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Deadly Shooting At Tel Aviv Gay Center


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Deadly Shooting at Tel Aviv Gay Center

2 dead 10 wounded mostly teens

http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-08-02-voa4.cfm

"The shooter, who witnesses say was dressed in black, unloaded an automatic weapon on a group of teenaged boys and girls attending a support group in the community center's basement, and then made a clean getaway. The dead and wounded were said to be young people, including teenagers."
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I don't know why they hesitate to label something like this as a hate crime.

It is pretty obvious that the group was targeted because of being gay - the close down suggested for the gay clubs indicates that the police know this is a hate crime so why hesitate to label it as such.

Another sad reminder of how small minded the world is and how violent the small minded are.

Love ya,

Sally (still sold on the idea that love is stronger than hate)

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This one made me cry. This guy targeted children. It's not only a hate crime but was likley religiously motivated. Sadly some religious groups I can think of will be cheering. It is time these groups took responsibility for the hatred they sow. Hatred is not God's message. It is man's who justifies it in his name.

Laura

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Guest meridian

Now the VOA site also says the authorities are calling it a hate crime. And though I haven't yet been able to find confirmation in a story, Google news is saying that three have now died. Israel has been a haven for gay people in the Middle East, even for some gay Palestinians. Prime Minister Netanyahu (conservative on so many political issues) has put out a strong statement of support for the victims and their families. That is a minimal bit of light in what is otherwise such a sad day.

Meridian

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Guest CharlieRose

Wow... I *just* got back from an awesome sleepover party I had with the queer youth group I go to... That's *really* scary, *really* messed up. (I'm just glad I'm in California, not Israel, though apparently there are still a lot of other queer kids who are)

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Guest NicolaiAE

That's a hate crime if I ever saw one. I hope they catch the guy and that the young adults that were injured make a speedy recovery. I can't say much for the two that died other than I hope their souls find peace in the midst of all this. It is a shame that someone would attack the world's future.

-Nicolai

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Ultra Orthodox Jewish groups have a lot in common with the Christian Right, when it comes to tolerance

for the GLBT Community. They simply have none. They will never change. Our Community has to

be constantly vigilant. We have to protect ourselves. No one else will.

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Guest gentleman1

I read about this event in todays newspaper. Everytime I read something like this it moves me to tears. I don't think I will ever, EVER understand why hate is ok in the minds of some of these "religious" people. I get turned off of religion when I see things like this. Then I get angry and end up going back to sad. Is it just me or does there seem to be another increase, a "ratcheting up" if you will, of hate crimes against the LGBTQ community throughout the world?

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This one made me cry. This guy targeted children. It's not only a hate crime but was likley religiously motivated. Sadly some religious groups I can think of will be cheering. It is time these groups took responsibility for the hatred they sow. Hatred is not God's message. It is man's who justifies it in his name.

Laura

As we all know... more people have been killed in the name of "God" than for any other reason. All religious leaders must understand that they have the responsibility to show LOVE. Acts like this, discredits religion, discredits humanity, discredits us all.

This was an act of a coward. As too often happens. Instead of having the courage of understanding, the shooter hid behind their beliefs, not reason. This shooter attacked the weakest. This shooter is a coward and vile. This shooter is not a representative of God's love, justice, nor humanity.

Religion....

Be wary of those who say that they know the word of God for they are liers and false prophets.

Brenda

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Guest NatalieRene
This one made me cry. This guy targeted children. It's not only a hate crime but was likley religiously motivated. Sadly some religious groups I can think of will be cheering. It is time these groups took responsibility for the hatred they sow. Hatred is not God's message. It is man's who justifies it in his name.

Laura

:o I don't even know what to say. God would never have anyone kill anyone in God's name. The commandments don't say thou shall not kill unless their a [insert minority group]. I'm sickened.

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Guest Jean Davis

Now are we absolutely positive there's a religios group behind this.

Because if we are not doesn't an accusation against any religious group without facts make us just as bad as those who work to condemn us.

Jean Davis

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