Gay and Lesbian Fund Building Vandalized
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Updated: 8:51 AM Aug 1, 2007
Gay and Lesbian Fund Building Vandalized
A Colorado Springs based organization that funds non-profit groups across the state was vandalized, and some are calling it a hate-crime.
Posted: 9:29 PM Jul 31, 2007
Reporter: David Nancarrow
Email Address: dnancarrow@kktv11news.com
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Mary Lou Makepeace has little to go on: no proof of motive, only what was left behind from a late night vandalism at her place of business.

“These two rocks were thrown through the windows here at the Gay and Lesbian Fund building Sunday morning," Makepeace said Tuesday.

The rocks, put together, are about a basketball-sized chunk of concrete.

Grainy surveillance shots taken Sunday morning show someone was outside, but Makepeace said they aren't clear enough to tell police the whole story.

"I said I don't know if it's because somebody saw the windows and felt like throwing rocks through the windows, or if they had a touch of homophobia that caused them to throw the rocks," said Makepeace.

Others say the evidence is clear enough.

"It was a targeted crime. It was a hateful crime," said Jay Patel.

Patel directs a diversity forum in Colorado Springs, and says crimes like this do the city long-lasting harm.

The damage done to one building, he says, speaks to who is welcome and who isn't.

"The efforts of the EDC and Chamber of Commerce and other people to attract new business to the city to allow us to grow are hampered by the fact they feel they're not welcome to it,” he said. “It's an economics issue."

Makepeace says the GLFC is moving on from the incident, but feels it's still an uphill climb.

"This is the city of Colorado Springs. We have our work cut out for us," she said.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Bill Location: Springs on Aug 8, 2007 at 04:42 PM

KYLE T.... HAHAHAHAHAHA..... No one HAS to ask that's what the "Submit your comment" button is for Bright One.
Posted by: jack Location: security on Aug 7, 2007 at 05:29 PM

Hey Kyle, what makes you so special that Bills comment means nothing but yours does? Your no more special than him. The moment I quit disliking homosexuals is the moment they quit ramming their propoganda in my face. It has slowed down recently, and I appreciate that. I don't hate the person, I just hate the idea. I do feel bad for this vadalism, and I will be the first to turn in the coward who did it, because I believe you stand up to your opponents and face them rather than hide like a wuss.
Posted by: travis Location: Briargate on Aug 6, 2007 at 03:18 PM

I think its sad that all the other crimes in colorado springs are supported by crime stoppers and this one isnt because it has to do with gays and lesbians
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