Originally Posted By skinnerbox Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in NYC. For those unfamiliar with the history: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S...ll_riots</a> <a href="http://www.tobyjohnson.com/stonewall.html" target="_blank">http://www.tobyjohnson.com/sto...all.html</a> I find the second link of interest, given the posited theory of Judy Garland's death the day before precipitating the backlash at Stonewall Inn during the police raid. I feel the theory has strong merit. Given the recent demonstrations in Iran over the election results, I find this anniversary particularly compelling. It serves as another reminder of oppressed individuals long past their breaking point, gathering en masse to revolt. This is the birth of cultural revolution, and has been for centuries. Violence is never desirable but often the only means to the desired end. Happy Pride 2009.
Originally Posted By Mr F We've come a LONG way since 1969, but we still have a LONG way to go. Ignorance, hate, and stupidity do not die off quick enough, very sad.
