Members MsGuy Posted December 24, 2011 Members Share Posted December 24, 2011 After his home was invaded by police (resulting in his prosecution for sodomy), Mr. Lawrence brought and won the landmark case Lawrence v. Texas. In the end the Supreme Court declared that it was unconstitutional to single out gays and label their behavior criminal. All the equal protection cases you read about involving equal protection for gays track right back to this one case. Rather like the drag queens and hustlers of Stonewall, Lawrence wasn't political; he was motivated by a consuming sense of the injustice of his treatment by the police. We post memorials here to singers, Hollywood types and all manner of assorted celebrities. Let's take a moment to remember one of our own who had the gumption and sheer cussedness to do something important for us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiBottomBoy Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Raise a glass for the man who let us give up our ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hitoallusa Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Rest in peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CharliePS Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 R.I.P. John Lawrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
