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A TORNADO IN Germany has killed a 26-year-old man and left his pregnant girlfriend injured.
It’s understood the man died after trees and branches were blown across roads in Hamburg, trapping people in their cars.
Witnesses say the tornado picked up cars in Buetzow and BBC reports that at least 30 people have been injured.
Roofs have been ripped from buildings, including a hospital which was partially evacuated.
Bus and train serves have also been halted, causing traffic chaos.
Winds of 119km/h were reported in Geilenkirchen.
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Whatever people may think of the principles she advocated for I always thought her incredibly brave to so publicly fight for what she believed in in spite of the stigma and inevitable judgement of others for doing so. RIP
@Liam Doyle: I agree. Its not everyones idea of a career. But i am sure she made good living and its only right these girls are protected. A formidable and beautiful woman and i hope she rests in peace. A sad loss of a young woman for her family..
@Liam Doyle: she was under constant attack by so-called feminists.
@Roddy Reagan: why are you surprised? Nuns have always opposed this sort of thing, just because they’ve dropped the habits doesn’t mean their attitudes have changed.
@Roddy Reagan: Yeah. Why was she a problem for feminists. Does her profession not fall under the heading of “her body, her choice”.. I thought she was amazing.
@Sinead Hanley: I’m a feminist. She was amazing. Her body, her Choice.
@Ciara Ni Mhurchu: +1. A sad loss for her family and the community she represented.
She was a friend who helped me out with some issues I was having. Hadn’t talked to her in a while but often thought of her. RIP.
A brave brave woman glad she made a mark
I have a few friends who are sex workers and I know Laura was a big inspiration and help to them. My thoughts are with them and Laura’s family and friends at this time.
@Mean Gene Okerlund: Lol jesus…
@rse biscuits: deleted by the journal Stasi agents. Was just a silly little gag, fail to see where the offence was
@Mean Gene Okerlund: Ah yes, nothing better than a bit of humour to make light of the sudden death of someone’s mother.
@Mean Gene Okerlund:
The very fact you think you can post a “silly little gag” on a thread announcing someone’s death shows what a disrespectful person you are.
RIP Laura
@Brian Houlihan: you cant buy friends
Lee-galize it! RIP Laura
@J M Raw: Why would you legalise something that has destroyed countless lives and turns women into vacuous sex objects?
Laura was a wonderful person, brave, funny, inspirational, kind & hugely driven in her activism. She was one of the good people and will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to her family, particularly her daughter.
RIP Laura.
IIRC Irish law adopted the Swedish model on sex work which is illegal to buy sex but not illegal to sell. This is supposed to protect sex workers from being arrested and imprisoned. Imo it should be legal to sell and buy as this is the only way to give sex workers bodily autonomy. Legalise and tax it like any other work similarly to germany. I don’t know how the radfems got into our legal system.
RIP Laura. Very sad to lose such a vital campaigner so young. It is only proper and right that in the real world these issues concerning women’s rights of working safely and healthily continue to be addressed and that the pimps are wiped out. Condolences to her family.
Tragic loss of a brave woman not afraid to break quite a few eggs. The religious, feminazis and brouhaha must be delighted…
@Paul Jennings: I’m no expert but I’m pretty sure most feminists and feminist groups completely support people like her and her cause.
That is awful sad, such a young woman.
I’m sure a law was recently passed to make buying sex illegal but not selling. This imo restricts women (and men) doing what they want with their bodies. Sex should be legal and taxed like any other work. I don’t know how the radfems got so much influence to adopt the Swedish model. Rip.
Cause of death? Terrible so young, said sudden – but all details missing……
@HelloGoogleTracking: Because they’re none of your nosy, prurient business.
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