again, if this happens to Martinus, it's funny.
Quote from: garbon on March 31, 2011, 12:54:41 PM
Lesson learned: stick to partying in Chelsea and the East Vil. -_-
What if you have to travel from one to the other?
The gay agenda strikes again! :mad:
QuoteDamian Furtch, 26, was allegedlypummeled early Sunday by two suspects allegedlyshouting anti-gay epithets, police said.
It could be just a terrible misunderstanding
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on April 03, 2011, 11:11:04 PM
What if you have to travel from one to the other?
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Quote from: Razgovory on April 03, 2011, 11:14:35 PM
The gay agenda strikes again! :mad:
QuoteDamian Furtch, 26, was allegedlypummeled early Sunday by two suspects allegedlyshouting anti-gay epithets, police said.
It could be just a terrible misunderstanding
The homeless man who attacked him said that he's gay too.
So, it was a fagfight?
Quote from: Siege on April 04, 2011, 11:14:35 AM
So, it was a fagfight?
Looks likely. Also, I like how the same new source, now that the hate crime aspect is being questioned, is pointing out that the "victim" is 6'4".
The Gay agenda has been thwarted.
Quote from: garbon on April 04, 2011, 11:19:12 AM
Quote from: Siege on April 04, 2011, 11:14:35 AM
So, it was a fagfight?
Looks likely. Also, I like how the same new source, now that the hate crime aspect is being questioned, is pointing out that the "victim" is 6'4".
That have nothing to do with it.
A trained midget can beat the shit of an untrained 6'4'' any day.
:x
Quote from: Razgovory on April 04, 2011, 12:10:44 PM
Quote from: garbon on April 04, 2011, 11:27:40 AM
Quote from: Razgovory on April 04, 2011, 11:20:38 AM
The Gay agenda has been thwarted.
For now. -_-
Don't worry, your gay will come.
Waiting For The One
The Gay That Never Comes
Whe You Stand Up And Feel The Warm
The Gay That Never
Quote from: garbon on April 04, 2011, 07:15:36 AM
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on April 03, 2011, 11:11:04 PM
What if you have to travel from one to the other?
{L train graphic}
That lets you off in the West Village, you have to walk north and west for Chelsea.
Plus, I would submit that if the objective is to increase one's personal security, taking the L train is not the optimal solution.
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on April 05, 2011, 11:30:34 AM
Quote from: garbon on April 04, 2011, 07:15:36 AM
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on April 03, 2011, 11:11:04 PM
What if you have to travel from one to the other?
{L train graphic}
That lets you off in the West Village, you have to walk north and west for Chelsea.
Plus, I would submit that if the objective is to increase one's personal security, taking the L train is not the optimal solution.
:huh:
The L stop is at 8th avenue and 14th (the latter is the boundary between the Wet Village and Chelsea). The heart of "gay" Chelsea is between 15th and 23rd around 8th. Not really much walking needed (/I guess one could transfer at 8th ave to the ACE but going up 1 stop seems unnecessary).
Besides, in Manhattan, the L is easily the cleanest and nicest subway line.
But you are right, I do have a tendency to catch a cab from Chelsea to the East Village when the bars close.
When I think of that immediate area, I think of Chelsea Market, Old Homestead, and the bar in the Maritime Building, none of which I particularly associate with gay New York. Not as familiar with the area around 8th although around 14th it looks just like your standard gritty downtown NY location.
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on April 08, 2011, 01:15:41 PM
When I think of that immediate area, I think of Chelsea Market, Old Homestead, and the bar in the Maritime Building, none of which I particularly associate with gay New York. Not as familiar with the area around 8th although around 14th it looks just like your standard gritty downtown NY location.
I'm sorry for you? :P
I might move to Brooklyn. :weep: