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...Queer Protests Ineffective" by Patrick C. Crosetto (Letter, Oct. 19): Crosetto incorrectly characterizes both homosexuals and the gay rights movement. He states, in reference to proposed national "hate crime" legislation, that "no one group should be given special privileges." Granting homosexuals the right to hold a job is not a special privilege. Granting homosexuals the right to marry is not a special privilege. Granting homosexuals the right to visit their terminally ill partners in the hospital is not a special privilege. Granting homosexuals the right to a life free of discrimination is hardly a special privilege...
...fact that the only time this country seems to take notice of the discrimination gay people face is when a tragedy like this occurs is, in my opinion, a tragedy in itself," said Seth J. Persily, former co-chair of Lambda, an organization of queer students at the Law School...
...vast majority of the individuals present at the vigil signed the document. Malia Lazu, a senior at Emerson College, said, "This bill is extremely important to everyone in the queer community. Hate crimes just have to stop...
Leaders from Emerson, Tufts, and Northeastern's queer communities were all present at the event. Queer leaders from Harvard College did not attend...
Sofen, however, was also quick to express his hope that both the queer presence on Harvard's own campus and the activities associated with Coming Out Day raise awareness of Shepard's death...