Woman charged after kissing preacher at gay pride event

The 74-year-old woman, who was charged with simple assault, says the preacher "was just waving his arms and had a Bible in one hand, up and down, and screaming at the top of his lungs, 'sodomites' and 'you're going to hell." She says she thought he needed a hug, so she gave him one. (Associated Press)

Comments

[Steveinsd]

God damn churchies. Let's waste tax money and civil servants time on this, great idea. He's probably done worse to little boys, I'm sure he could let a kiss on the cheek slide.

[Tom Weidermeijer]

Wouldn't a preacher feel that a 74 year old would receive her punishment from God soon for her actions rather than getting the police involved?

[JimD]

I live in NC and I have to say that most people here are not like that preacher. In fact, when they have Pride in Durham the protesters get issued a permit along a particular street corner. The same place a local radio station gets their permit to set up their speakers to broadcast really loud music. No one wants to hear the rants of a group of hateful people and the whole community makes sure they are silenced.
I think she went about showing her message the wrong way but, come on- a hug isn't assault. Unless you're a priest.

[David]

The preacher is just mad because it was a woman who kissed him. He was hoping for some 'sodomite' to come up and give him something to 'froth at the mouth' over for a while.

[stevenvictx]

Religion.

We all have to be just like them or you will burn in hell.

[twerp]

Sorry, if some random person came up and hugged/kissed me, their face is going to meet my knuckles.

[dru]

@stevenvictx: Your line would make a very good Demotivator poster.

[stevenvictx]

Twerp:
Yet another reason why woman and men are not the same.

[Lou Sussler]

Can you imagine the brouhaha that would ensue if a few hundred protesters showed up at some 2,000 person church event?

[Lambiepie]

just touching, no matter where or how slightly, is battery
without permission it's illegal
doubt the judge/jury will do much to her and she doesn't seem to mind getting 'busted'

[KDP]

Maybe the guy is Fred Phelps' cousin?

[Phranqlin]

Love your neighbor as yourself!

[Me (the original)]

Assault with a friendly weapon. Pure and simple.