Marcellus Richard Andrews was Taunted and Beaten to Death

I hate to close out on a sad note, but I have to post this. Marcellus Richard Andrews was beaten and taunted to death in Waterloo, Iowa.

Here is some more info from a witness:

The two women hadn't made it as far as Adams Street a block away when they heard yelling back at the house. They ran back and found a truck stopped in the street, and the occupants were taunting Andrews, calling him "faggot" and "Mercedes," a feminization of his first name, Simpson said.

The arguing and name calling continued, said Simpson, who admitted throwing the first punch, striking a girl.

"She kept saying it, and I hit her," Simpson said.

From there, the fight was on, with Nakita Wright and the others joining in, according to their account.

At some point during the scuffle, Nakita Wright felt her leg brush against something on the ground. She looked down and saw Andrews.

"I tried to help him up, and then this boy ran back and kicked him in his face," Nakita Wright said.

After the brawl ended, she tried helping Andrews to his feet. He appeared dazed. She grabbed one arm and coaxed him as she lifted. He pushed up with his other arm, but then gave up. Nakita Wright dialed 911.

He was flown to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for treatment.

And he died there. 

Marcellus was going to studying interior design at Hawkeye Community College and was a member of the Crusaders, a drill team.

I can't help but think about where this happened. This horrible incident happened in Iowa, where being gay is hell and folks have no problems spreading their hate around. Less than 2 weeks ago, the GOP candidates were there talking about their views on gay marriage. In some way, that energy and the hatred caused this. I know it.

My heart goes out to family of Marcellus.

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