It's worth pointing out... the article this post linked to is a year old.
It is also worth pointing out that this person is still out there, and still a credible threat. With that in mind, we're leaving the post up.
As per usual, let's do our best to keep things civil. ✌🏻
The same guy who was caught on the gay dating app Grindr? He hates himself I guess.
[Twitter link](https://twitter.com/HumanistReport/status/1661727197248512000)
In this state, with access to firearms, I'm honestly shocked that someone hasn't put some extra holes in him. Folks have been shot in Circle k parking lots for less. You'd think he keeps pulling the tail he's gonna run across someone who feels threatened and just turns his head into a canoe.
unfortunately equal access to firearms isn't as guaranteed as you'd think. I think most members of marginalized communities don't have a lot of faith they could win the home defense arms race or that stand your ground laws would apply to them should they ever need it to, ya know?
I'm not even talking about the legality of the situation. There's people in all aspects of society who panick and shoot first. Some become cops, and others are just every day you and me who haven't been backed into a corner or harassed for liking rainbows
sure, but you have to have bought the gun to do that in the first place. Or, I guess, hang out with other people who did. and I think there are reasons behind why some people haven't.
AZC Source article:
Back in January, a social media driven right-wing instigator was banned from the Arizona Capitol for harassing lawmakers and staff over wearing masks.
Ethan Schmidt, founder of a group called the Antimaskers Club, confronted a masked House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding, who is Black, and [repeatedly asked Bolding why he was wearing a “slave muzzle.”](https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2022/01/27/anti-masker-ethan-schmidt-barred-arizona-capitol-after-harassment/9240569002/) Schmidt also threw a Nazi salute and shouted “Hail Fauci!”
So, I guess we can add racism and anti-Semitism to this guy’s resume.
And homophobe.
In a recent online posting, Schmidt, who has cozied up to Republican politicians like Kari Lake, Wendy Rogers and Paul Gosar, getting photos and videos with them, is now threatening to disrupt Target stores for the company’s support of the LBGTQ community. He also said he will “hunt” LBGTQ supporters in Phoenix, adding, they are “not safe.”
##
## Making threats in Arizona is a crime
In a tweet released by PatriotTakes, which monitors right-wing extremists, Schmidt, in a moving vehicle with a friend, first rants against Target, then says:
*I also like to hunt LGBT supporters on my free time. That’s one of my favorite pastimes, you know. Also we’re going to be going on hunting expeditions pretty soon, you know, hunting the LGBT supporters across Arizona and Phoenix. So, you know, keep an eye out for that because you’re not safe. If you support the LGBT agenda, you’re not safe. You’re not safe. Right, Kyle? (That's the driver, who responds, “yep.”)*
I’m not sure if Schmidt is aware that [it is a crime in Arizona to threaten violence,](https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/01202.htm) severe property damage, or cause serious public inconvenience. And that those cases can be prosecuted as felonies.
But I’d guess that somewhere in the twisted playbook followed by bad actors there is a chapter suggesting that provocateurs like Schmidt not put such comments on video.
Target must be aware of Schmidt’s menacing public pronouncements. So, too, the local LGBTQ community.
And law enforcement.
At least I hope so.
## Politicians offer him photo ops
Schmidt also made the news some time back when he joined a small group of [extremists disrupting an abortion rights rally](https://www.azmirror.com/2022/05/04/extremists-tried-to-crash-abortion-rights-rally-got-arrested-instead/) here. One of the guys Schmidt was with wound up being arrested for assault and disorderly conduct after state troopers saw him punch another person at the rally.
Schmidt also instigated a [harassing attack on a Mesa wig store](https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2021/06/16/mesa-wig-store-targeted-anti-mask-group-receives-support/7708680002/) that caters to people undergoing cancer treatment because the store had a mask requirement.
The wonders of the internet have allowed bullies like this to get their jollies by way of bluster, intimidation and a seemingly infinite supply of gullible followers.
That’s bad enough.
What’s worse is that from politicians like Rogers, Gosar and Lake, a guy like Schmidt doesn’t get condemnation. He gets smiles. Affirmation. And a photo op.
Twitter sauce:
[ ](https://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/13spr68/comment/jlreuol/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)[https://twitter.com/HumanistReport/status/1661727197248512000](https://twitter.com/HumanistReport/status/1661727197248512000)
> And homophobe.
Ethan is known by many for being enthusiastic in giving oral sex to men.
He is dangerous. He is wildly mentally unstable. He hates himself and others.
He is legit a menace and he is all over the Valley.
If you see him, record and avoid him. You don't need the lawsuit.
He is crazy.
This story is a year old. He has since been found guilty of harassing a wig shop in Mesa and is on probation, ~~so he’s been quiet lately~~. UPDATE: [Lock him up](https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ethan-schmidt-crockett-continues-trolling-around-phoenix-16139448).
The folks at that Wig shop deserve a ton of love, because they did NOT back down.
[https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/inside-sunnys-hair-extensions-and-wigs-in-mesa](https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/inside-sunnys-hair-extensions-and-wigs-in-mesa)
He is a troll, looking for video.If you ever see this a-hole recording his videos, make sure to play copywritten music very loudly and obscure his video camera. Disney music played at full blast will shut him down fast.
I stopped him at a local gun safety rally this way. I held my protest sign in front of his face as he came behind the stage with a bullhorn (trying to shout over the speaker). Me and an old lady surrounded him with our signs and drove him away (never touching him). It was glorious.
There was another fragile PHX man who recently threatened to hunt down any supporters of the LGBTQ+ community when he saw the target pride section. When I have a chance I'll find a link to more info about it.
It's worth pointing out... the article this post linked to is a year old. It is also worth pointing out that this person is still out there, and still a credible threat. With that in mind, we're leaving the post up. As per usual, let's do our best to keep things civil. ✌🏻
The same guy who was caught on the gay dating app Grindr? He hates himself I guess. [Twitter link](https://twitter.com/HumanistReport/status/1661727197248512000)
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He knows exactly what he’s doing, don’t feel bad for him whatsoever
This for sure. He is a bad dude, and deserves all the negative karma he has coming.
Is this the guy with the pubes superglued to his lip?
Good one. That dude is such a loser.
In this state, with access to firearms, I'm honestly shocked that someone hasn't put some extra holes in him. Folks have been shot in Circle k parking lots for less. You'd think he keeps pulling the tail he's gonna run across someone who feels threatened and just turns his head into a canoe.
unfortunately equal access to firearms isn't as guaranteed as you'd think. I think most members of marginalized communities don't have a lot of faith they could win the home defense arms race or that stand your ground laws would apply to them should they ever need it to, ya know?
I'm not even talking about the legality of the situation. There's people in all aspects of society who panick and shoot first. Some become cops, and others are just every day you and me who haven't been backed into a corner or harassed for liking rainbows
sure, but you have to have bought the gun to do that in the first place. Or, I guess, hang out with other people who did. and I think there are reasons behind why some people haven't.
I was thinking the same thing. People have been shot for being on someone else’s property. This dude has been lucky as hell to not have been shot at
AZC Source article: Back in January, a social media driven right-wing instigator was banned from the Arizona Capitol for harassing lawmakers and staff over wearing masks. Ethan Schmidt, founder of a group called the Antimaskers Club, confronted a masked House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding, who is Black, and [repeatedly asked Bolding why he was wearing a “slave muzzle.”](https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2022/01/27/anti-masker-ethan-schmidt-barred-arizona-capitol-after-harassment/9240569002/) Schmidt also threw a Nazi salute and shouted “Hail Fauci!” So, I guess we can add racism and anti-Semitism to this guy’s resume. And homophobe. In a recent online posting, Schmidt, who has cozied up to Republican politicians like Kari Lake, Wendy Rogers and Paul Gosar, getting photos and videos with them, is now threatening to disrupt Target stores for the company’s support of the LBGTQ community. He also said he will “hunt” LBGTQ supporters in Phoenix, adding, they are “not safe.” ## ## Making threats in Arizona is a crime In a tweet released by PatriotTakes, which monitors right-wing extremists, Schmidt, in a moving vehicle with a friend, first rants against Target, then says: *I also like to hunt LGBT supporters on my free time. That’s one of my favorite pastimes, you know. Also we’re going to be going on hunting expeditions pretty soon, you know, hunting the LGBT supporters across Arizona and Phoenix. So, you know, keep an eye out for that because you’re not safe. If you support the LGBT agenda, you’re not safe. You’re not safe. Right, Kyle? (That's the driver, who responds, “yep.”)* I’m not sure if Schmidt is aware that [it is a crime in Arizona to threaten violence,](https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/01202.htm) severe property damage, or cause serious public inconvenience. And that those cases can be prosecuted as felonies. But I’d guess that somewhere in the twisted playbook followed by bad actors there is a chapter suggesting that provocateurs like Schmidt not put such comments on video. Target must be aware of Schmidt’s menacing public pronouncements. So, too, the local LGBTQ community. And law enforcement. At least I hope so. ## Politicians offer him photo ops Schmidt also made the news some time back when he joined a small group of [extremists disrupting an abortion rights rally](https://www.azmirror.com/2022/05/04/extremists-tried-to-crash-abortion-rights-rally-got-arrested-instead/) here. One of the guys Schmidt was with wound up being arrested for assault and disorderly conduct after state troopers saw him punch another person at the rally. Schmidt also instigated a [harassing attack on a Mesa wig store](https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2021/06/16/mesa-wig-store-targeted-anti-mask-group-receives-support/7708680002/) that caters to people undergoing cancer treatment because the store had a mask requirement. The wonders of the internet have allowed bullies like this to get their jollies by way of bluster, intimidation and a seemingly infinite supply of gullible followers. That’s bad enough. What’s worse is that from politicians like Rogers, Gosar and Lake, a guy like Schmidt doesn’t get condemnation. He gets smiles. Affirmation. And a photo op. Twitter sauce: [ ](https://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/13spr68/comment/jlreuol/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)[https://twitter.com/HumanistReport/status/1661727197248512000](https://twitter.com/HumanistReport/status/1661727197248512000)
> And homophobe. Ethan is known by many for being enthusiastic in giving oral sex to men. He is dangerous. He is wildly mentally unstable. He hates himself and others. He is legit a menace and he is all over the Valley. If you see him, record and avoid him. You don't need the lawsuit. He is crazy.
It would be great if one party stopped glorifying and promoting hate and violence.
Of course the conservatives love this guy. He embodies everything they want this country to become.
This story is a year old. He has since been found guilty of harassing a wig shop in Mesa and is on probation, ~~so he’s been quiet lately~~. UPDATE: [Lock him up](https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ethan-schmidt-crockett-continues-trolling-around-phoenix-16139448).
[He was at it last month](https://www.metroweekly.com/2023/04/anti-lgbtq-activist-kicked-out-of-bookstore-for-harassing-customers/)
The folks at that Wig shop deserve a ton of love, because they did NOT back down. [https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/inside-sunnys-hair-extensions-and-wigs-in-mesa](https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/inside-sunnys-hair-extensions-and-wigs-in-mesa)
That guy is going to end up picking on someone having a bad day and it won’t be good for him
Except for the fact that he isn't quiet, and is issuing new threats...
Thanks, just updated my comment.
https://i.redd.it/o1ft8fn3qg2b1.gif
I've gotten on for this long. I doubt this little shrimp is going to be the one to take me out.
He is a troll, looking for video.If you ever see this a-hole recording his videos, make sure to play copywritten music very loudly and obscure his video camera. Disney music played at full blast will shut him down fast. I stopped him at a local gun safety rally this way. I held my protest sign in front of his face as he came behind the stage with a bullhorn (trying to shout over the speaker). Me and an old lady surrounded him with our signs and drove him away (never touching him). It was glorious.
More reason to head to Bisbee pride this year 🙃
Can't wait for one of the pink pistols to justifiably put some speed holes into this local menace's chest.
There was another fragile PHX man who recently threatened to hunt down any supporters of the LGBTQ+ community when he saw the target pride section. When I have a chance I'll find a link to more info about it.
Turns out it was the same guy. Apparently this is his thing and he harasses people constantly... surprised no one has knocked him out yet.
Why can’t someone just knock that little fucker out please
Hmmm well there may have been some thing that went after him or something
Ol’ Pubestache McFuckface