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   From: queers.are.pedophiles@aclu.org   
      
   GREENWICH VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Every June, the Stonewall National   
   Monument becomes the source of pride, but lately, it has also become the   
   target of hate.   
      
   Police say at the birthplace of the LGBTQ movement in Greenwich Village,   
   vandalism struck again.   
      
   Pride flags along the perimeter of the park were ripped down on Thursday   
   night - someone snapped the sticks and stole three-quarters of the flags.   
      
   "I feel like we should be past this in 2024," said Tara Goutermout.   
      
   A video posted by council member Erik Bottcher says someone also burned   
   pride decorations at 22nd Street in Chelsea.   
      
   Bottcher tweeted, 'anyone who thinks this will intimidate our community is   
   badly mistaken.'   
      
   Less than a day after the attempt to strike fear, every pride flag was   
   back up and firmly mounted.   
      
   Across the street, the Kaleidoscope Ministries was trying to spread joy   
   where this is ugly. It is a faith-based non-profit looking to create safer   
   spaces for queer people where they have not been traditionally welcome -   
   but they never expected to do it in a space that's supposed to be safe.   
      
   "There's not really a reason to do that and it's not harming anyone," said   
   Sharai Dottin.   
      
   "Feels really aggressive and I mean it's sad because the flags are there -   
   a site that's there only because of violence," added Dani D'Olivieria.   
      
   The Stonewall National Monument of course is no stranger to hate. Last   
   year during Pride Month it was the target of vandalism three times.   
      
   On June 10 last year, police say cameras caught three people breaking   
   Pride flags. Less than a week, it happened again. This time, 10 flags were   
   destroyed.   
      
   "I wish people would just educate themselves on Stonewall and the amazing   
   things that happened here. So many years ago, people were fighting against   
   this idea of hostility and oppression. It was a really really powerful   
   moment and for people to just take that away from people is just very very   
   disappointing and sad," said Ray Low.   
      
   https://abc7ny.com/post/stonewall-national-monument-pride-flags-   
   vandalized-year-row/14951696/   
      
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