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Anti-homosexuality demonstrators protest along the parade route of the Long Beach Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade.
Friday, Jul. 01, 2011

Open quoteI thought he needed a hug. So I gave him a hug.Close quote

  • JOAN PARKER,
  • a 74-year-old female gay rights supporter, who was charged with assault for hugging and kissing a preacher while he was protesting at a gay pride event in North Carolina
Photo: Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images | Source: AP