[JustaCowgirl]

Here's another possible motive for all the media hatred being directed at these young men. Maybe it's been mentioned, but I haven't seen it.

The gays that I have encountered usually virulently hate everything about male athletes and sports, particularly college athletes. The more 'white' and 'establishment' the sport, probably the greater the hatred.

These young Duke lacrosse players not only represent the young white male establishment, they represent the young HETEROSEXUAL male establishment. This is particularly true because of the crime with which they're charged.

I doubt if that's got anything to do with Nifong's nasty little agenda, but it may very well have something to do with the sickening enabling of his actions from certain members of the media.

[Perdogg]

The militant alternative lifestyle groups are not as powerful on local issues as they used to be in Durham.

[Alia]

they represent the young HETEROSEXUAL male establishment. This is particularly true because of the crime with which they're charged.

Bingo. It's standard Phase II Dem Strategy.

I doubt if that's got anything to do with Nifong's nasty little agenda

The gay lobby (Progressive Alliance) in Durham were Nifong's supporters.