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theHandpuppet

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22. There were always people opposed to the boycotts
Fri Aug 2, 2013, 07:31 AM
Aug 2013

Last edited Fri Aug 2, 2013, 11:49 AM - Edit history (1)

Afraid to lose jobs, business, etc. They were a minority but fortunately the majority were willing to put everything on the line for justice and equality. That's the only way you win. Those boycotters also had one element sorely lacking in the LGBT rights movement -- a dynamic, charismatic leader who not only captured the hearts of the people but the attention of the media, which brought the scrutiny of the whole world upon the segregated Southland.

Hmm... Fearless Aug 2013 #1
We've also done the company boycott theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #3
Agreed about the company part Fearless Aug 2013 #5
I'm sure there are those who felt the same way... theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #8
I agree, we must do something. Fearless Aug 2013 #10
And therein lies the question theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #12
If it were me, I'd pack as many LGBTers into Moscow for the Games Fearless Aug 2013 #15
Well.... theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #21
I think the public should be involved too Fearless Aug 2013 #23
I don't think there were any black folk driving those buses. MADem Aug 2013 #18
There were always people opposed to the boycotts theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #22
Boycotts Behind the Aegis Aug 2013 #2
If there are no consequences to be paid... theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #6
I agree with your overall sentiment. Behind the Aegis Aug 2013 #17
agree..... madrchsod Aug 2013 #4
NH is a Stand Your Ground state, however cprise Aug 2013 #7
Well, we really wanted to retire to Vermont... theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #9
A list... Fearless Aug 2013 #11
Damn theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #13
There are some places that are cheaper than others. Fearless Aug 2013 #14
I've been checking Vermont real estate prices for quite some time theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #20
No, Maine isn't cprise Aug 2013 #16
Real estate in Massachusetts is very expensive...but... MADem Aug 2013 #19
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