BOULDER - There's nothing wrong with Boulder that can't be fixed by what is right with Boulder, an activist told the City Council on Tuesday night, proposing an Annual City Safe Day to fight hate crimes.

Paraphrasing former President Clinton's assessment of America, Boulder Pride Executive Director Blake Weber said Boulder is good enough to emerge stronger from the recent spate of bias-motivated assaults.

"People came out of the woodwork to show support" for victims of the recent crimes, she said.

"I'd like to thank the Boulder Police Department for its quick action. Let your voice be heard to be part of the change."

There is no indication that Boulder has more than its share of crimes motivated by someone's hatred of a person's color, religion or sexual orientation. But Boulder does have a lot of people who say one hate crime is one too many.

Two weekends ago, a man of mixed race was attacked after a pair of young men made derogatory remarks to him.

The next night, a fistfight ensued after a couple of young men made disparaging remarks about two other young men's sexuality.

A month ago, a student at Naropa Institute was attacked by two men after she warded off their advances, saying she was a lesbian.

Leaders of Boulder Pride and Boulder Community United want the first Boulder Safe Day to be April 14 on the Pearl Street Mall.

"We would give out signs and fliers to people's homes and businesses," said Detre Godinez, of Boulder Community United. "People would gather on Pearl Street Mall, a place to feel safe, a way to move on to a better future."

The groups also proposed a city-sponsored community forum to discuss the climate in Boulder and see whether it can become more welcoming to all.

City Council members planned to discuss what form a community forum would take and whether it's the right approach to address the recent spate of crimes.

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