Did you know that if you are a victim of a hate crime and wind up in the hospital because of it, the hospital, by law, must contact the local law enforcement?
But even though it's the law for a hate crime to be reported to police, or sheriffs, it is not the law that either branch of law enforcement must log the complaint and take a statement. Apparantly THEY can determine over the phone whether or not it is of interest to them.
I know all this because yours truly got "fag bashed" last Sunday night right in West Hollywood. Some punk-ass bitch started harassing my friends, Kid Friendly, Smooth Money, White Gold and myself as we walked home from YOGURT STOP (this blog was supposed to be my review of the latest frozen yogurt shop to unveil in WeHo, but it's not)
I got between the drunk fucker and Kid Friendly and wound up in the Cedars Sinai ER with a broken and cut open nose. But the sheriff's department refused to send a deputy to take my statement. I was told by the attending ER doctor that I could go to the sheriff's department later and file a complaint instead.
I didn't.
Instead, I've written a letter that I sent out earlier this week to the mayor of West Hollywood and several of the council members. I have also sent copies of this letter to several people at GLAAD.
And now I'm posting this blog, so you will all know about it too.
Bullshit like this can't be tolerated. And anyone who knows me knows I don't tolerate not being tolerated. I'll keep you updated on how this all plays out.
oh gosh. i'm glad you weren't hurt worse, but that is awful.
Posted by: Peter | January 24, 2009 at 09:39 PM
God dammit. this is dumb. you've barely even been gay like 10 years. fuckin retarded. sorry bout your nose. now you at least have an excuse not to work out. nice of your to protect white gold like that though.
if you need makeup help for bruising call me. althought bruises are a turn on for me. tell people you're a UFC fighter. total topness.
Posted by: willam | January 25, 2009 at 04:07 PM
WTF!!!! That is absolutely disgusting! Good for you for standing up to that redneck piece of shit. I would have totally jumped in if I were there - I'm dying to head-butt somebody.
ugh, sorry babe!
Posted by: MJ | January 27, 2009 at 09:42 PM
I've already spoken to you about this but I still wanted to post here. It's really disgusting and behavior like this makes me ashamed to be a breeder. It looked good on Monday though...you could barely tell.
Posted by: John K | January 28, 2009 at 03:36 PM
unbelievable. that this even happened (in weho, of all places!) is maddening enough, but the way it was handled by the police is just completely INFURIATING!!! if you need anything, or if i can help in any way, please let me know. AAARRGGH!!!
Posted by: jefbot | January 30, 2009 at 02:18 AM
"GLAAD" you're writing a letter!
Posted by: African Pie | February 02, 2009 at 07:33 AM
I've been following your blog here since it's inception. I've been missing you for a lot longer than that though...
I guess I still am not sure what to say really except for I love you and I'm sorry something like this happened.
Oh and did I mention I miss you?
Posted by: Space Boy | March 17, 2009 at 08:09 AM