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East London's Gay March Drama.

East London's Gay March Drama.

by Aamyko 16th March 201111:19

 

Things are really starting to heat up in East London with the planned "East End Pride" event to combat recent anti-gay posters put up in the area. First, some gay rights campaigners in the area had called for the march to be cancelled, claiming that it would inflame tensions between gay people and Muslims.

Then yesterday the big news hit. One of the organizers of "East End Pride" Raymond Berry resigned after it was revealed that he had been involved with the English Defense league, their aim to oppose the spread of Islamism, Sharia law and Islamic extremism in England. Pride London claimed that they had been "misled" by Berry and released a statement saying: “The remaining members of the East End Gay Pride would like to state for the record that we do not support or condone anything that the EDL stand for.”

They went on to clear: East End Gay Pride asked our assistance to steward the event to ensure that the event remained only a pro-gay and not an anti-anything event. We believe that the bulk of the organisation remains solid in that commitment to Pride being a positive concept only. The event itself is not a front for the EDL, and the EDL remains unlinked to the event – it is just one member that has past links with the organisation.”

So, now the most important question is: Will the march take place April 2nd? Well, the parade has been backed by local police and Tower Hamlets but it is still unclear what will happen in light Raymond Berry's resignation. Do you think the march so go on? Or will this do more damage than it will do good? Yes, this is a tricky one!

Comments (4) -

Roysie United Kingdom
16/03/2011 12:15:43 #

It will go on to some extent even if cancelled. There will be some demo or other. Sadly, I would be astounded if there is no trouble at the event. My personal belief, sadly again, is that this trouble will be initiated by Muslim radicals.

Michael United Kingdom
16/03/2011 14:35:51 #

Its about time we stood up to these fucking muslims.Tell them if they dont like it go and live somewhere else in the world.

madchef United Kingdom
16/03/2011 15:03:19 #

this is a free country,we should not give in to any extreamists.if some people don"t like it they should go to a country where there evil views are shared.

Francis United Kingdom
17/03/2011 00:58:01 #

I agree! Muslims need to stop behaving like they own England! Nobody should have the right to complain about freedom of expression in this day and age. Get with it or go back to where you originally came from!

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