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[DanaC]

Peter Tatchell, one of the activists attacked, is a highly respected, long standing British campaigner for human rights. Used to be pretty much villified when he started out, but he's been around so long and been so consistent in his work that now even the tabloids like him.

[Cyclefrance]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Peter Tatchell, one of the activists attacked, is a highly respected, long standing British campaigner for human rights. Used to be pretty much villified when he started out, but he's been around so long and been so consistent in his work that now even the tabloids like him.

He does like to make mileage out of these sorts of events though, doesn't he - find an event that's gay-themed and controversial and he's there stirring it up and on the receiving end of any violent outbreak that ensues - it's almost as though he relishes the opportunity to be thumped (now there's an interesting insight...)