"Gay rights activist reacts to repeal of anti-discrimination ordinance in Florida"

In 1977, the group Save Our Children, headed by Anita Bryant, was formed to campaign for overturning a recent county ordinance that prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation. A special election was held in Dade County, Florida, resulting in the repeal of the anti-discrimination ordinance. Here, Troy Perry, a gay rights activist, reacts to the results of that special election. He talks with reporter Stan Chambers about the need for gay organizations to map out their strategy and details an upcoming demonstration of solidarity in Hollywood, as well as an upcoming national meeting in Denver, Colorado. Perry gives his thoughts on whether or not Anita Bryant will gain a large amount of public support and if she will be able to affect existing ordinances in Los Angeles. He also talks about the need to better educate the public in light of claims being made by Save Our Children.

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