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was just an explosion

of police charging in here.

I ran into the bathroom to

hide with some other people.

All we could hear was screaming

and crunching and smashing.

It was frankly the most terrifying

experience I've had in my life.

If we had

someone in government

who saw things the

way that we see them,

like the black community has black

leaders that look out for their interests.

Politics is theater.

It doesn't matter

so much about winning.

You make a statement.

You say, "I'm here."

You get their attention.

I mean, it'll be fun.

Even though the Castro was firmly our

area by 1973, it wasn't safe for us.

We would have to wear whistles

on our necks or in our pockets.

And if you ever heard a whistle,

you would run to help.

Fruit was walking home

with his trick when he got jumped.

Name's Robert Hillsborough.

Did you know him?

He used to come into my shop.

Are there any witnesses?

Yeah, just

the trick, Jerry Taylor.

Jerry's not his trick, he's his lover.

Hey,

call it what you will.

All we know is he's our only witness and

he said he can't identify the attackers.

Oh, you'd have a dozen witnesses

if they thought you boys had any

real interest

in protecting them.

Hey, come on. Come

over. Everyone gather around.

Hey, Milk,

good job on Coors.

Thank you and we were very happy to

do that. We were very happy to do that.

Everyone over here,

gather around.

Hello. I'm Harvey Milk.

A week ago,

police officers came into

our area with badges covered.

They sent 14 of our people

to hospitals and to jail.

The charges,

"Blocking the sidewalk."

Let's let our tax money go to our

protection, not our persecution.

Worry about gun control,

not marijuana control.

School supplies, seniors,

not the books we read!

My fellow degenerates,

I would like to announce my candidacy

for San Francisco City Supervisor!

How are you, Lee?

- Fine, thank you.

Oh, I bought you some flowers

to brighten up your day.

Could I leave some

flyers for your customers?

Hello, everyone.

Harvey Milk,

running for supervisor.

We need your support.

Are you registered

to vote?

Let me just give you that.

It's for Harvey Milk for supervisor, all right?

He's running for the Board of Supervisors.

Right. Thank you.

Take care.

Have a good day.

Harvey Milk for supervisor! Excuse

me, ma'am, are you registered to vote?

Sir, are you

registered to vote?

I'm Harvey Milk, sir.

I'm running for supervisor.

I want you to know that my

campaign is very interested

in taking care of

seniors in the area.

We've been doing

a lot about reaching out.

I'm Harvey Milk. Will you register

here if you're not registered?

Hey, I like the way those pants

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