Black Lives Matter Cites Increased Police Presence as Reason for Pulling Out of Pride Parade


The response of Black Lives Matter to the announcement that law enforcement will be stepping up it’s presence at the San Francisco Pride Parade is astonishing in its myopia. You would think that after a homophobic Islamic extremist brutally murdered 49 gay people in a public place that their primary concern would be on safety, but instead, it is on sticking it to the people who protect them from said extremists:

“’We know firsthand that increasing the police presence at Pride does not increase safety for all people,’ Cyril added. ‘Militarizing these events increases the potential for harm to our communities and we hope in the future SF Pride will consider community-centered approaches to security at pride events.’

Those joining with Black Lives Matter in withdrawing from the parade due to the increased police presence include Janetta Johnson, executive director of the TGI Justice Project that serves imprisoned trans, intersex and gender non-conforming people, and the St. James Infirmary, a clinic for current and former sex workers.

Other Pride events happening this weekend have also announced beefed up security following the Orlando massacre, including Orange County and New York City’s gay pride parades.”

Source: Los Angeles Times

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