littlebird Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 ALTEROPHOBIA. Many alternative people across the globe have reported being attacked by thugs simply for the way they dress. This is more common than we all think. Adults are glassed in the streets, punched, kicked or generally have verbal abuse thrown at them when theyve done nothing to provoke it. Not just that, many young people, still in their school years are being viciously beaten by their fellow pupils for looking 'different'. You dont have to look very far to find thousands of people who say theyve been assaulted or worse, purely for their sub-culture affiliation. Just because you like Heavy Metal music, wear a Gothic dress, have a mohawk haircut or wear colours that others would deem not 'normal,' does not mean that society can take its pathetic mentality out on you! What happened to our dearest Sophie Lancaster, for me, is the straw that broke the camels' back. When people are dying, its time to stand up and take action! Brian Deneke was a punk who was run down by a jock in a car, he died instantly and the jock laughed about it! Tempest Smith was a young 12 year old girl who could no longer live with the threats and abuse she suffered daily at the hands of bullies. She commited suicide and I DAMN those newspapers who say it was because the music she listened to told her to do it! Get the real story you mind numbingly pathetic journalists! This cannot be allowed to continue and we cannot allow any more people to die because of societies moronic views of alternative people. We're the good guys for crying out loud! We need to put an end to Alterophobia now! With all this in mind, i've organised a march through Sheffield city Centre on 31st August 2008. We will stand side by side, in support of our fellow brethren and we will be seen AND heard as we proudly show the public who we truely are! It's not a demonstration, nor a picket of any sort, just a march... a march to show and celebrate our diversity and colours, a march to say 'We remember those who were treated unfairly and those who suffered tragic consequences'. We remember Sophie, Brian, Tempest, Megan, Sam, Lee, Josh and many others who are no longer with us today because they chose to be shepherds and not sheep. I NEED AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE TO MARCH WITH ME!!! Dress how you feel comfortable, i ask only that you represent yourself as true as possible. EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT ALTERNATIVE, come and support our cause and show the world that all people are unique and beautiful just the way they are! It should prove to be an awesome experience - and i shall be filming throughout. 'SEEN AND NOT HEARD - THE PARADE OF UNITED SOULS' MEET AT THE DEVONSHIRE GREEN AT 11.45AM. WE SET OFF WHEN THE TOWN HALL CLOCK STRIKES 12!! DON'T WORRY if you can't make it to the Sheffield march - there are more marches being set up in other parts of the UK. NEWCASTLE - organised by my good friend Laura Hopcroft. You can find her group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56566375460 PLYMOUTH/DEVON/CORNWALL - organised by another good friend Scott Laycock. You can find his group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56434245415 EAST ANGLIA - The Gothic Liberation Front (East Anglia Division) is setting up a march in Ipswich. You can contact them via their Myspace page here: http://www.myspace.com/glfeastangliauk SOUTH AFRICA - organised by good friend and talented journalist-in-the-making, Rhann. You can find his group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19746247966 CAMDEN, LONDON - Still as yet to be confirmed and organised. Will update ASAP WE'LL NOTIFY YOU ON ANY MORE MARCHES AS SOON AS WE GET THE INFO. Get yourselves ready to be heard!! All support is welcome... thanks! YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT: A_THOMPSON7@SKY.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiphany Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The "Gothic Liberation Front". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 So is this like Goth Pride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasilRathbon Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The "Gothic Liberation Front". I'm a member of The Liberation Front Of Goths and refuse to have anything to do with the Gothic Liberation Front. Splitters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiphany Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm a member of The Liberation Front Of Goths and refuse to have anything to do with the Gothic Liberation Front. Splitters! Didn't the Goths invade England in the 1400s or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1412 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm a member of The Liberation Front Of Goths and refuse to have anything to do with the Gothic Liberation Front. Splitters! A little bit innapropriate but funny non the less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Good luck with the march, A few of my friends knew that poor lass. I won't be able to make it im afraid, but have a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berberis Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 So you are organising a march so you can film a doco on it, that’s not impartial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamrock Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Wonderful replies,if it had been a gay pride march they would have been fighting to join the march Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hss99 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 'alternatives' far outnumber chavs and thugs now i would of thought. they're everywhere, hardly need promoting. but good luck with it anyway, hope it's a success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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