On this day in 1969 the Stonewall riots began in New York City. They lasted for 3 nights. The Stonewall Inn was a “gay” bar and the patrons of the bar had finally had enough of the police and public harrassment. So they fought back. It was the beginning of the modern day Gay Rights movement.

So much has been gained over the last 38 years. And there is still so much ground to till for further growth in the culture regarding gay issues. Intolerance toward gays is the providence of, amazingly, religious people who preach hate… It is time to build a stone wall against gay prejudice in this country. It should, under no circumstances, be tolerated.

Bless you, Tom Young, my friend and writing comrade. Your life ended far too early. I am doing my best to keep our Stonewall script/movie dreams alive… I love you, Perky’s dad.

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