Scott Riley facebook post on popular radio host Dale Dudley's facebook page:
Bob Lloyd There's more hate on this page towards the guys Scott who obviously has problems, then he's actually putting out. And all he wants is reactions to his stupidity so just let him go. Hope everyone has a peaceful day.
Nick Arnold Some days I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. This dude feels like it is perfectly alright to spew bigotry and stupidity amongst others on a social media sight just because it is...See More
MochaRokr Altpop Etc I agree w/Bob Lloyd - - -some folks totally do/say stuff just to get a rise out of us . . .whatev, Scott . . . . . smdh . . . .*sigh*
Jeff Carroll I would like to spit some Beachnut in that bigots eye....
Austin Texas entertainment district
If you witnessed the assault of Andrew Oppleman, please call the Austin Police Department at 512-974-5000 or the Downtown Area Command at 512-974-5253
Dear Austin Front.com,
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting the incident report about the violent crime I endured last Friday night! I need your help promoting the March Against Hate this saturday though if at all possible.
We are trying to get the Austin Mayor (not yet responded to the request as of yet) or a notable speaker to join the March Against Hate this Saturday to bring this national. EqualityTexas has been invaluable assisting with this event and trying to make this happen. Some news/radio stations will be there but hoping to get help to have CNN cover so anything you can do would be great. Let's Take Austin Back!
Andrew Oppleman
*All details about the March Against Hate are below.
NEWS LINK: http://www.kvue.com/news/PRIDE-parade-wraps-up-as-locals-pray-for-victims-in-potential-hate-crime-170865781.html
FACEBOOK LINK TO JOIN THE MARCH. http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/279030888863848/
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March Against Hate
Austin 2012
Saturday Sept 29th 11:45am
Republic State Park Austin, Texas
11:45am Meet at Republic Square Park
12:00pm March to the State Capitol
12:20pm Arrive at the Capitol
12:30pm Speeches Begin
Join Us Saturday…You Are Not Alone!
*GetEQUAL TX / Equality Texas / Grrlz Will Be Boiz / Austin Pride / PFLAG Austin
My name is Andrew Oppleman and this is my story…
Little did I know, last Friday night Sept 22th 2012, I’d be changed forever.
I was in town for Austin Pride. It was one of my many trips to enjoy all that Austin has to offer; great entertainment, outdoor recreation and most of all the people; laid back and easy going. My welcome started like this…My buddy Nick Soret was ordering pizza at 4th and Colorado at about midnight as I just arrived from a 3 hour drive from Houston. As I waited for Nick to grab his pizza and leave, another patron started screaming at Nick “What are you looking at?” over and over again. As he grabbed Nick’s hot pizza and threw it on Nick’s face, arm and body the man proceeded to start punching him. I immediately tried to quell the suspects rage and told the man to “STOP HITTING MY FRIEND!” With that he turned around and pushed me down into the construction on the street. I got up and as I turned back to the Pizza Truck I was immediately met with the amazing force of his fist hitting me square in the mouth. I then saw the man wildly punching Nick’s skull, and body as Nick fell to the ground in a fetal position trying to protect his face and head. As quickly as it started the suspect ran away, while his friend who is an Austin local just stood there and laughed as blood gushed from my mouth. I then spent 8 hours at Brackenridge Hospital. In the end Nick sustained a black eye, a busted and bruised lip and additional bruises on his body. I left Austin with a busted lip and 6 missing teeth.
We invite you to join us and the rest of the Austin community this Saturday at 11:45am at Republic Square Park to raise awareness and March Against Hate to the Capitol. Spread the word to take Austin back!