Today PSU was protested by the Fred Phelp's group and their "God Hates Fags" campaign. They were protesting PSU for having a Queer Resource Center and for having gender-neutral bathrooms. The outcome of the protest? 4 Phelps, over 100 PSU students and community members. The entire time was peaceful (yes, most of the PSU group stayed on PSU property a block away from the Phelps people, but those that went and stood and blocked the Phelps people were peaceful too). Here are some pictures:
Of the 4 from the Phelps group, 3 were young teenage girls. There was also a middle-aged man who was their leader. The girls weren't very vocal but preached at anyone who chatted with them them God created everyone and predestined many of them to go to hell. They felt that there was nothing wrong with that idea.
Some of the posters there were amazing. One read "I'm pretty sure God doesn't hate fags." One read "God hates tiny fuzzy kittens". I took one that read "Let us pee in peace". It got a lot of attention from the new crews. Another read "God Loves Fags... why else did She make so many?"
There was lots of cheering and smiles and a general good time. All in all, a success I'd say. Next time we should make some more plans though to make some improvements.
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I am so happy you went, it sounds wonderful. Too bad you don't have basic to watch the news and see if you are there. Thank you for protecting my right to pee and not be protested by extremist evangelical right-wing bigots.
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