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Anti-Gay Riots Mar Serbia's Pride Parade

Extreme nationalists: 'Death to homosexuals'

By Emily Rauhala,  Newser User

Posted Oct 11, 2010 9:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – Serbia's first Gay Pride parade in nearly a decade was disrupted yesterday by anti-gay riots that left 100 people injured and saw another 100 arrested. The rioters threw petrol bombs and stones at the police during the march in Belgrade, and the office of the ruling Democratic Party was briefly on fire, reports the BBC. Extreme nationalist groups are believed to be responsible; shouts of “Death to homosexuals!” and “Go to Kosovo!” were heard, notes the Economist.

Fire fighters try to extinguish flames on a police vehicle after it was set ablaze during an anti gay protest in Belgrade.
Fire fighters try to extinguish flames on a police vehicle after it was set ablaze during an anti gay protest in Belgrade.   (AP Photo/Vladimir Milovanovic)
A man is detained by riot police during an anti gay protest in Belgrade.
A man is detained by riot police during an anti gay protest in Belgrade.   (AP Photo)
Rioters.
Rioters.   (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)
People wave peace flags at the gay parade in Belgrade.
People wave peace flags at the gay parade in Belgrade.   (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Protesters throw stones at the members of the riot police during the anti gay pride march in Belgrade.
Protesters throw stones at the members of the riot police during the anti gay pride march in Belgrade.   (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)
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Gillettestevens
Oct 12, 2010 12:15 PM CDT
Wow, Ignorance Fest continues unabated. There is a good reason for Gay Pride, and it has everything to do with heterosexual arrogance, and societies that believe in hetero entitlement. Apparently some people believe that heterosexuality should be mandatory. Gay people have been subjected to psychological warfare for centuries, bent on convincing them they should feel ashamed for existing. The idea of Gay Pride is a response to centuries of oppression and contempt... which continues to this day. Gay youth deserve to hear something else in our world besides "You're not good enough,God doesn't love you, and neither do we".
Ucantusethatname
Oct 11, 2010 10:57 PM CDT
What does pride have to do with being a homosexual? Or with not being a homosexual? Do unmarried persons have pride in not being married? Do married persons have pride in being married? What does pride have to do with either condition? Nothing. The phrase "gay pride" doesn't make sense--except to provide an excuse to advertise the sexual equipment you prefer.
JohnnyHamburger
Oct 11, 2010 1:14 PM CDT
Looks like gays are universally despised.
 

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