Is the killing of Michael Brown an LGBT issue?

"Yes. I think Michael Brown very possibly was the victim of excessive force by police. That [excessive force] often happens to members of our community. I’ve been victimized by police myself. The experience really opened my eyes. So yes, I see a connection between what happened to Michael Brown and what happens to LGBT people on an occasional basis."

"No. I’m not even sure the killing of Michael Brown was a racial issue, let alone an LGBT issue. As far as I know, Michael Brown’s sexual orientation was never called into question. I’m open to hearing any facts that could convince me otherwise. But for now, I don’t think it’s a racial or LGBT issue."

"No. If the LGBT community focuses on its own cause, it’s in a better position — rather than trying to fight everyone else’s battles. If you lose your focus, you really do dilute your strength. Put your positive energies into your cause."

"No. Gay people don’t have the police after them as much as African-Americans do. It’s not a systemic problem for gay people to be victimized by police brutality. I think it would be best for the LGBT community to just leave that [Michael Brown] issue alone."