Defy Phelps; attend play

For those who have not heard, Reverend Phelps and his supporters will be gracing Durham. Although many aspects of his visit are still uncertain, his anti-gay rhetoric and horrific hate speech will not be met by silence here at Duke. That said, I have been asked by those involved in the Durham School of the Arts’ production of The Laramie Project to please attend the play, rather than counter-picket. I totally respect their wish, and I feel that by filling up their theater seats, we can create just as an effective form of protest. Also, if you so please, you can carry a picket sign, in what is sure to be a long line to the ticket counter. We have only begun to organize our response here at Duke, so if you wish to join us, or want any additional information, please e-mail me (bfw2@duke.edu) or Karen Krahulik (krahulik@duke.edu).

Brian West

Trinity ’05

President of AQUADuke