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120Û2 um a mews al orientation. “We had no indication whatso ever that there was someone that disliked us or even knew that we were gay,” McIntyre says. Schwier immediately reported the vandal ism but had to explain to officers that bias was most likely a factor. “The police didn’t even connect the dots that it was a hate crime,” McIntyre told Just Out. She initially reacted to the vandalism with fear. But after talking to the media and receiv ing nothing but support from acquaintances, McIntyre realized her story could have a happy ending by raising awareness about homophobia. “We just wanted some good to come out of it,” she says. “We just didn’t want to roll over and be a victim.” S a le m C it y C o u n c il H e a r s T e s t im o n y A lmost 40 people testified April 22 before the Salem City Council regarding revi sions to the civil rights code. The proposal wriUld ban discrimination in employment, housing or public accommoda tions based on sexual orientation, gender identi ty or source of income and would let people sue for damages. It also would expand “marital sta tus” to include registered domestic partnerships. A total of 31 supporters shared stories of dis crimination and harassment, and the council seemed to be listening: According to Cary Ren fro of the Salem Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission, the proposal easily will pass May 13. Only six people testified against the changes. One of the anti-gay voices was a familiar one: Lon Mahon, fresh out of jail on a contempt of court conviction. He responded to the testi Cary Renfro (left) listens to Lon Mabon’s testimony April 22 at Salem City Hall mony of a woman who wondered whether the we continue to lose— and we may, but we’re pret appear on his cable access show taped at City Oregon Citizens Alliance ever will go away. Hall. The O C A chairman said he would consid ty close— we still feel we have to do what’s right.” “Having been involved in this issue for about Mabon accused the council of having its er coming as long as “I’m not in court or in jail.” 15 years...having won the issue one time by 53 mind made up ahead of time and threatened percent and losing it three times by 44,48 and 49 to pursue yet another ballot initiative. “We’ll percent, I would think that most people would look at what we need to do and probably refer V a n d a l T a g s S a l e m C a r realize that we’re pretty close,” Mahon said. gay man and lesbian couple in Salem were it to the people, and we’ll see what they have “Having won Marion County several times— the victims of a vandal who apparently has to say.” actually, we even won the city of Salem a couple a problem with ditches. City Councilor Bill Smaldone asked Mabon times in there— we continue to fight this issue.” Mark Schwier woke up April 24 to find the whether he believes in the establishment of a Regardless, Mahon continued, he would word “dike" painted on his new Jeep Liberty. His theocracy. Not in this life, he replied. have no choice but to take a stand for his values. “I believe Jesus is king of kings and lord of housemates, Kathryn McIntyre and Elizabeth He said the debate is not about whether people lords,” Mabon said. “I believe he is going to Gingerich, believe they were the intended tar should respect each other but whether the city come back and hold this City Council and all of gets of the vandalism. should sanction “wrongful” behavior. The couple were shocked to discover a “We’re fighting the government saying that it’s us accountable.” Mayor Mike Swaim also invited Mabon to neighbor might have a-problem with their sexu OK and sending that message," Mabon said. “If A just m~e called S u ic id e V ic t im s R em em bered ffirmation: Gay &. Lesbian Mormons will hold a special candlelight vigil May 10 to remember those who have lost their lives to sui cide as a result of anti-gay pressures. The demonstration, co-sponsored by the American Friends Service Com mittee, will start at 5:30 p.m. on Kruse Oaks Boulevard just outside the Lake Oswego temple entrance. According to Affirmation, Mormon leaders publicly have committed themselves to a high ly visible and well-funded campaign against civil and religious equality. Organizers say the vigil’s location was chosen not to attack the church but rather to offer a message of hope and solace in response to the damaging power of anti-gay teachings. 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