Lindsay Leone of Intervale and Sam Conley of Waltham, Mass., sit in the canoe dangling from the rope tied across the expanse at Cathedral Ledge during the protest for equal justice Saturday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
Lindsay Leone of Intervale and Sam Conley of Waltham, Mass., sit in the canoe dangling from the rope tied across the expanse at Cathedral Ledge during the protest for equal justice Saturday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
Freddie Wilkinson (bending) helps get the ropes together for the protest as Brady Callahan (second from left) tries on climbing gear. Josh Laskin (left) and other supporters look on. (COURTESY JOSH LASKIN)
Lindsay Leone of Intervale and Sam Conley of Waltham, Mass., sit in the canoe dangling from the rope tied across the expanse at Cathedral Ledge during the protest for equal justice Saturday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
Lindsay Leone of Intervale and Sam Conley of Waltham, Mass., sit in the canoe dangling from the rope tied across the expanse at Cathedral Ledge during the protest for equal justice Saturday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
Freddie Wilkinson (bending) helps get the ropes together for the protest as Brady Callahan (second from left) tries on climbing gear. Josh Laskin (left) and other supporters look on. (COURTESY JOSH LASKIN)
CONWAY — In a protest stunt that caught the attention of police, N.H. State Parks and many tourists, local protesters strung a canoe, rainbow flag and Black Lives Matter banner 350 feet in the air in front of Cathedral Ledge in North Conway last Saturday.
Protest leader Quddus Snyder, 41, of Eaton said the League of Voters for Equality (LOVE) and members of the greater Mount Washington climbing community were responsible for the daylong event, dubbed “Climb for Equality.”
Anyone that's upset about the LBGT and BLM movements, obviously haven't lived in their world. Yes, all lives matter, but this isn't a movement for all lives. It's a black movement. A lot more people would understand if "Too" was added at the end of Black Lives Matter. I hope these movements bring equality and tolerance. It's long overdue.
No monument was shrouded. Ropes were tied to about five trees on one side and attached to pre-existing rock-climbing bolts and fixtures on the other. As for those that considered this stunt dangerous,,,,,,,,rock climbing is dangerous! So is adding fuel to an angry fire.
I agree that no natural monument should be shrouded with political ideology. In this case there was no shrouding of a natural monument. But, I would love to do something about Mt. Rushmore! Sadly, even if the presidents faces were taken off, Borglum's assault to the mountain will never bring back the Six Grandfathers that were naturally there. No one stopped that assault.
I think some of the words in these posts say a lot more then they intended to. Intolerance!
"You have to pass so many Trump signs on the way up here on Rt 16, we wanted people to know they're welcome in the Valley.... the difference is, the Trump signs support a presidential candidate and are on people's own property, nobody is hanging it off the ledge. The "woke" are as immature amd ignorant as they can get...
Thanks Angry White People for kicking off the comment section totally on brand. Happy to see that 'BLM has made it to the Washington Valley' - to my LGBTQ and BIPOC friends, I see you. Loved reading about how this idea came about, particularly in reference to 1986.
I’ve had just about enough of the outrageous behavior that’s going on here and in the rest of the country. Personally I couldn’t care less who one chooses to sleep with nor do I believe that one life matters more than another. I’m sick to death of hearing about LBGTQ and the BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT. Again, I don’t care who anyone has a relationship with nor do I think that one life is more important than any other. What I do care about is having things shoved down my throat. The constant barrage being forced on people is unacceptable. Yet, if anyone complains they’re labeled a racist or homophobe. I am neither. I just don’t feel the need to march and parade or pull ridiculous stunts to gain recognition of my beliefs or practices. I’m disgusted by the fact that a community monument like Cathedral Ledge was used in this manner. I’m also disgusted by the fact that people were put at risk of serious injury to pull this little stunt. It seems to me that there is only one side that is allowed to speak. If someone holds an opinion that differs from what is considered politically correct, they’re immediately attacked. Odd for a group of people who preach tolerance, don’t you think?
Well that is a typical slanted bit of reporting with one quote raising concern about mis-use of public property. I am appalled and dismayed that draping these banners was not stopped. Now kowtowing to BLM has reached Mt. Washington Valley.
Monuments of nature should never be shrouded in political ideology. Shame on the climbing community and others for using Cathedral Ledge as a political pawn. To this former rock and ice climber, the stunt was a despicable act of political zealotry that never should have been allowed.
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At first BLM is all about peaceful protests, but eventually it morphs into Burn Looting (&) Mayhem.
Anyone that's upset about the LBGT and BLM movements, obviously haven't lived in their world. Yes, all lives matter, but this isn't a movement for all lives. It's a black movement. A lot more people would understand if "Too" was added at the end of Black Lives Matter. I hope these movements bring equality and tolerance. It's long overdue.
No monument was shrouded. Ropes were tied to about five trees on one side and attached to pre-existing rock-climbing bolts and fixtures on the other. As for those that considered this stunt dangerous,,,,,,,,rock climbing is dangerous! So is adding fuel to an angry fire.
I agree that no natural monument should be shrouded with political ideology. In this case there was no shrouding of a natural monument. But, I would love to do something about Mt. Rushmore! Sadly, even if the presidents faces were taken off, Borglum's assault to the mountain will never bring back the Six Grandfathers that were naturally there. No one stopped that assault.
I think some of the words in these posts say a lot more then they intended to. Intolerance!
A quote from Freddie Wilkinson on why they did it
"You have to pass so many Trump signs on the way up here on Rt 16, we wanted people to know they're welcome in the Valley.... the difference is, the Trump signs support a presidential candidate and are on people's own property, nobody is hanging it off the ledge. The "woke" are as immature amd ignorant as they can get...
Thanks Angry White People for kicking off the comment section totally on brand. Happy to see that 'BLM has made it to the Washington Valley' - to my LGBTQ and BIPOC friends, I see you. Loved reading about how this idea came about, particularly in reference to 1986.
I’ve had just about enough of the outrageous behavior that’s going on here and in the rest of the country. Personally I couldn’t care less who one chooses to sleep with nor do I believe that one life matters more than another. I’m sick to death of hearing about LBGTQ and the BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT. Again, I don’t care who anyone has a relationship with nor do I think that one life is more important than any other. What I do care about is having things shoved down my throat. The constant barrage being forced on people is unacceptable. Yet, if anyone complains they’re labeled a racist or homophobe. I am neither. I just don’t feel the need to march and parade or pull ridiculous stunts to gain recognition of my beliefs or practices. I’m disgusted by the fact that a community monument like Cathedral Ledge was used in this manner. I’m also disgusted by the fact that people were put at risk of serious injury to pull this little stunt. It seems to me that there is only one side that is allowed to speak. If someone holds an opinion that differs from what is considered politically correct, they’re immediately attacked. Odd for a group of people who preach tolerance, don’t you think?
Nothing is shoved down your throat. Turn your head as we who oppose injustice and intolerance turn our heads away from the Maga hats and trump signs.
Right on sister!
Well that is a typical slanted bit of reporting with one quote raising concern about mis-use of public property. I am appalled and dismayed that draping these banners was not stopped. Now kowtowing to BLM has reached Mt. Washington Valley.
Monuments of nature should never be shrouded in political ideology. Shame on the climbing community and others for using Cathedral Ledge as a political pawn. To this former rock and ice climber, the stunt was a despicable act of political zealotry that never should have been allowed.
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