I don't know the context at all, so this may not be possible or may already have been done, but could you in some way involve the neighbours and people in your local community? Even if they are not queer, hate crimes concern everyone. So maybe your neighbour is not queer, but I'm sure they have been discriminated against or harassed in the past. All humans know what being scared and intimidated feels like, unfortunately. If the neighbours and local community are sympathetic, having other people be aware of the problem and watching out may make you feel much safer in terms of repeat action or other similar occurrences. If I were your neighbour, I'd want to know and be angry about it, regardless of being queer or having a colourful house or whatnot. Hate crimes concern everyone. The only way to stop such behaviour, and stop hate and stupidity in general, is to stop thinking "oh this doesn't concern me, I am not like them" and be strong together. It does concern as all. Hate is so uncool!
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Date: 2012-02-29 07:27 am (UTC)