The last post had to do with a developing story about a sailor who was killed most likely because of his sexual orientation. Since then a man was arrested for the murder. Another sailor. However, in the mean time, the media has started calling this the "Murder of the Gay Sailor." Which is per his family's early statements, a misnomer. But it looks like there will be no clear answer on why Seaman August Provost was killed; today the suspect in the case committed suicide. It will be interesting if any more becomes available about this case in the future.
I think this case shows that the media is much more comfortable with "gay" over "bisexual." Also I think it is a very visible display that more than one person is always hurt in a murder, and especially in a hate crime. I can't decide if the label of hate crime is helpful or hurtful in this case. For this case I don't know that this sailor would have wanted to be known as the "Murdered Gay Sailor," I feel that is selling him short. But at the same time, he was one of us, and without labels, part of him is left out, and part of the crime is overlooked. It's an sad contradiction. What do you guys think?
To see how the story has been renamed go here.
Or for more information about the suspect's unusual death go here.
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