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Queer as Folk star was attacked by homophobes
Tuesday, 12 June 2012 | 21:19 clock | Maria
Source: Patrick Hoffmann / WENN.com
A fan convention of a different kind Seven years after the last broadcast in the United States attended the Queer as Folk -cast in the “Rise’n shine” the German city of Cologne. Even the mayor Elfi Scho-Antwerpes this event was on heart, after all, it was not just a fan-contact, but also about serious issues. homophobia and bullying were the central aspects of the event. This issue was already on “Queer as Folk” in the foreground. One of the protagonists, Justin Taylor (Randy Harrison, 34), was attacked in the series of classmates. An experience that made the gay Randy in real life. “I was once attacked in New York many years ago,” said the actor against celebrity flash . From a young age Randy was confronted with homophobic thoughts: “I grew up in Georgia, so I’m growing up a lot is hate speech.” The reasons for the dislike of homosexuals are varied according to Randy: “There is especially in the U.S. it is this culture of hate. In addition, there are different things: Christianity interpreted incorrectly or interpreted in a way that I do not agree - this is definitely an important factor of homophobia in the States. Moreover, the fear of what you do not know. “
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— I hadn’t seen this anywhere on my dash so am posting it. I’m really upset on Randy’s behalf to have experienced this in real life. I guess I have more thinky thoughts about it but am not able to articulate them well. (via underthelamppost)