Gay Pride Event Turns Violent, Religious Protestor Attacked

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SEATTLE -- A protester holding a sign reading "Repent or Else" was attacked by a group of people following a loud argument during Pridefest Sunday, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Bicycle officers heard a loud debate between two groups of people near Fourth Avenue North and Broad Street but continued on their way.

According to video shot by a witness, after officers leave the crowd continues to yell at and shove two religious protesters, one of whom is holding a sign that reads "Repent or Else" and "Jesus Saves from Sin."

At one point, the video shows a 36-year-old Marysville man taking off his shirt and threatening the sign-holding protester. The man eventually starts leaving, saying, "Cops are coming; let's roll."

After a group of women try unsuccessfully to steal the protester's sign, a group of men grab onto it and pull him to the ground while the crowd applauds. That's when the video shows the 36-year-old run back toward the fight and punch the sign-holder in the back of the head multiple times.

 

[DamianTV]

The guy has the right to protest, sure, but maybe a bit of self control by keeping his mouth shut to begin with could have done wonders. Now me? I probably would have interpreted his statements as a THREAT because that is what he was doing. Hmm, I wonder why he got his ass beat? It wasnt because he was protesting, it was because he took it upon himself to not leave other people alone. At the rate we are going, it wouldnt suprise me if the Jews of this generation end up being the Gays.

 

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

oh look, the people wanting tolerance being intolerant

 

[talkingpointes]

The guy has the right to protest, sure, but maybe a bit of self control by keeping his mouth shut to begin with could have done wonders. Now me? I probably would have interpreted his statements as a THREAT because that is what he was doing. Hmm, I wonder why he got his ass beat? It wasnt because he was protesting, it was because he took it upon himself to not leave other people alone. At the rate we are going, it wouldnt suprise me if the Jews of this generation end up being the Gays.

Words or not, they can take a dick -- why not a joke?

 

[Sola_Fide]

Expect this to happen all of the time now. Because homosexuality is the new civil right backed by the politically correct establishment, the same kind of social pressure that exists against racists today will now be shown to people who merely have a principled religious stand against homosexual behavior.

 

[brushfire]

Never knew gays were so intolerant of others... Irrrrony.

 

[Origanalist]

They take their political correctness VERY seriously in Seattle. God I hate that place.

 

[Qdog]

To be honest, I find the bible thumping gay-haters more irritating than the men who choose to have anal intercourse with each other.

We all knew all along that for the vast majority of the gays that were pushing for equality, and free speech etc. they actually don't give 2 shits about either.

This was clearly apparent when back during the election, I tried having serious conversations with gay friends of mine who were staunchly pro-Obama. I introduced to them the idea that Obama actually hasn't done anything for the "gay community" other than half-hearted lip service, and then contrasted him to a candidate like Gary Johnson, who was actually much more "pro-gay" but did so from a standpoint of wanting to get the government out of marriage.

In the end, I was lead to the conclusion that none of my gay friends wanted "equality", what they really wanted a seat on the government gravy train.

 

[leverguy]

At the rate we are going, it wouldnt suprise me if the Jews of this generation end up being the Gays.

At the rate we're going, its more likely to be the protesters...

 

[MelissaWV]

If it were any other group there'd be people flocking to call this all staged lol

Newsflash: there are total assholes on every side of things, and they are usually the loudest and most visible.

 

[Antischism]

Very predictable replies in this thread. Never miss an opportunity to bash homosexuality or make snide remarks!

If it were an anti-choice protest and pro-choice people were doing what these Bible-thumpers were doing, you'd see a different reaction here.

 

[LibertyEagle]

The guy has the right to protest, sure, but maybe a bit of self control by keeping his mouth shut to begin with could have done wonders. Now me? I probably would have interpreted his statements as a THREAT because that is what he was doing. Hmm, I wonder why he got his ass beat? It wasnt because he was protesting, it was because he took it upon himself to not leave other people alone. At the rate we are going, it wouldnt suprise me if the Jews of this generation end up being the Gays.

I think you missed who it was who was beat. It wasn't gays.

But, why don't you think about what you said and apply it to those who are protesting the FED, or any number of things. Would it be alright for them to be beat up if they didn't keep their mouths shut?

 

[KEEF]

So not a joke here, but if the straight protester gets his ass beat by the homosexual, could the homosexual get charged for a hate crime?

 

[MelissaWV]

So not a joke here, but if the straight protester gets his ass beat by the homosexual, could the homosexual get charged for a hate crime?

Probably not, because that's one of the fundamental injustices of "hate crime" legislation.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Very predictable replies in this thread. Never miss an opportunity to bash homosexuality or make snide remarks!

If it were an anti-choice protest and pro-choice people were doing what these Bible-thumpers were doing, you'd see a different reaction here.

Are you unable to look at this particular incident objectively and denounce the people who aggressed against the protestors?

This incident has nothing to do with the pro-life vs pro-death issue.

 

[KEEF]

Probably not, because that's one of the fundamental injustices of "hate crime" legislation.

If I were a prosecutor, I would be all about that just to show the hypocrisy in that legislation.

 

[MelissaWV]

If I were a prosecutor, I would be all about that just to show the hypocrisy in that legislation.

Sadly, district attorneys don't like to court controversy unless they think it will garner popularity or label them a trailblazer. This will only get them painted as anti-minority (be it sexual orientation, race, religion, gender, or anything else that benefits from hate crimes legislation).

 

[supermario21]

Watching a bunch of gay protestors try and fight a guy is hilarious lol. Those outfits

 

[Christian Liberty]

To be honest, I find the bible thumping gay-haters more irritating than the men who choose to have anal intercourse with each other.

We all knew all along that for the vast majority of the gays that were pushing for equality, and free speech etc. they actually don't give 2 shits about either.

This was clearly apparent when back during the election, I tried having serious conversations with gay friends of mine who were staunchly pro-Obama. I introduced to them the idea that Obama actually hasn't done anything for the "gay community" other than half-hearted lip service, and then contrasted him to a candidate like Gary Johnson, who was actually much more "pro-gay" but did so from a standpoint of wanting to get the government out of marriage.

In the end, I was lead to the conclusion that none of my gay friends wanted "equality", what they really wanted a seat on the government gravy train.

When did Gary Johnson ever support getting the govt. out of marriage?

As for this whole thing, I don't really care who you find annoying. The gay people committed aggression against the Christian in this case. They should be flogged for assault, or otherwise have to pay restitution to the man (His choice.)

Very predictable replies in this thread. Never miss an opportunity to bash homosexuality or make snide remarks!

If it were an anti-choice protest and pro-choice people were doing what these Bible-thumpers were doing, you'd see a different reaction here.

I don't care about homosexuality, at least not enough so to make it affect my opinion here. I find homosexuality, and indeed, "pro-choice" protesting to be disgusting, but even still, beating the crap out of someone for free speech is assault, regardless.

Are you unable to look at this particular incident objectively and denounce the people who aggressed against the protestors?

This incident has nothing to do with the pro-life vs pro-death issue.

This.

 

[Paulistinian]

I was at Seattle Pride and I saw that asshole with the sign. He was standing at the entrance telling everyone they were going to Hell. Most people were quite nice to him, offering him flowers and hugs. A lesbian woman got close to him, smiling and talking softly and kindly, and you could tell the religious protestor was sick to his stomach. His body language showed how uncomfortable he was that he was standing so close to a lesbian. She hugged him. There were 150,000 people at Seattle Pride, and there was only that one single protestor.