Shell - 12/04/00 06:54:26
My URL:http://www.theanimalspirit.com
My Email:webmaster@theanimalspirit.com
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: yes
How did you find this site?: clicked on banner

Comments:
Beautiful web site. Keep Matthew's memory alive and in his honor keep fighting.

emily margolies - 11/23/00 17:57:22
My Email:sexxxy_slut14
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: no
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: no
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: looked up mathew

Comments:
they can say he is where ever thay want but we know that he is in heaven with god

Vincent Reyes - 09/04/00 04:42:37
My Email:reyes@35home.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: search

Comments:
God bless all the souls that get hurt by this!

melyssa - 06/26/00 16:29:54
My Email:limpbizkitfreak_30@yahoo.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: tried
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: just found it

Comments:
First of all I would like to say that "I support the hate crimes prevention law", i think that no one has any right to hate someone because they are gay...i have gay family members and i still love them to death it doesn't make them any less human or equa ..!! so all you people that think they should be killed for being gay your wrong..if gayness wasn't supposed to happen god wouldn't have let it..he would have stopped it..and all those singers out there have no right to sterotype gay people either. Being ay doesn't change who you are..or how you act (personality wise) not sexually. If that is what the want then let them do what they want if everyone would just leave everyone else alone the world would be a lot simpler..They only reason guys make such a bi deal out of guys being gay more than women is because it's every guys dream to have two girls is it not? well i have heard it from guys..but see the world is run today by all males...it would be different it woman was president..and all the politcal peop e were woman..so to all you people who hate gays please think abt what your doing is it gettin you anywhere NOPE..so STOP...if you stop showing hatred toward gays then a lot of other people would stop showing hatred towards you !!!

- 06/14/00 18:28:29

Comments:
What happened to Matthew SHeppard was unfortunate and it is right that those who hurt him have been punished. But we cannot ignore the fact that Matthew Sheppard was also at fault here. He is being made out to be a martyr when this is not true. He put is own life in danger not by being gay, but by getting into a car with two men he did not know. So many women are killed each year in this way. What happened to Matthew Sheppard was only slightly different. If he had not been so lascivious as to get in o a car with strangers he may have been alive today and possibly having a happy relationship. Who knows? I hope God gives rest to his soul, and I hope his killers truly pay for the wrong they have done.

maxey sparks - 06/10/00 04:13:30
My URL:http://www.rynstncwby@webtv.net
My Email:same
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: surfing the net

Comments:
It really makes me feel proud to be gay when I see people like you stand up for our rights and honor our fallen friends. Great job! maxey

maxey sparks - 06/10/00 04:12:44
My URL:http://www.rynstncwby@webtv.net
My Email:same
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: surfing the net

Comments:
It reslly makes me feel proud to be gay when I see peeope like you stand up for our rights and honor our fallen friends. Great job! maxey

Bobby - 05/10/00 18:24:35
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/bobcat32580/
My Email:bobcat32580@yahoo.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: not yet
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: of course!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no :-(
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no, but I came out to my parents right after he died.
How did you find this site?: westhollywood search

Comments:
what a great, informative site! keep it up! What you're doing is important.

BLAZE - 04/07/00 19:10:58
My URL:http://www.fortunecity.com/village/lawless/562
My Email:blazn469@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: :)
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: of course
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: yes in chicago
How did you find this site?: surfing from my site

Comments:
interesting site thanks for caring

Sherri - 02/26/00 07:14:48
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/heartland/stream/4710
My Email:luvtx25@aol.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: not yet
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: Sharrons shack page

Comments:
I want to support the fight against hate crimes fully. Im glad for pages like this becasue they bring awareness and the know how on how to help in this struggle.

Tess - 02/25/00 00:07:17
My Email:hellbound_26@hotmail.com

Comments:
I am a 30 year old Australian woman. I'm bi-sexual.*And yes i hear the groans,ANOTHER bi?*S*I stumbled across this page and was appalled at what i seen.I had heard of Mathew,it was big news in Aus,as it should have been.After reading,i wept.For Mathew,for his family,for the gay movement.But ost of all i cried for those who are too smallminded,uneducated and just plain ignorant.Live and let live. Love and let love.*s*Thanks for letting me share.

Brian Cordova - 01/15/00 03:01:23
My URL:http://home.talkcity.com.SpiritCir/blessedbrian/index.html
My Email:rainbowmiracles@msn.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: Yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: Yes
How did you find this site?: Human Rights Campaign

Comments:
As we enter a new Millinneum and get on with our lives, let us never forget that precious young man who lost his life that horrible night. May we know he lives on in every thought of love we give to our brother and sister. May we be teachers of peace. Brian:-)

Thalassa - 01/11/00 16:22:55
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Paris/Cinema/4850/index.html
My Email:herwarrior@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: in chatrooms yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: link from Moonwolf's Lair

Comments:
This page is so important. You have done a wonderful memorial to this young man and all of the others who have been taken from us because of hatred. Each of us must work to stop the cycle of hate by educating those around us and supporting each other. am proud to display your site on my web page. Blessed peace.

Eileen - 11/15/99 21:21:44
My Email:Alysska1@aolcom
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: looking for info on hate crimes

Comments:


Tolerance - 10/29/99 23:28:50

Comments:
Message from Columbine Student This is as insightful, as it is scary. A Columbine student wrote it: "The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints; we spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy i less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; we have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, but more problems; more medicine, but less wellness. We have multiplied our possess ons, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life; we've added years to life, not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. We've conquered outer space, but not inner space; we've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul; we've split the atom, but not our prejudice. We have higher incomes, but lower morals; we've become long on quantity, but short on quality. These are the times of tall men, and short character; steep profits, and shallow relationships. These are the times of world peace, but domestic warfare; more leisure, but less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition. These are days of two incomes, bu more divorce; of fancier houses, but broken homes. It is a time when there is much in the show window and nothing in the stockroom; a time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to make a difference... or just hit delete."

Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 22:31:20
My URL:http://www.publicoffender.com/FAGFAX.htm
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Fuck No!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I once dressed up and acted like the pistol-whipped Matthew Shepard at one of his vigils.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:
Please e-mail me your comments about all of my entries onto this guestbook. I don't care if they're positive or negative. I just want your feedback. I can be reached at the above e-mail address.

Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 22:21:56
My URL:http://216.71.100.163/home.html
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: If only those who are worth hating all die.
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I once let a rattlesnake loose at one of them.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:
After seeing those disgusting pictures of faggots playing in their and other's feces, all I can say is, Burn Matt, Burn Burn Burn!!!

Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 22:21:08
My URL:http://216.71.100.163/home.html
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: If only those who are worth hating all die.
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I once let a rattlesnake loose at one of them.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:
After seeing those disgusting pictures of faggots playing in their and other's feces, all I can say is, Burn Matt, Burn Burn Burn!!!

Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 22:14:58
My URL:http://www.fagwatch.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: If only everyone worth hating would die!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I had my girlfriend flash her titties at one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:
That last entry didn't work. Let's try it this way. The following are pictures of common faggot activities. They aren't for the faint of heart. And they wonder why lots of people, like myself, hate them so much!

Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 22:04:06
My URL:http://www.fagwatch.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Fuck No!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I once set a bag of cat shit on fire at one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:
Here are some pictures of some common fag activities. I hope you can hold down your last meal while watching them.

Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 21:51:06
My URL:http://www.unitedstrike.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Only if everybody worth hating could die first.
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I once shot a pellet gun at some people attending one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 21:47:07
My URL:http://www.unitedstrike.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: If only I could get you to suck my dick, which I never would do.
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I went to one all shitfaced once. When I'm shitfaced, you don't want to be around me at all.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 21:42:42
My URL:http://www.unitedstrike.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: When Hell Freezes Over!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I once burned an efigy of Matthew Shepard at one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 21:38:48
My URL:http://www.unitedstrike.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Shit No!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I shot a pellet gun at some people attending one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 21:11:25
My URL:http://www.unitedstrike.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Fuck No!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I streaked one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 21:07:24
My URL:http://www.unitedstrike.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Shit No!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I was with Fred Phelps' group at Matthew Shepard's funeral.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 21:02:07
My URL:http://www.fagwatch.com
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Hell No!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I set off a pipe bomb at one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 20:56:26
My URL:http://216.71.100.163/home.html
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot!
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Fuck No!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I put up a burning cross at one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:
Look at who decided to pay this webpage a visit!

Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 20:48:33
My URL:Dykes, Faggots, and Queers, Back To The Closet!!!">Dykes, Faggots, and Queers, Back To The Closet!!!
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot!
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Fuck No!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I created havoc at one once!
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 20:23:29
My URL:God Hates Fags">God Hates Fags
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Hell No!!!
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I disrupted one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 20:16:07
My URL:http://216.71.100.163/home.html
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in webpages, guestbooks, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: No Way!!!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: I told my congressman that it is a stinkin', no good, Commie idea! How ludicrous this bill is! To base punishment on what the perpetrator was thinking while committing the crime. What's next? Thought crimes?! It seems that George Orwell was somewhat of a prophet.
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: Yes, I acted very obnoxious at one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:


Joseph Mengele - 08/24/99 20:07:09
My URL:http://216.71.100.163
My Email:mengelejoseph@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: I create hate in guestbooks, webpages, and chatrooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a bigot.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: No Way!!!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Yes. I told him that the bill is a stinking, no good, Commie idea.
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: Yes, I vandalized one once.
How did you find this site?: Snap.com

Comments:
Go to God Hates Fags to learn why Matthew Shepard is burning in Hell. Place your mouse pointer over Matthew Shepard's image to hear one of his blood-chill ng screams.

wintersoulstice - 06/29/99 05:17:34
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/az/XxWinTerSouLxX
My Email:wintersoulstice@angelfire.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: luckily, no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes, because of my weight
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: absolutely yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: i have signed many petitions
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no, but i wanted to
How did you find this site?: through women loving women webring

Comments:
I have been tormented by the thoughts of so many innocent people being taunted, tortured, and murdered by senseless acts of violence by narrow-minded people for far too many years. In spite of being the victim of many crude and ignorant jokes about my wei ht, and in spite of the needless destruction of beautiful, loving souls by these fiends, I have come out of the closet. It took many years for me to come to a realization which most anyone who knew me had made a long time ago. Your site awakened a fear in me that I have tried to avoid since coming out, yet it was inevitable and I am thankful to you for reminding me of how much more careful I'm going to have to be because of these monsters. Your site brought me to more tears than the first news I received o Matthew's horrible death. I can only hope that if my life comes to an end such as his that my loved ones will have a site such as this to come to, and I can only pray that those who could have been Hitler's brothers are soon brought to justice and to an nd for good. Blessed be...

Melissa - 06/24/99 07:34:13
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Pipeline/1654
My Email:m_snowboarder@yahoo.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: No (sorry, its about snowboarding)
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I've seen it
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: No, I didn't think about it until recently
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: No
How did you find this site?: Geocities Banner exchange

Comments:
I would like to defend my Catholic faith. I know a lot of people think that as a Christian or Catholic,we hate gay people. Ofcourse there are ignorant, biased uneducated people who say that Christians are against being gay. They only say this to make them elves feel better about their Hate, and are not really Catholics. A real Catholic knows that the number one primo superior rule is to love all. This was Jesus' whole point for coming to this earth. To teach us to love and spread love. Those who judge will be judged in heaven. Those who love will be loved in return. I'm not gay myself, but I love everyone as a Catholic and hope one day everyone will learn the reall meaning of being a Catholic, to love. God's Golden rule: "Love your neighbor as you love yourself, and love your God above all." I think that says it all. If only more people would learn that. So, in conclusion, I ask you not to turn away from your faith but to turn to it for strength. Try to ignore the uneducated and look forward to your life in Heaven, where the people who love go.

Dianna Haffner - 04/28/99 16:29:47
My Email:psychobab@gurlmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: No, fortunately
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes, who hasn't?
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Absolutely
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: (sheepishly)no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: Through a Free Leonard Peltier site

Comments:
I'm not gay, I'm not a minority, I've never encountered hate against myself, but I do know people who hate others just because they happened to be born gay or black or Asian or whatever. So I wanted to show my support for anyone who has encountered such atred, or who is afraid that they will someday. I don't hate you because you are different. There are people out there like myself who don't make judgements based on race, gender, orientation, or anything else that a person should not be judged on. I w nt to do whatever I can to stop the hate. I want to give all of you who have encountered such hatred a big hug. I'm sorry that this world can suck so much sometimes. I heard a song on the radio recently that I haven't heard in a long time, but maybe we need to hear it more: Reach out and touch Somebody's hand Make this world a better place If you can To the owner of this page - you are doing that! People like you make this world a better place. Thank you!

Nathan Letwory - 04/24/99 16:34:23
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Athens/Acropolis/3089
My Email:fanaath@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: ...
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: ...
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: häh?
How did you find this site?: banner

Comments:


Jacques - 03/26/99 07:29:27
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: Yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: Surfing

Comments:
I'm crying right now...

Smile, it makes my job easier. Nice page :+) - 03/24/99 04:47:36
My URL:http://www.themightyzane.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: No
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Unfortunately
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Totally

Comments:
Smile, it makes my job easier. Nice page :+)

Comments:
kewl site

sonia - 03/09/99 19:32:27
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: DEFINATLEY

Comments:
sOMETIMES I LOVE THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. iT CAN HOLD SO MAY PROMISES. yET AT THE SAME TIME IT HOLDS IGNORANT, BLIND, STUPID INDIVIDUALS WHO JUST BECAUSE THEY CANNOT UNDERSTAND SOMETHING WANT TO DESTROIY IT. I AM STAIGHT BUT I HOPE THAT ONE DAY THOSE WHO ARE NOT WILL NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO FEAR. I KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE HURT SO DEEP THAT YOU ARE AFRAID.

Jennie H - 02/26/99 18:20:50
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes.We all need to be treated equally!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: NO
How did you find this site?: I heard about from a partner

Comments:
I believe in the work that every one is putting into making this a safe place for all not just the so caled norm. I am lesbian and have really fought to make my self respected by atleast my family. At first my family hated my choice. Now the only respec I get is from my mother who is a great friend and comforts me when I hear about hate crimes. Thanks, and keep up the great work.

- 02/26/99 01:45:53
My Email:Newbgning@AOL.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: no to speak of
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: Through a site for incest survivors

Comments:
I am so sorry for Matthew and his family...and for all other "minorities" nad people who are different and therefore the targets of bigotry. I am not in a particular situation myself that relates to this topic, but as a social worker, I encounter people ho have been oppressed or otherwise treated badly. Thank you for bringing this to this level of media and public attention.

- 02/26/99 01:45:29
My Email:Newbgning@AOL.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: no to speak of
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: Through a site for incest survivors

Comments:
I am so sorry for Matthew and his family...and for all other "minorities" nad people who are different and therefore the targets of bigotry. I am not in a particular situation myself that relates to this topic, but as a social worker, I encounter people ho have been oppressed or otherwise treated badly. Thank you for bringing this to this level of media and public attention.

Kathleen Murray - 02/20/99 02:43:47
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes

Comments:


Vicki - 02/09/99 05:11:01
My Email:N/A
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no, there was not one here.
How did you find this site?: a survivors link.

Comments:
Although I am a straight married female, I find it horrific that hate crimes go on every day!! Isn't this America, the land of the free......??

sandra price - 01/30/99 03:57:14
My Email:sp@aplaw.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: N/A
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: not personally
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no, not aware of one here in Phoenix
How did you find this site?: s debbed onto a "free speech" page that was a precursor to a self-help page (I think it was www.golden.com, had a Canadian Flag logo)

Comments:
I was move to respond when I saw Matthew's picture appear on my screen. I remember reading about this horrific crime in the paper and was deeply saddened that Matthew's young life was ended due to hate and ignorance. I brough my 3 children into the room here I was reading the newspaper and told them about it. We talked about how there are some people who hate other people for the color of their skin, their religion or because they are gay. My six year old came up with the most poignant solution: Put t e 'haters' in time out where they have to spend time getting to know people they think are'different'--then they will see that everybody is about the same....just people! When I explained to her what gay meant, she asked me, "why do those men think that's bad?" "Because they have been taught to think that way," was by answer. We need to do more to educate the public about hate crimes and discrimination, particularly against gays. The media needs to do a better job of not only covering these crimes, but especiall of educating the public about the continuing discrimination against gays. My heart goes out to Matthew's family and friends for their loss.

David Berg - 01/27/99 02:51:02
My Email:whose u@aol.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: many times in chat rooms.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I work for the Federal Government, prejudices run wild there. If your an out gay person, you can almost forget any promotions.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES!!!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Yes.
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: No, I'm unaware that there has been any vigils held around here.
How did you find this site?: A friend sent me the link.

Comments:
We will never get any real progress on hate crimes, as long as the Government condones prejudice treatment. They may have a written and stated policy to not base decisions on sexual orientation, but it happens everyday. I work for the Social Security Administration and have seen many openly gay people passed up for promotions that they were the most qualified person for, based solely on the fact that they're gay. And one occassion where a manager told an assistant manag (who they didn't know was gay) that if they had known the person they just gave a lateral promotion (not even an upward promotion) to were gay, they would not have given it to them. And I assume they were being totally honest, because as far as I know t ey didn't know the person they were telling this to, was gay also. No matter how you try to approach this subject, upper management repeats the so called policy with to evidence that they are following this policy. So, nothing will ever change until somehow these actions are actually proven. There is no proof, only lot and lots of circumstantial evidence.

pianogirl - 01/21/99 19:14:44
My Email:meandergirl@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no, not yet
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: oh, YES!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: Soul's Self-Help Central

Comments:
It's unfair. I was horrified when I heard about Matt Shepard's Murder. I didn't hear of those "righteous", "Christian" people antagonizing Matt's family and friends at his funeral until last week, and I am angered and sickened by they're behavior. Who o they think they are? Those people picketing at Matt's funeral have no respect, no concept of it. I don't know what else to say...These "Christian" people have no respect for life, for others. They obviously don't know anything about loving their neig bors. I'm glad I saw this memorial. I hope people see and take a look inside themselves and realize that how they want to be treated, and then treat others with kindness and compassion.

MICHELE M - 12/30/98 17:56:37
My URL:http://N/A
My Email:N/A
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: NO NEVER BEEN ON LINE
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: YES
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: NO
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: NO
How did you find this site?: SCARY

Comments:
I AM A LESBIAN. I HAVE KEPT MY SECRET WELL HIDDEN FOR MANY YEARS. BECAUSE OF THE PREJUDICE MANY HAVE FOR US I AM MUCH AFRAID TO REVEAL MY TRUE SELF. I DO NOT WISH TO REMAIN HIDDEN WITHIN MY OWN EXISTANCE FOREVER AND HOPE ONE DAY TO BE FREE AND LIVE IN MORE SOLUTE HAPPINESS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO MATTHEWS FAMILY AS WELL AS MY LOVE. ONE DAY I HOPE TO BE FREE. I WISH PEOPLE WOULD ACCEPT US FOR WHO WE ARE ON THE INSIDE RATHER THAN WHAT WE ARE.

Michael Mathews - 12/22/98 18:18:25
My Email:Confidential
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: Through Berd Jordans site.

Comments:
I find these hate crimes to be intollerable. Something should be done to stop them forever. No one deserves to be treated less humane just because they are different. I consider myself to be very open minded. I have always been in relationships with w men but I know that if the opportunity ever arose I could have a relationship with a man. I have always kept these desires to myself because of the attitude people have towards anything that goes against the norm. No one should be hurt or killed because of what they do in their bedroom or home with a willing partner who is of age and all. No should be hurt or killed because of their color, religion, or beliefs. This kind of violence must stop. Sometimes I hate this ugly world we live in and wish that could move on. But then to me death is an even scary concept. My prayers go out to Mattew's family and friends and all the others who have been so wrongly treated. May the world someday find true Peace On Earth I pray.

Loren - 11/23/98 02:00:05
My Email:private
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: referred by a friend

Comments:
This is a wonderful site and a real tribute to the memory of Matthew Shepard. Thank you

Sue Williams - 11/19/98 00:55:28
My URL:info below
My Email:mmandm@ozramp.net.au
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: YES
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: YES
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: I do not know about it??
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I am an Aussie
How did you find this site?: my son and I think it's wonderful

Comments:
Hello: I am writing to introduce myself. I am a 47 year old survivor of horrific abuse from out of control alcoholic parents, then a most brutal ex husband. I have formed an online discussion group for abuse survivors AND those who care about us. If anyone is interested in joining, all they have to do is contact me and I will add them. Best wishes Sue My email address is mmandm@ozramp.net.au http://geocities.datacellar.net/Wellesley/Garden/4501/ Below is also the URL for the chat room for my group. http://pluto.beseen.com/chat/rooms/d/10972/index.html

Jane Rock Kennedy - 11/17/98 15:13:07
My URL:http://www.rockartifacts.com/stopthehate/index.html
My Email:MizRock@aol.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES!
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: HRC's website

Comments:
Thank you for calling attention to this insidious societal plague. As you are aware when it comes to hate and violence, silence=acceptance. Thank you for not remaning silent. Jane Rock Kennedy, Stop The Hate, http://www.rockartifacts.com/stopthehate/index.html

Kim - 11/14/98 23:59:30
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes, non-sexual
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: not yet
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: yes
How did you find this site?: browsing

Comments:
Although I am a straight married female, I also have suffered at the hands of others. Suffering from a mental illness also puts you at the mercy of hate crimes.

Lesley Wheeler - 11/11/98 14:32:25
My Email:ilvwhls@yahoo.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: not yet
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: i'm not sure yet
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: through a school project

Comments:


kimberley flint - 10/24/98 02:18:40
My Email:kimf@1000islands.net
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: luck

Comments:
just coming out recently to my family, i was lucky to gain acceptance. but with friends and acquaintances, there is still so much bigotry that i find at times i hide my true self. there should be more places like this.

Rose - 10/22/98 18:45:08
My URL:http://www.gurlpages.com/nolabel/smurf_child666
My Email:acid_tears_69@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: working on it
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no but i'd like to
How did you find this site?: lycos

Comments:
I really like this page and support what you're saying. I put alittle thing on my page a few minutes ago about hate crimes. I hope they stop...Good luck!!!!!

- 10/21/98 15:39:55

Comments:
This is a good thing. Thank you!

Tammy - 10/21/98 13:42:52
My Email:one_coffeenut@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes- chatroom
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: you sent me the url

Comments:
Hi Gwen! You have a right to be proud of this sight - it's very nicely done. I haven't gone through all of it but I have gone through several pages this morning. Thank you for being the loving person that you are! {{{{{{ Gwen }}}}}}} xoxoxoxox Tammy

tren - 10/21/98 06:23:07
My Email:mikyla2@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: browsing

Comments:
I live in Tasmania, a state of australia which just recently decriminalised homosexuality, Mathew's murder touched many of us and re-inspires us to fight that bit harder to make ourselves visible and demand our right to live free of fear.

- 10/18/98 12:13:02

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Robin - 10/18/98 04:39:29
My Email:yesbaby69@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: Unfortunately, yes. The first time I went to a lesbian chatroom, the comments from people w o were online were unbelieveable.
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: I am a Black lesbian. Yes. I have dealt with it in my workplace, in my neighborhood, and in my church.
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Absolutely
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: No. I currently live in the rural south. There has been very little about it outside of the mainstream media. I am glad that people are outraged. Unfortunately it bothers me that it takes what many peop e perceive as an acceptable gay person (ie. white, male college student) to be murdered, before more people are outraged. Two transgendered teens were beaten two weeks ago in Boston. One of them died. Where was the national press about that. I am tire of double standards. All of our lives are valuable. All of us are acceptable in the eyes of our creator, higher power, God, goddess, universe, god of your understanding. Life, all life is of value
How did you find this site?: Not sure. Maybe the Human Rights campaign page or Queernet

Comments:
I may have said enough already. But let me say this. As an African American woman who has been out, and active in the fight for 24 years now, I am grateful to see so many people stand up for change. We are all tired of homophobia. We are also tired of antiSemitism, racism, and bigotry in all forms. Thank you for your home page. And to everyone who is out there fighting, each small step makes a tremendous difference. Don't ever give up.

D.Moss - 10/18/98 03:06:39
My Email:But-ter@webtv.net

Comments:


D.Moss - 10/18/98 03:04:42
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: only when I was young..seems like my schoolmates knew I was gay before I really realized.lol
How did you find this site?: fate

Comments:
I have only witnessed one act of hate..luckily it did not get out of hand..Some friends and I had left a club in Charlotte NC amd were eating at about 4am . the place was packed..and I will admit it was obvious our table was full of gay men and a very goo straight friend of mine. A guy sitting beside us pushed a flower pot onto my friend and our table..of course "it was an accident"...that seems so small, though stil an act of hate. My girlfried proceeded to tell the guy off right there in the restaurant. Also i live near Catawba College where Matthew Shepard attended school for a few years...Juat to let you know they too had a vigil for him. We here in North Carolina are aware of the hate out there. However we still practice a Don't ask don't tell concept I dont think thats the best way. But I have to survive right now right where I am. Thank you God bless.

Steven E. Powers - 10/15/98 19:18:35
My Email:sepowers@portup.com
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Yes
How did you find this site?: sportaro@brenthouse.org

Comments:
Thank you for doing this page!

Lucy - 10/15/98 16:32:13
My URL:http://members.xoom.com/lythir
My Email:lythir@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: not yet.
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: didn't know where one was.
How did you find this site?: posted to maillist

Comments:
I couldn't use the "tell your story to the memorial" link, so I will tell it here. My friend was attacked on a public bus in San Francisco. She is quite obviously lesbian, and they were hurling homophobic epithets at her as they broke her collarbone, dislocated her shoulder, and caused nasty bruises. The lawsuit is going slowly becaus there is "not enough evidence of a hate crime," regardless of the several witnesses that testified to the homophobic comments. I am very proud of my friend, not only for standing up for herself in court, but for keeping the attackers on the bus until the police could arrive. I am very happy to see this memorial, and I will continue to be an out and proud bisexual woman in what I thought of as a very tolerant city.

Naomi (Chaplain) - 10/15/98 06:20:21
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: definately
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: browsing

Comments:
It diminishes the human spirit and scars the soul to belong to a human family that kills and maimes its own sisters and brothers. I pray that peace will unite all of us, so that we can love and comfort each other as we were created to do. My sorrow goes to the family & friends of Matthew and all victims of violence and hatred.

daniel jenkins - 10/15/98 05:47:21
My URL:http://www.queernet.org/outvoice
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: posted on mailing list

Comments:
i'm deeply touched by Matthew's death. Although i didn't know him, i know too well how homophobia works to destroy the soul. i've been bashed a couple of times and it really hurts to know that someone would target you based on something as immutable as our sexuality. i was angered by recent media appearances by the Family Research Council exploiting Matthew's death to reiterate lies about gays. Sexuality does not equal sexual behavior and it's time that we stopped allowing people to paint us in that l ght. We must be vigilante in our efforts to speak up whenever and whereever this demonization takes place. We must NEVER FORGET and say NEVER AGAIN.

Gary Kenley - 10/15/98 05:03:46
My Email:smtwnguy@eudoramail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: No
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: No
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: No
How did you find this site?: Via friends

Comments:
Excellent site, so very glad you took the time to honor Matthew!!!

Mikael Jacobson - 10/15/98 03:43:09
My Email:mikaeljj@aol.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: n/a
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: YES
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: forwarded e-mail

Comments:
It saddens me to see the kind of hatred that is so rampant in this country. When I heard of Matthew's death, it was like getting hit in the stomach with a baseball bat. Nothing has shown in more clarity than this incident that we need to speak up and le people know we exist and we are human beings. My heart goes out to Matthew's friends and family, as well as those out there who have experienced hatred, perseverance is the key.

David - 10/15/98 02:59:17
My URL:http://www.ionet.net/~tchild
My Email:tchild@ionet.net
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: Not yet
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes, but not related to sexuality
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: browsing

Comments:
The human race is less human in global emotions and concerns than they are in small circles.

Gary Higgins - 10/15/98 02:53:46
My Email:GGHIGGINS@aol.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: yes
How did you find this site?: HOTTS

Comments:


Rigo De Oliva - 10/15/98 00:56:07
My URL:http://www.geocites.com/cgi-bin/geoplus_apps/ans_entry
My Email:rjdoliva@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: i did not because of work but my boyfriend did for me.
How did you find this site?: my boyfriend told me

Comments:
I think this is a horrible act an act that could happen to any of us. We must fight to protect our selves. I'm 22 one year older than Matthew also openly gay and it terrifies me to think that it could have been me. My heart goes out to his friends and fam ly. I hope and pray that this will really be a wake up call to America and the World. We need our equality and we need to be heard if their is any way I can help PLEASE let me know. Take Care all and God Bless.

Joe Thomas - 10/14/98 20:33:02
My Email:jthomas_91@hotmail.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: No
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Most definately
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Embarrassingly No
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: No
How did you find this site?: Friends

Comments:
My thoughts and prayers go to Matthews family as well as to all victims. Unfortunately, we are all now victims.

Gary W. Harper, Ph.D., M.P.H. - 10/14/98 19:56:17
My Email:gharper@wppost.depaul.edu
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: no
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: no
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: a friend

Comments:


John N. Nauss - 10/14/98 19:27:15
My Email:jnn@golden.net
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: webpage
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: yes, my mp
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: I am giving a talk on it
How did you find this site?: a friend

Comments:
I am a gay white male and former Mormon having been in the church for over 22 years of faithful service. I left because I could not equate my being gay and LDS philosophy. I miss much of the ideals however, I have done the right thing. Matthews death had an impact on my heart and soul. I am not totally sure as to why but I beleive it has to do with sharing something deeper than just being a number or stat on some papaer somewhere. I was in that area last year and found on one of our lists that there were poeple who knew Matthew. As a minister in a former faith I worked with grief striken and the terminaly ill. I helped people to die. Hate crimes and violence of any type are horrible. Matthew was brave unto death. We all die and I think he understood that. I hope that th s awakens the compassion in others who indulge in hate because Matthew's death has become a testimony to fear, hate to gays everywhere. Matthew may be dead in body but he lives on in spirit. Ghandi said," They may break my bones, and kill my body. In th end, they will have my dead body, not my obedience." The could haves and would haves always surface especially for grief striken loved ones. All we know is that Matthew is dead and the best we can do is mourn that fate first, and then continue, as he w uld want us to I am sure, to work against hate and intolerance of any kind because someone is different. I am appaled at the reactions of fundamentalist Christians and I hope they pray for God's forgiveness in their narrow and wicked attitudes that serve to hurt and maim. My prayers are with all the friends and family of Matthew. Part of me bled and died when he did too.

Winifred Dunn - 10/14/98 19:22:14
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: not yet
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: no
How did you find this site?: friend's recommendation

Comments:
This is a beautiful tribute, and really helps bring this issue a human face. I appreciate the opportunity to express my sorrow to the family, to make the world a more loving place.

AJ - 10/14/98 19:00:54
My URL:http://www.golden.net/~thevoice
My Email:thevoice@golden.net
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: No
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Not in US
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: No wasn't one to attend here
How did you find this site?: Message to queernet list owner's list

Comments:
I commend you on your efforts here. I think this is a very worthwhile and important thing that you are doing. One point though, it might be a more effective site if you could change the background to make it much easier to read. THANKS for caring! AJ

Sue Philips - 10/14/98 17:01:34
My Email:dsphilips@shellus.com
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: No
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: No
How did you find this site?: an email was sent to me

Comments:
One way to stop hate crimes is to educate people. Not just in who different people are, but in normal subjects in school. People who do badly in school, do badly in life. Bad students live a live of fear and hate. They have a low self image and blame everyone else for their misfortue. We must get to he young people, help them in schools and in life. They really are our future. Hate is learned, from family and friends, kids need as much positive thinking as possible. God bless Mathew Shepard and his family.

Hilton Wolman - 10/14/98 16:04:47
My URL:http://www.hiltonwolman.com
My Email:hilton01@usa.net
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: Yes
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: Yes
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: No
How did you find this site?: Internet Mailing List

Comments:
Now, more than ever, it is important to be OUT and to stand up and be counted.

Scotty Saltsman - 10/14/98 03:31:48
My Email:SSalts1014@aol.com
Have you encountered hate on your webpage, guestbook or in a chatroom?: yes in a chat room
Have you encountered hate or bigotted behavior in real life?: yes very much so
Do you support the passage of a Hate Crimes Prevention law?: Yes
If so have you contacted your congressmen about it?: Yes
Did you attend a Matthew Shepard Vigil?: Not yet
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Comments:
I hope that someday there will be no more acts of violence against the people of the of this country no matter what the reason. Maybe someday people will open their eyes and see that behind every person is a heart that wants to love and not worry about ying.