
What happens when you try to stage a gay massage demonstration in the window of a New York City sex shop? Apparently, the police shut it down, and the organizers cry discrimination. At least that's what happened last Friday at the Blue Store in Chelsea, after a complaint was called into the local precinct.
When the officer demanded that they shut down the demonstration, he issued no summons and could not tell the organizers what law's they were specifically breaking. He claimed that the permit was needed, because the display caused a "sidewalk obstruction". According to reports, there were only fifteen onlookers.
Though the massage was considered "erotic", it included no simulated sex, nudity or lewdness. Basically, it was (allegedly) no more risque than the Blue Store's usual window displays, which are often crowded with scantily clad porn stars. Either way, the store's owner claims that he didn't realize how racy the demonstration would be, and he's now worried that the police will be watching his store. So what do you think--was this discrimination or just poor planning by the organizers?
- Dewitt
Photo credit: kenneth in the (212)
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