I haven’t forgotten, Mr. Reark.
It was February 2003:
It drew protest from a few gay rights activists, but there it stood. The latest example of unapologetic hate. I’m sure Mike Reark knew what he was doing, and that’s what pisses me off.
One needn’t support gay rights to be acceptable in my world, but this particular Highlands County business owner went too far.
Welcome to the Wild Turkey Tavern in Sebring, Florida. That is, unless you’re gay, then, Mike Reark just wants you dead. Of course, he doesn’t take into account the numerous Highlands county residents with gay family and friends. One of the largest weddings I’ve been to in our county was gay. This marquee showcases Mr. Reark’s ignorance. (Confederate flag cropped out)
Mike Reark, I haven’t forgotten. Neither has the gay community. Maybe you think hatred is a good way of stirring up some some business . . . My friends and I disagree.
You harvest what you plant, Mike. Tell your friends. I most certainly still tell mine.
thirty_mphs said,
Wrote on August 16, 2006 @ 6:27 pm
That tag was definitely spot-on. “Oh no he didn’t!”
I am going to make an LJ post about this tonight! How horrible!
Ken said,
Wrote on August 30, 2006 @ 3:27 pm
I would have gone there at night and changed that to “Gay Weddings Are OK” and “Queer Things Are Good” *grin*
MC Spectrum said,
Wrote on August 29, 2007 @ 9:27 pm
I’m sorry people are so pathetic.
Gay@gay.com said,
Wrote on August 30, 2007 @ 5:18 pm
The Wild Turkey Tavern was cooked and served at a Gay Wedding. Guests ate it all. It exists no more. RIP.
apoml said,
Wrote on August 12, 2010 @ 2:29 pm
Look at what was posted today
http://apainterofmodernlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/get-burger-with-side-of-bigotry-at-wild.html