The Valencian d-beat punk band AMOR condemned on their social networks the homophobic aggression suffered by one of its members. they broke his nose and left him unconsciouslast friday in ourense
According to reports, after attending the Baixo Terra event, the members decided to go out while having a drink with some friends in a local city. take a breath
At that moment, a man started scolding one of the members of the group for his outfit and makeup, asking if she’s wearing a disguise and being “in a derogatory way”, a “damn faggot”. He then threw several punches and kicks that broke his nose and caused him to lose consciousness.
On their network, “We want to publicly condemn what happened. We are a hardcore punk band trying to position themselves self-critically against any oppression from all power structures.” “Despite everything that has happened, she is happy and wants to continue”.
Definite condemnation of aggression
las Socialist Youth Ourense also condemned the aggression and showed their support for the formation. In a statement, they stressed, “We strongly condemned the events that occurred and our assistance for what they needed.”
The association demands action in the fight against terrorism. LGTBIphobia because it’s about stopping hate crimes and attacks against the community, because it’s a shame that it’s happening in the heart of the city due to the ineffectiveness and passivity of both PP and DO”.
“We don’t want front-line governments that turn a blind eye to injustices, make the aggressors unpunished and the victims invisible. How many more attacks does this municipality need to make and take precautions for it? protect the collective?”, they condemn.
At the same time, they claim that they have policies “for the elimination of violations of rights against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia” and that they have public policies that “bring individuals together”. sexual and gender diversity.
The youth of Ourense PSdeG also remembered that it was close to the anniversary of his death. Samuel Luis blame “Nothing was learned.” “These are not isolated cases; homophobia did not return to Galicia, because it never did,” they complain.