Untying the Gordian Knot

A Laramie bartender faces felony charges after pulling a gun downtown. She says it was self-defense amid a volley of anti-queer slurs. [More]

Not for the words, but if in response to being pushed down, why?

The case is not helped by the ensuing confusion over it being a knife or a gun, and numerous self-admitted mental issues.

[Via Steve T]