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Another small interview with Randy! This time he talked about homophobia:
A different kind of Fan-Convention. Seven years after the show stopped, the Queer as Folk cast came to visit the "Rise'n Shine" Convention in Cologne. It was very a very important event for Cologne's mayor Elfi Scho-Antwerpes, because it was not only about getting in touch with fans, it was also about serious issues. Homophobia and mobbing had been the main aspects of the event.
Those issues had already been a subject of discussion at "Queer As Folk". Of of the characters, Justin Taylor (Randy Harrison, 34), got bashed by one of his classmates. That kind of experience isn't new for Randy, who's gay in real life. "A few years ago someone attacked me," the actor told Promiflash. Randy already had to deal with homophobic attacks when he was younger: "I grew up in Georgia, so I had to listen to a lot of hate preachers."
The reasons for homophobia are versatile, as the actor thinks: "Especially in the USA we have this culture of hate. There are different things: Misinterpreting the Christendom or interpreting it in a way I can not agree with - that's a key element of homophobia in the United States. And the fear of things you don't know."
Thanks very much to soulmatejunkee for the English translation!
Source: promiflash.de
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by Aza @ 31 Mar 2013 04:44 am
I hope this becomes an even bgegir event. Even though most people are more open to homosexuality, the few who are not have become more vocal and dangerous. Their backs are to the wall and they are frightened. They will do whatever, say whatever, to stop the homosexual community and friends from creating an open, loving world. As a gay man, I rejoice at the acceptance that seems to be growing, but weep because of things like North Carolina banning anything other than a heterosexual marriage. Thank you and everyone else for doing something as widespread as this blog event. It means so much to me to know there are people who want to stop homophobia and bring about acceptance and tolerance in the world.On a side note, it seems you got promoted from #225 to #218. Congrats!
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