During a rally on Thursday, February 10, 2005, Milwaukee Alderman Michael McGee used the word "faggots" to describe criminals who viciously beat Frank Jude, Jr.   

HRL-PAC strongly supported the purpose of the rally:  to fight hate and hate crimes.  However, we could not overlook Ald. McGee's use of the word "faggots" during his speech.  It degraded and demeaned gays and lesbians, many of whom have had to endure hate crimes themselves. 

On February 11, HRL-PAC sent a letter to Ald. McGee protesting his comments.

READ THE FULL TEXT OF HRL-PAC'S LETTER HERE.

You can read more about the rally and subsequent actions in these links:

2/23/05, Milw. Journal Sentinel Editorial:  McGee's bogus boycott

2/23/05, Milw. Journal Sentinel:  "More want McGee apology"

2/15/05, Milw. Journal Sentinel Editorial:  "McGee owes an apology"

2/15/05, Milw. Journal Sentinel:  "Protest Seeks Justice for Beating Victim, Yet Some Distance Themselves From Remarks By Ald. McGee"

2/11/05, Milw. Journal Sentinel, "100 protest progress of police beating case; McGee uses strong language to call on McCann for changes"