[Beso]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Are you saying LGBTQ being too visible is the reason behind stuff like this?

Sorry..I had something to do..


Yeah, maybe in the mentality nifty these idiots..perhaps the promotion of it gave them a target...I dunno though, just asking x

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Sorry..I had something to do..


Yeah, maybe in the mentality nifty these idiots..perhaps the promotion of it gave them a target...I dunno though, just asking x

Do you mean promotion generally or these two specific girls?

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Do you mean promotion generally or these two specific girls?

I mean that these horrible people that attacked these two girls for showing affection have had the rights of these 2 girls force fed to them for ages that it has made them target the girls.

To some extent.


.I'm not trying to diminish anything if dezzy can see me,.it's just a random thought to be honest.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by parmnion

It's tragic..just kids...

This is horrid cause I would never let anyone be put down in my prescence if they were gay...so this is a serious question..the age of the kids.


Do you think that might have something to do with how much the LGBT community is featured these days in every walk of life...

So it's not the kids' fault, it's down to the LGBT being better represented in today's world? Good grief.

I've got a better idea, these animals are arseholes that decided to attack two people and rob them because of their sexuality and gender. Let's not blame anything else other than these ***** for their own actions.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by parmnion

It's tragic..just kids...

This is horrid cause I would never let anyone be put down in my prescence if they were gay...so this is a serious question..the age of the kids.


Do you think that might have something to do with how much the LGBT community is featured these days in every walk of life...

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Do you think that might have something to do with how much the LGBT community is featured these days in every walk of life...

no.

[Twosugars]

Tbh, even in London anywhere outside of Soho, you're taking your chances with holding hands or being affectionate.

[Ammi]

...where does it say the ages of the attackers, I’ve missed that..?..

[arista]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...where does it say the ages of the attackers, I’ve missed that..?..

It was on SkyNewsHD Live


They said some were 18 year olds

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by arista

It was on SkyNewsHD Live

......what are their ages, Arista..?..

[Ammi]

...oh 18yrs old, I saw your post Arista...I’ll learn to read soon.....they’re adults in the eyes of the law and hopefully will receive adult judgements...

[Redway]

Originally Posted by arista

It was on SkyNewsHD Live


They said some were 18 year olds

So legally grown-arse men. People need to find some other excuse to justify these stupid boys (or not).

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Redway

So legally grown-arse men. People need to find some other excuse to justify these stupid boys (or not).

I agree I thought they were 16.

[caprimint]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Tbh, even in London anywhere outside of Soho, you're taking your chances with holding hands or being affectionate.

Camden is one of the most 'diverse' areas though. I'd still say it's not 'safe' to do it anywhere (which is really really sad). The thing is it happened because it was a night bus and they were alone with nobody else there.

[Twosugars]

Ages 15 to 18 says the Guardian

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Ages 15 to 18 says the Guardian

But we can can’t teach kids about LGBT!!

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Smithy

But we can can’t teach kids about LGBT!!

I know

[Liam-]

Try them all as adults and throw away the key, especially since it’s going to be considered a hate crime

[armand.kay]

Nothing like a cute gay bashing to remind you that despite all this "gays have no reason to complain" "Britain is a progressive country" homophobia is still rife and you're still not truly safe being openly gay in public. I'm so sorry that these women had to go through this and I can only hope the monsters responsible are caught.

[Vicky.]

Nah I think they attacked these women because they are homophobic misogynistic entitled young men who think the world exists to please them and their knobs.

I don't think the rising visibility of gay people in media, news and such will have influenced them to attack them. That would be a poor excuse if they tried to use that one (most likely it will be 'I was drunk' then all will be forgiven as poor drunk men don't know what they are doing. Bless.) I think. I mean.. 'Last week I saw a local pride march, then I opened my paper and saw a story about a gay couple getting married, then turned on my TV and RuPaul was on, then I saw two girls kissing and just SNAPPED' would be an interesting defence to try I guess. And it may even be sucessful given the dire rates of prosecution for men who attack women.

[thesheriff443]

There is no defence or excuse for what these animals did.

What needs to happen is they get very long prison sentences and it is shown in all media outlets, we need zero tolerance not only on these types of crimes but all crime.

[user104658]

It's not technically homophobic, I don't think they had any problem with these women being gay, the problem was that they wouldn't comply with their aggression and put on a show. Misogynistic thuggery basically. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they'd do the same to any female or group of females, and have a completely twisted idea of entitlement almost.

That's not to diminish the attack or say that homophobic attacks don't exist, obviously they do.

[thesheriff443]

What ever catagory of crime you want to put it in does not matter
An unprovoked attack on two women should come with at least a five year prison sentence.

[user104658]

Tbh I also think that specifically calling this a homophobic attack kind of downplays the fact that it was primarily an attack by a group of men on two women who were minding their own business. It shifts the focus away from that horrifying fact.

[bots]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Tbh I also think that specifically calling this a homophobic attack kind of downplays the fact that it was primarily an attack by a group of men on two women who were minding their own business. It shifts the focus away from that horrifying fact.

yeah, that was the point i was trying to make. First and foremost, these attackers are thugs