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Harvey Milk poses in front of his camera shop in San Francisco in November 1977.
Slain gay-rights pioneer Harvey Milk could greet all airline passengers passing through San Francisco International Airport, if an effort to rename the facility after Milk succeeds.
Renaming SFO to "Harvey Milk San Francisco International Airport" is the idea of Supervisor David Campos, according to reports.
A name change would have to be approved by voters at the November ballot, if enough officials agree to put it there.
If the name change is approved, SFO would be the first airport in the United States named after an openly gay person, said Stuart Milk, Harvey Milk's nephew and a gay rights activist.
Milk, one of the first gay people elected to hold office in the United States, was shot and killed by a former politician in 1978. Mayor George Moscone was also killed.
Conservative group: Parents, keep your kids home on Harvey Milk Day
Forty-one million passengers use SFO every year, and 68 countries where homosexuality is illegal are serviced by SFO flights, Stuart Milk said. That would send a powerful message, he said.
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"San Francisco to consider renaming airport for gay icon Harvey Milk"
How sick is that?
Sounds like a far more noble and appropriate name than the evil and corrupt men for whom National airport in DC has been renamed - Dulles and Reagan.
Common Man
Sick????? You demonstrate that you are not "common" at all. You are uncommonly revolting.
just one more reason to look forward to the "big one" and wave goodbye to the most repulsive state in the U.S. as it slips beneath the ocean....
Texas?
Watch it now. If you don't immediately and ecstatically agree with this 110% you'll be instantly labeled and scorned as a bigot and a homophobe.
Makes more sense than Houston naming its airport after a lousy prresident.
I LOVE it. Finally. Those of you have U ever BEEN to SF?? Have you ever been to the Golden Gate park The Percidio the ZOO or the Tea Gardens or the Museum of Natural History or Art? Have U been to Geradelli Square have U ever been to Vaness Blvd or gone to the ocean caves and had Baked Alaska? It is a Georgous City one everyone should see. You have so many cultures in one area it's like going to another country. Harvey fought for the freedoms of ALL in that area
You're a disgusting individual. I hope you're not so hypocritical as to call yourself "religious," you pathetic excuse for a human being.
Not true, but it seems that the opposition, for the most part, is because the man was gay, if he wasn't no one would care.
If my city can name an airport after a lackluster President, GHB, then San Fran can name theirs after anyone they choose. Not sure why all the gay bashers care, it's not like they are going to SF for vacation, and the odds of them actually recognizing a statue or plaque of HM are so ridiculously low, it's hardly worth discussing.
Or you could just stay quiet and no one will know that you are a bigot and a homophobe. Why would you want anyone to know?
Comment # 1 restored for clarity.
Ha! I take cookies with my 'milk' beotch!
ProFreedom
Your insulting language does not make you any more funny or convincing. I think you are outnumbered on this one, Pro.
Why not? The man made great strides in his community. He fought for equality and fairness. Much more than most of the bigots coming out (like that pun there?) now.
Don't like it? Does it even concern you? Don't call it the new name. I still fly into Dulles or NATIONAL Airport in DC. That's it.
Thank you for proving my point over and over again LMFAO!!!!! Epic!
Welcome to MILK ME airport..we hope you enjoyed your trip!
I don't think it's "sick", yet I don't find his sexuality to be of much importance for holding office. Not sure why it ever needed to be brought up in the 1st place. People should be rendered & recognized as icons due to their accomplishments, not what preferences they have in the bedroom....
There are better people to name an airport after. The guy wasn't a saint and he has a strange name.
got milk? .......
Harvey is a strange name?? didn't know that.. it's amazing the people that can't resist wearing their A$$hats, and comment... and then claim others prove "their" point.. they shouldn't belittle themselves, they "OWN" their intolerance...
San Francisco is proud of their history, the airport is a fitting place..
Harvey Milk Airport is something more preferable than "corporate sponsor" airport.. like their bayfront stadium.. nice place... needs an honorable name besides 3com or such..
( I look forward to the big quake, when the everything east of the sierra nevada, sinks into the atlantic.. leaving california... anchors or lifeboats provided depending on your view of gays.. )
Who really gives a sh!t what they do in San Francisco anyway?
ProFreedom @ 1.5: Oh Goody Goody Goody Goody Goody!!!!!!!!!!! How's that for ecstatic? :o)
With top notch priorities like this is there ANYONE who still wonder's why California is broke? ....
IAScooterTramp
I guess you don't realize that the City of San Francisco does not control the budget of the State of California.
The other thing Scooter appears to be unaware of is that it took a Progressive named Jerry Brown and a Democratic legislature to bring California's budget under control and in the black. The current budget either has no deficit at all or the smallest one in decades.
http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/01/gov-jerry-brown-no-more-deficit.html
The act of renaming things in honor of people goes on at every level of government , in every part of this country, by and for people of all political persuasions. Would you feel the need to "harrumph" if they named it Ronald Reagan Airport?
Makes more sense than Houston naming its airport after a lousy president.
Skrekk - Do you live in CA? If not, shut up you know nothing of the political landscape in this state. If you do, then you are a tremendous soft-head who believes whatever Jerry is serving.
Skrekk, I wouldn't be so quick to hand out pats on the back. California now has the highest combination of taxes in the country (sales, income, property, misc fees). Those who can leave have been leaving, and many businesses (that means jobs) are choosing to relocate to less expensive areas. Even the traditional silicon valley employers have been moving jobs to other states and overseas. It will be tough to maintain a high standard of living in a state that doesn't make anything.
Skrekk @ 2.2:
http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/01/gov-jerry-brown-no-more-deficit.htm
Sorry friend. My website trumps yours. Mine has more facts and certainly not a rosey next couple years.
http://www.lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/bud/fiscal-outlook/fiscal-outlook-2012.aspx
Gov. Brown is already running re-election it seems. They are billions from being in the black, but on your website he's pretending it's all good. Let's wait and see.
Got MILK ?
its more like anal chocolate milk cummin from his butt !
Harvey Milksop is not exactly a 'household name' to 99 percent of Americans.
Why not Tupac Shakur or Jack London or even Steve Jobs?
Because none of those people fall in line with the ridiculous political agency that is San Fransisco. How about naming the airport after George Moscone who was at least mayor of SF at the time rather than someone who was merely on the Board of Supervisors. Then rename the Moscone Center after Milk if you like since that building is actually IN the the city limits.
I have a strong feeling that this move to rename the airport is nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to capitalize on some of the recent unfortunate gun violence on the other side of the country.
Tupac Shakur - HAHAHAHA!!! That would be hilarious. Name that airport after a complete thug.
Were any of them involved at the forefront of a civil rights movement?
Strange that "the one and only" would use Woody Harrelson's picture, when Woody Harrelson is a supporter of equality for the gay community and would almost certainly have no issue with this.
This has nothing to do with equality or gay rights. It has everything to do with a lack of common sense in political climate that is doing all that it can to capitalize on tragedy to promote a certain agenda. Sometimes it's not just about you.
One and Only -
Let me get this correct...you are suggesting that because Milk was shot the renaming of SFO somehow becomes an effort to push an anti-gun agenda? Keeping in mind that the article never suggests that which means that you are projecting your own agenda onto the reading of the article.
Then you suggest to L.J. Rhodes that "Sometimes it's not just about you" even though you clearly just made it all about yourself and your agenda.
Yes, that's exactly what I'm suggesting. The timing is way too convenient to be mere coincidence. It also falls completely in line with San Francisco's extreme stance on gun control over the last several decades.
One and only - that makes zero sense. If SF wanted to come out against gun violence by suggesting this name change they would have done it. Its not as if they would have to hide that sort of agenda in SF and they control the airport so it doesnt matter that it is outside of town either. What do they gain by hiding it? Its not as if they were suggesting this name change in Texas. Also, how could it possibly serve their supposedly hidden agenda if they don't outright admit that their purpose to is highlight an anti-gun stance?! Nothing about your implication makes any sense. That's just plain old paranoia.
Anyone else get the feeling onenadonly is channeling Woody's character from Wag the Dog?
Nonsense. The entire country is currently engaged in a vitriolic gun debate, SF has historically been anti gun, Harvey Milk was shot to death by a disgruntled city employee, and now a member of the board of supervisors chose this particular point in time to suggest renaming SFO after a guy who was shot to death. It's obvious really, or it's a remarkable coincidence.
You are free to draw your own conclusion, that's mine and I stand by it.
the one and only-1533412 - You are admitting that SF is anti-gun, so why would they need to hide it? That's the point that you are not addressing. Why would they not outright say that? That makes no sense.
I never said that there was any subterfuge, I did say that their timing was suspect in lieu of recent events.
the one and only-1533412 - Then you're wrong in thinking that it has anything to do with gun control as the article states that it is in honor of Milk's homosexuality and never even mentions gun control. If it had anything to do with gun control they could just as easily say that or suggest Moscone's name as well.
"Forty-one million passengers use SFO every year, and 68 countries where homosexuality is illegal are serviced by SFO flights, Stuart Milk said. That would send a powerful message, he said."
Then that is a terrible reason to rename anything. You make it sound like that's all he was, a homosexual as though that was his entire identity. Why on earth would Milk's sexual preference have any bearing on anything at all? That would be like making a decision to rename a building because someone was interested in leather or S&M. I'm thinking that Harvey Milk would rather be honored for whatever deeds he performed in his service to the community rather than his sexual preference.
Here's where I'm coming from, whatever you do in the bedroom is no concern of mine. Your sexual preference or proclivities have zero interest for me and I'm going to base what I think about you on other factors. If you do good deeds then maybe you get a building named after you. Getting a building named after you for merely being gay is not a good enough reason. There is nothing noteworthy about being gay. There have been some noteworthy gays, but their homosexuality was not their entire identity. If your sexual preference is your only claim to infamy that's really rather sad in a way.
This is incorrect.
It honors him as someone who fought for equal civil rights and was executed for it (suspected).
Can San Francisco narrow it down to one?
It is sick to name the airport for a slain politician? Wow you east coasters are clueless.
Not only that bro - Harvey Milk had more integrity than the great majority of politicians today and was more of a leader.
Oddly enough, I'm sure a lot would support naming it after his twinkee crazed killer, Dan White.
Since this is San Francisco's airport they have the right to name it after anybody they want. No matter who it is. You can be for or against it but it really doesn't matter as the people of San Fransisco will decide the fate of the name. It's not like airports and such haven't been renamed throughout history.
As far as the east coast crack...kiss off.... it's not an east coast/west coast thing. There are going to be people that have opinions about either side no matter where they are from...case in point I'm from the east coast and even though it doesn't affect me, I am of the opinion that its okay.
Look at the boards and you will see plenty of people from the east coast speaking out for gay rights, their names give a clue, like ones guys got Vermont in his name and a woman has NJ in her name. I actually think your post proves that clueless hits both coasts.
Milk himself was from the east coast and spent a few years in NYC before he moved to California.
johnny concerned,I disagree with you as a third generation native Californian.SF International airport is a good name.From a marketing perspective Harvey Milk airport just doesn't have that flair like San Francisco International airport does.
I think that was sarcasm,, as what are NYC's airports named after?? oh yeah.. politicians
I think it's a wonderful idea and I'm sure Harvey would get quite the kick out of it. The more it aggravates those with hate and fear in their hearts, the better!
That's what it is all about, right? Aggravate and annoy normal people? The idea is so in-your-face gay, it is unacceptable by normal people. Well, the voters will have their say. If they want it, then they deserve the ridicule.
great additude rusty beaver.....if i dont agree with you then im wrong..you are a fkn idiot
the only reason i hate it..is to annoy you
If it runs in the family, maybe it's a recessive gene and doesn't debunk the theory of evolution.
What are you even talking about?
If you're trying to jab at Harvey Milk's nephew, he's a gay rights activist. No mention of his sexuality.
What are you talking about?
Stewart Milk is openly homosexual.
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Harvey-Milk-s-nephew-blazes-his-own-trail-3261191.php
Point being his sexuality is not mentioned in the article, as I said.
Of all the things money should be spent on, this should be at or near the bottom. Consider everthing that needs to be changed if this happens, signs, stationary, business cards... Is the city of SF following the Federal Gov methods, "we can't be overdrawn, we have checks left"
Blah Blah Blah?
does it really cost that much to change the name of an airport? us folks here in SF thank you for being so concerned for our budget but according the Jerry Brown, we're actually doin' just fine.
The city which elects Nancy Pelosi as its representative in Congress will surely stay consistent by approving this change of name. Remember "we cannot know what is in the bill unless we pass it first".
Nancy Pelosi flies her broom to SFO.
San Francisco has once again proven it is the butt-hole of the US.
Rump Ranger International Airport.
Why does the name need to be changed? San Francisco Int'l Airport sounds fine. I don't see the big deal of changing the name of everything, i.e. streets, buildings, airports, to please a few special interest groups.
At the end of the day, does it really matter what an airport is named? I think some of you look for reasons to be miffed. Fly into Oakland if it matters that much to you. Or just don't go to California. Sheesh!
I like the latter suggestion the best. Was there for four years and see no need to return.
Good Stay away!
Go to California? Once was enough. Reminded me of Mr. Fields, "Ah yes, I was there for a month one weekend".
It seems they are blocked up with too much redneckism.. and need to visit LAXative airport instead...
FYI... a name change will not change the SFO designation.. to HMO ( homo?? rofl ) fresno air terminal hoped it that it would when they renamed to fresno-yosemite international terminal.. with hope to go from FAT to FYI.. the FAA said sorry...
Sodom Airport is more fitting.
Why don't they just rename San Francisco "San Queermo" and be done with it.
I am not so sure your new mexican government will like it. The are mostly conservative you know.
ROTFLMAO..... Sounds like something San Francisco would do.
Could you pick me up at Harvey Milk,I Don't Think So...
San Francisco is rated 17th in Gay Cities,so why here???
Head to Tacoma!!!
I love how this upsets the dumb bigots - that alone seems to justify the name change.
Its like SF just managed to troll bigots everywhere.
I knew Harvey Milk and he sure as hell did nothing worthwhile to deserve having his name tacked onto anything!
You didn't know him. liar.
But you're not bitter....
Folks, it's San Fran.......what do you expect?????????
Skipper,What I expect is that they would represent the city as a whole and not pander to one group of citizens.San Francisco,such a beautiful and diverse city should rename a street after Harvey Milk if they feel that passionate about him and his service to their city.
Mr.Campos is yet another example of an elected official that who is not representing the people who voted for him.He's another waste of our tax dollars in California.I remember the Harvey Milk murder and while it was sad that is not a good reason to rename SF International Airport after him.
is that because you don't remember Harvey's contributions to San Francisco.. and just remember some gay getting killed... Harvey worked for the good of the WHOLE city... and didn't just pander to the gays.. were they enough to rename the airport?? if the people of SF vote for it... but I think he did enough to at least vote for it.. and let the majority decide...
i think they should rename it from sfo to hiv. more fitting.
What difference does it make if the guy engaged is abnormal sexual behaviors? If he did a stellar job, then name something after him. It is tragic that he was shot and killed but to focus on his sexuality is just plain wrong!
As regards sending a message, remember that homosexuality is wrong, wrong, wrong.
And remember that its just your opinion, opinion, opinion.