That letter was posted around YU before the event. And none of the speakers were supposed to be practicing. They were supposed to be people who were open about being attracted to men but still wanted to live a Frum, Halacha-centered life. One of the speakers, unfortunately, was not. I was personally told by one of the organizers that had they known this beforehand, he would not have been allowed to speak. The goal was not to raise awareness or C”V acceptance of those who practice Mishkav Zachor. It was supposed to raise awareness of the terrible troubles that people who are attracted to men have with being involved in the Frum community. Read their stories if you want and see what the point of that event was. The whole thing is online, in text and in video, I believe. Read it and realize what the event was about. It was never C”V intended to gain support or sympathy for those who practice Mishkav Zachor.
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