Outrage gay rights protest at Palestine rally Saturday 15th May
Bolshie Photos | 17.05.2004 18:24 | Indymedia | London
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Peter and his comrades attempted to protest against the brutal occupation of Palestine by Israel while at the same time drawing attention to the presecution of gays in the occupied territories by the Palestinan Authority and their security forces.
While attempting to do this they were unfortunately harassed and heckled by some stewards and protesters.
Peter Tatchell has been a lifelong fighter for Palestinian liberation and many other progressive causes. Apparantely his vision of a democratic Palestine where all are free and equal didn't seem to be shared by all at that protest, as they were trying to shield their placards from the public and media. Personally it was a bit strange to be threatened by long standing and respected activists who tried to stop me taking these pix. As if I didn't already get enough grief from cops and fascists in my line of work. The last thing I need was what I thought was my own side trying to stop me doing my job! I bet these idiots will be rather embarssed by their actions on that day!
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A united front......
17.05.2004 21:11
Some explinations please
Many Regards As Ever
John
john Cooper
e-mail: papillon_jc@yahoo.co.uk
oversimplification
17.05.2004 21:18
should perhaps read:
'Israeli state stop persecuting Palestine, Palestinian Authority stop persecuting queers'
Identifying people with their imposed leaders and governments is extremely unhelpful; apart from the total innaccuracy it puts potential allies on the defensive!
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An answer ....
18.05.2004 14:59
A. See my fuller comments on gays and islam at the end of the posting from the 16th at
1505.(nr 49!!- It's certainly generated a lot of debate- great to see your valiant
defence of Outrage and the gay perspective Brett)
B also see ww.muslimrefusenik.com
website of lesbian muslim Irshad Manji.
Her book is called The Trouble with Islam (mainstrean publ)
Detailing the anti progressive history of Islam since such was imposed in the 12th C
(prior was more progressive) and indeed her 'Operation Itjihad' to re establish
the progressive Islam so long lost.
pirate
Gay activists attacked on Palestine Solidarity Demonstration
20.05.2004 13:15
I can vouch that Peter Tatchell always gave us support in the Labour Party when we were combatting the Zionists and this is reminiscent of the time when, in PSC, I raised the question of 'honour' killings of Palestinian women. People need to be more open because otherwise what you end up fighting for is a State which is every bit as repressive as the Israeli State.
I call on PSC national leaders to make it clear that Gay supporters of the Palestinians are welcome to future demonstrations and that they will not tolerate attempts by bigots to suppress them.
Tony Greenstein
Brighton Unemployed Centre
tony greenstein
e-mail: tonygreenstein@hotmail.com
Palestine Solidarity Campaign opposes homophobia
04.07.2004 12:36
Frankie Green
Frankie Green
e-mail: frankie.green@btinternet.com
Homepage: http://www.palestinecampaign.org
Palestine Solidarity Campign opposes homophobia
04.07.2004 14:57
Frankie Green"
Frankie Green
e-mail: frankie.green@btinternet.com
Homepage: http://www.palestinecampaign.org