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Christian Grantham was a student activist in the late 90s and later was a consultant to domestic policy forums for the Clinton Administration as well as events for HRC and GLAAD.
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November 10, 2004

Crystal meth is destroying the gay community, and very few gay activists are doing anything about it. When authorities try, gay activists intervene with pleas for sensitivity.

Responding to complaints from the gay community, prosecutors have postponed a public awareness campaign using posters of convicted methamphetamine dealers.

Authorities had planned to plaster the posters — with the defendants' names, mug shots and sentences — in gay neighborhoods ravaged by the addictive stimulant. But after meeting with gay activists last week, prosecutors said Tuesday in a statement that the posters "will not be released pending further consideration of the matter."
[Anti-meth posters in gay areas postponed - Democrat & Chronicle - 11-10-04]

Take a look at the arguments of these two prissy queens. Isn't it time our community ignore these kind of fruit cups and empower authorities seeking to clean up criminal elements in our community?

"Gay men telling other gay men that crystal is dangerous is one thing," said Peter Staley of the Crystal Meth Working Group. "It is quite another thing for government, especially law enforcement agencies, to threaten gay men with what look like 'wanted' posters."

Activist Dan Carlson also criticized prosecutors for not consulting with gay leaders about the campaign, and said he still hopes to convince them to drop it.

"Rule No. 1 is that you enlist the community," Carlson said.
[Gay Activists Blast Meth 'Wanted' Posters - 1010Wins - 11-03-04]