Sunday, October 10, 2010

"Dozens hurt, Arrested in Clashes at Serb Gay Pride March"

In Belgrade, Serbia, there was a small gay pride march that turned bad real quick. The march turned into a riot. There were thousands of police blocking off the streets and trying to stop rioters. The anti-gay protesters threw "Molotov cocktails and stun grenades" they also set cars on fire, broke into and stole from shops, overturned garbage cans, and destroyed street signs. The rioters shouted "death to homosexuals" while throwing bricks, stones, glass bottles and stun grenades at the police, who responded by using tear gas and armored vehicles to break apart the rioters. The rioters were part of a right-wing group, and were opposing the government's new pledge to protect all human rights. Many political headquarters were attacked, including the garage of a pro-Western Democratic Party which was set on fire. More than 120 people were injured and almost 190 arrested- 77 are still in custody. $1.39 million dollars of damage was made by the protesters.

I know that some people have very strong opinions, but for so many people to feel strong enough to go against the law in numerous ways just to go against gay marriage is crazy. If these people are just not happy with their government, and the actions it has taken, that is one thing, but if they are really this unhappy about gay marriages and relations, that's another. I'm not sure exactly how I feel about gay marriage myself, I mean I'm not saying they are wrong or anything, but I still think it is kinda weird and it kinda creeps me out a little. But, everyone has the right to make their own decisions and live their life the way they please, so I would not establish rules just to go against people who are gay. Maybe it's because I have this opinion on the situation that I find this article so appalling, but I really can't imagine even knowing someone who is so strongly opposed to gay marriage that they would injure others, go against the law and cause a million dollars in damage. These people really need to get a grip and know that if they are opposed strictly to gay marriage, they will just have to get used to it, or if they are upset with their government, they need to make productive changes; such as talking with their representatives or educating themselves before voting or forming groups where they can discuss issues they are not happy with and progress from there. 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39600384/ns/world_news-europe

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