The Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus has reported that vandals have defaced a banner outside their California offices.
In a post on Facebook, the chorus shared that someone scrawled “die f*gs die” in what appears to be marker across the bottom of the sign. The vandalism appears to have happened sometime late Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
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“In the past there has been discussion about keeping the Gay in the chorus name; that maybe it was time to change because so much progress has been made in our society,” the chorus said in a Facebook statement. “Seeing and reading the despicable defacing brings home the need to continue to be present and that the fight for respect and quality continues. We are figuring out the best way to get rid of the offensive markings and restore our banner to its previous condition. Hopefully this was a one-time event, but we will be vigilant.”
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The chorus is appealing to readers to report any information anyone might have about the vandals. Already the group has received an outpouring of sympathy online, including offers to have the sign reprinted.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
Am I the only one who seems to feel that there is a plot against every thing “gay”? If the word gay is removed from the name doesn’t that diminish OUR established identity? Must we ALL jump on this A-Z, 1 thru 9 foolishness train that has clearly gained a foothold amongst todays me-me-mine gay youth crowd and gotten so deep they too are beginning to identify as everything else BUT gay? The destruction of any community has its origins but sadly we too aren’t going to realize its very existence until we are all just about gone identity wise.
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This is very surprising and sad considering that all cities within 30 miles of Oakland are gay friendly. Even way out in Livermore where the people are gay indifferent but not hostile at all.
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If you go out to the Sierra foothills or the Central Valley or Redding and Yreka be careful