Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Murder in Greeley: Why Angie Zapata matters


When a defense attorney says that a smile is an act of provocation sufficient to cause someone to respond with murder, we’re all in trouble.

Angie Zapata is still still in the news, and what happens is just as important to gay men as it is to the trans population.

The trans-panic defense is no different from the gay-panic defense.

If you’ve ever smiled at a straight guy – or had sex with one – then you need to keep your eye on this case.