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Posted by John Bisceglia on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 02.36 pm

Given that our country allows hate groups to organize and purchase hate (Prop H8), I’ve gone from being “anti-gun” to “pro-gun”...or at least pro-weapon.

So when government ITSELF fails miserably to offer EQUAL PROTECTION under the law, when the legal system and police regularly ignore hate crimes for what they are, and when the Federal Government ALLOWS a majority’s tyranny over a minority in the voting booth…..well, that makes an even STRONGER case for gun ownership. Or at the very least some serious thought about self-defense and possible weapons (knives, mace, baseball bat, lock and sock, etc.).

Posted by Marc Roberts on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 02.51 pm

As a long term resident of NYC, I’ve been to the Corner Bistro many times.  Although it is not a “gay restaurant”, it is very gay friendly.  There is obviously more to this story than what Nick is writing.  You can’t expect to go into a restaurant with an attitute and expect good service.  My guess is that got what they deserved!

Posted by chris on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 03.01 pm

i called the manager to complain just now and he told he didn’t know what i was talking about.  i suggest you file a police formal complaint on this NOW, and get a sym pathetic lawyer to help you sue them civilly.....

Posted by KURT QUINTON on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 03.02 pm

HOW SAD THAT FIVE OF YOU COULDN’T TAKE CARE OF ONE STUPID GUY. SURELY ONE OF YOU HAD BALLS?  THAT’S WHY WE CONTINUE TO GET BASH BOTH VERBALLY AND PHYSICALLY.  NO STRAIGHT GUYS WOULD HAVE PUT UP WITH IT.  ALSO YOU SHOULD HAVE IMMEDIATELY GONE TO THE PRECINCT AND REPORTED THE COP.

Posted by Rita on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 03.04 pm

Fuck Corner Bistro.

They just lost one of their best customers.

Posted by Scott on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 03.13 pm

When gay bashing used to end a lot worse, the New York City Anti Violence Project was born. The lesson has always been: report it.  If you get no response: organize against those “pretty great burgers.”

Posted by JeffRob on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 03.17 pm

Seriously, Nick, now that you’re linked to Towleroad and probably soon to lots of little blogs, if you don’t want hoards of queens showing up to torch the Corner Bistro in about an hour, you need to clarify.  If there’s more to this story than you’re telling- if your boyfriend was actually a loud, drunken asshole at the time, or anything like that- say it now. 
Because otherwise, hopefully, the Corner Bistro is about to get an earful.

Posted by Izzy M on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 03.20 pm

thank you for sharing this. unfortunately this tale has made me physically ill…
so i think im going to run down to corner bistro, vomit all over the bar and the ignorant fuckers that work there, steal all of their paper towels and cleaning supplies, cut off their water supply, and then leave, never to return again. i hope they choke on their shitty, grade d frozen rat-meat patties that they pass off as burgers. im disgusted.

Posted by egit on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 03.21 pm

You’re entitled to Due Process.  Do as the officer suggested and file a formal complaint.  That will get the ball rolling.

Though maybe placing only one order of fries for five people didn’t endear you to the establishment.

Posted by Aaron on Wed Feb 4, 2009 at 03.32 pm

Marc Roberts: You can’t expect to go into a restaurant with an attitute and expect good service.  My guess is that got what they deserved!
Excuse me, WHAT? I just wrote 1400 words in response when only 800 were allowed, and now it’s gone. Good to know. No time to retype, but I’m disgusted. As a restaurant manager (who happens to be gay as well), nothing (no matter how bad the “attitute") excuses the manner in which this is reported to have occured on the part of the bistro’s staff. And for a restaurant that seems to have managed to cultivate a “gay friendly” rep, it’s no wonder they’re mum...this is not good news for them. Hopefully they excise the tumors in their midst fast and get cracking on an apology.

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