'Drag Out Hate!' rally held after Marine's assault

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Susan Szalewski

Men dressed in drag, and dozens more supporting them, marched along Old Market streets Saturday and then dined and shopped at the businesses there — trying to show people they have nothing to fear from men who dress as women.

The event was held in response to an assault that occurred a week ago in the Old Market.

Ryan Langenegger of Omaha, a 22-year-old Marine who is straight, told police he was punched in the face Oct. 27 after he peacefully defended two gay friends, one of whom was wearing a dress. Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Organizers counted 184 people at the walk. Langenegger was not among them, but one of the organizers read a statement from him.

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Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20131102/NEWS/131109586/1685#-drag-out-hate-rally-held-after-marine-s-assault

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[Fridays Child]

1. Ryan Langenegger understands what it means to defend his country.

His parents and the Marine Corps should be proud of him.