hibits any sex act other than the 'normal' sex act between a man and wife.
"The police, often following up what they consider 'public opinion,' raid a bar, arresting patrons on the 'Catch-all' charge of disorderly conduct. This is strictly a police harrassment."
Judge
says "all these homosexuals have to do is put up a stiff legal fight in court, start a few lawsuits going against the County or City. Watch how fast the prosecutors leave them alone. In such cases, the word usually trickles down to the police and they start thinking twice before wantonly making raids on homosexual bars and gatherings. Speaking of making a fight, the fact that you, Charles Robinson, had the guts to come to my office and see me, will make me think twice the next
time one of these cases comes before my court.
"If you homosexuals are tired of being used as a scapegoat by the police, or by politicians everytime election year comes up, make your legal fight stick."
One word of advice from Judge should be noted by all homosexuals whether they live in Florida, or not. When being arrained, plead NOT GUILTY. "I've seen too many cases in my court," the judge said, "where the prosecution is ready to drop charges, but some damned fool pleads guilty, so I'm forced to fine or sentence the man. The prosecutors know they usually don't have sufficient evidence, and in 99 out of 100 of these cases where a raided bar is concerned, they drop the charges."
Chas. K. Robinson
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