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Do you remember Matthew Shepard?
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October 12th, 2011
Thirteen years ago today (October 12, 2011), Matthew Shepard died. He was savagely beaten and left for dead on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming. The reason for the assault was none other than his sexual orientation.
The international outcry from his senseless murder was tremendous and led to hate-crime laws in many countries being passed. One such law was finally passed in the US in 2009.
The murder had a direct impact on my life. Two months later, I finally came out of the closet.
Do you remember Matthew Shepard?
Has any notorious crime had a direct impact on your life?
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Topics: Matthew Shepard, hate, crime, life, individual
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