Gay Pride Parade

[Truthmatters]

Do you consider them a poltical movement?

 

[HUGGY]

Do you consider them a poltical movement?

Why did they kill your other thread?

 

[Red Dawn]

obviously gay rights, broadly, is a political movement for equality.

If you're talking about gay pride parade specifically, my understanding is that its 80% about having a good time, and maybe 20% about showing that there's a huge and broad constituency of openly gay people in this country. Its obviously intended to show the scope and magnitude of gay america.

 

[Truthmatters]

Oh you can have a good time while making it clear that you are here and Queer.

The movie Milk is a good one to see to understand the thrust ot the gay roide movement.

Milk realized you had to be OUT to the world or people didtn know what a gay person was really like.

It was a tough decision because being gay could get you killed just about anywhere in the US.

 

[krotchdog]

Do you consider them a poltical movement?

Why did they kill your other thread?

When I pointed out how deragatory the term repeated in thread was the thread denigrated to a point of no return, perhaps.

The gay pride events are disgusting, they literally have sex in public. Best check if one of these events is happening before you choose where to take your children on vacation.

Palm Springs is extremely bad during gay pride, otherwise its a perfectly normal 50% gay city. San Fransico is bad period, the bums and drug dealers are reason enough to avoid this city if you have children. Back to gay pride, you can find many stories of public sex at "pride" events. Just a simple word of caution to those who care about children

Firefighters ordered into 'gay' parade back in court

LiMandri said the first trial judge banned the introduction of photographs of public sex, nudity and indecency from the parade. But the judge allowed the opposing side to present information about various officials participating as well as photographs of antique cars used in the event.

How can a judge ban evidence, is it not the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

 

[Truthmatters]

Gay peope represent a larger fraction of the population than many movements.

 

[KittenKoder]

obviously gay rights, broadly, is a political movement for equality.

If you're talking about gay pride parade specifically, my understanding is that its 80% about having a good time, and maybe 20% about showing that there's a huge and broad constituency of openly gay people in this country. Its obviously intended to show the scope and magnitude of gay america.

There are a few more aspects to the parade, often lost on many who are too stuck in their own little world to spot. The pageantry is all for show, fun, and some of it is funny. However it's not just about gay pride anymore, though that was how it started, its more about all equality.

The rainbow wasn't meant as a trademark, it's saying that people need to start seeing the color of life, that there are many differences in people and that we just need to get along. The fair in Seattle, at the end of the parade traditionally, is a collection of equal rights activists for all walks and all types, as well as charities for the poor and homeless. Also here we have more organizations for family and friends of gay people, about half those in the parade are straight people showing their support, as well as most onlookers. Over all, it's a fun event where everyone can just be themselves for a change and not worry about being attacked or harassed by anyone else.

 

[Zoom-boing]

Oh you can have a good time while making it clear that you are here and Queer.

The movie Milk is a good one to see to understand the thrust ot the gay roide movement.

Milk realized you had to be OUT to the world or people didtn know what a gay person was really like.

It was a tough decision because being gay could get you killed just about anywhere in the US.

I was always under the impression that, except for sexual preference, gay people were just like straight people.

 

[Truthmatters]

obviously gay rights, broadly, is a political movement for equality.

If you're talking about gay pride parade specifically, my understanding is that its 80% about having a good time, and maybe 20% about showing that there's a huge and broad constituency of openly gay people in this country. Its obviously intended to show the scope and magnitude of gay america.

There are a few more aspects to the parade, often lost on many who are too stuck in their own little world to spot. The pageantry is all for show, fun, and some of it is funny. However it's not just about gay pride anymore, though that was how it started, its more about all equality.

The rainbow wasn't meant as a trademark, it's saying that people need to start seeing the color of life, that there are many differences in people and that we just need to get along. The fair in Seattle, at the end of the parade traditionally, is a collection of equal rights activists for all walks and all types, as well as charities for the poor and homeless. Also here we have more organizations for family and friends of gay people, about half those in the parade are straight people showing their support, as well as most onlookers. Over all, it's a fun event where everyone can just be themselves for a change and not worry about being attacked or harassed by anyone else.

Indeed its like mardi gra for tolerance.

My best friends in the world are a couple of gay men.

 

[KittenKoder]

Oh you can have a good time while making it clear that you are here and Queer.

The movie Milk is a good one to see to understand the thrust ot the gay roide movement.

Milk realized you had to be OUT to the world or people didtn know what a gay person was really like.

It was a tough decision because being gay could get you killed just about anywhere in the US.

I was always under the impression that, except for sexual preference, gay people were just like straight people.

That's my experience with them. Couldn't spot them in a crowd if my life depended on it.

 

[Truthmatters]

Some you can and some you cant.

To me it doesnt matter, If I'm not going to have sex with someone I dont care who they have sex with.

 

[KittenKoder]

obviously gay rights, broadly, is a political movement for equality.

If you're talking about gay pride parade specifically, my understanding is that its 80% about having a good time, and maybe 20% about showing that there's a huge and broad constituency of openly gay people in this country. Its obviously intended to show the scope and magnitude of gay america.

There are a few more aspects to the parade, often lost on many who are too stuck in their own little world to spot. The pageantry is all for show, fun, and some of it is funny. However it's not just about gay pride anymore, though that was how it started, its more about all equality.

The rainbow wasn't meant as a trademark, it's saying that people need to start seeing the color of life, that there are many differences in people and that we just need to get along. The fair in Seattle, at the end of the parade traditionally, is a collection of equal rights activists for all walks and all types, as well as charities for the poor and homeless. Also here we have more organizations for family and friends of gay people, about half those in the parade are straight people showing their support, as well as most onlookers. Over all, it's a fun event where everyone can just be themselves for a change and not worry about being attacked or harassed by anyone else.

Indeed its like mardi gra for tolerance.

My best friends in the world are a couple of gay men.

That's a very good way to put it. I go to watch all the time, it's fun and usually more fun loving than Mardi Gras in this area is, our Mardi Gras festivities almost always result in serious violence so I just stay home then. Pride parade though is just fun, and a lot less drinking.

 

[Truthmatters]

Oh you can have a good time while making it clear that you are here and Queer.

The movie Milk is a good one to see to understand the thrust ot the gay roide movement.

Milk realized you had to be OUT to the world or people didtn know what a gay person was really like.

It was a tough decision because being gay could get you killed just about anywhere in the US.

I was always under the impression that, except for sexual preference, gay people were just like straight people.

Many you cant not tell but if the puplic knows they are gay they are in more dnager enve today.

Its very sad but true.

 

[Zoom-boing]

Oh you can have a good time while making it clear that you are here and Queer.

The movie Milk is a good one to see to understand the thrust ot the gay roide movement.

Milk realized you had to be OUT to the world or people didtn know what a gay person was really like.

It was a tough decision because being gay could get you killed just about anywhere in the US.

I was always under the impression that, except for sexual preference, gay people were just like straight people.

Many you cant not tell but if the puplic knows they are gay they are in more dnager enve today.

Its very sad but true.

Then maybe going around screaming who you sleep with (which is really no one's business anyways) isn't such a great idea. Just saying.

 

[Truthmatters]

How are they doing that?

 

[Cecilie1200]

Gay peope represent a larger fraction of the population than many movements.

Since when do the people at Gay Pride parades constitute the entirety of the gay people in the world? And since when does the fact that there are more people answering to a description in existence than those involved in a movement mean that the movement doesn't exist? Do you believe that all black people are part of the black political movement? Or do you instead believe that there is no black political movement?

 

[Truthmatters]

I dont understand what you are getting at.

 

[ItsFairmont]

I was always under the impression that, except for sexual preference, gay people were just like straight people.

Incorrect.

Gays make it more than simply a sexual preference. It's a cult and a lifestyle.

I'm of the belief that most gays are born that way (just as I was born straight--I can't help it. I can't unlearn it). To say it's chosen is ignorant. They're born that way, so they should not be treated in a cruel manner or discriminated against.


That said, Gay pride parades are disgusting spectacles designed to shock.

And it doesn't help the cause.


Put it this way: When the gays are serious about calling their struggle a civil rights struggle, they'll march in the streets dressed like those who participated in the real civil rights marches.

They wore suits and dressed/acted dignified and professionally.


But I hate to break it to you: The whole thing is a sham. There are so many Republicans who are gay, going all the way back to the beginning of the Republican Party (including, perhaps, Lincoln---hence, the Log Cabin Republicans) that you are being fooled into thinking Republicans are against gays. Many of the leaders are (as has been proven countless times) gay themselves.

Most gay men are not in favor of gay marriage. They don't want monogamous relationships. But they see the issue as a divisive tool politically, and a way to get Christian conservatives to the polls. At the same time, these gay Republicans despise the Christian Conservatives and are pushing them out of the Party. Seriously, how many conservatives do you know that are actually Christian or have any faith? Not many.

In fact, Steve Schmidt, the compaign manager of McCain, was speaking to the Log Cabin Republicans and is making a push for Republicans to end their defense against gay marriage. He looks just like Jeff Gannon, the gay pornstar/male prostitute that was in the Whitehouse over 200 times during the Bush Administration, posing as a reporter. He never had a real press pass, but was issued one every day for over two years. He attended several nighttime Whitehouse parties, often signing in, but not signing out. It's quite possible he stayed overnight several times). Then there's Mark Foley, Larry Craig, and many, many, many other gay Republicans (who often say they are not gay).

If there was a machine that could accurately spot gay men, the Republican Party would look like a disturbed anthill, with gays pouring out of every nook and cranny, running for cover.

Gay women seem to gravitate toward the left.

Gay men?

To the right.


Plus, it's no wive's tale that those who are most hateful toward gays, or who act macho are most likey gay themselves. They are compensating.


Personally, I feel sorry for gays. I think it's a birth defect and there's not much they can do about it. I don't think anyone should do anything to hurt them or discriminate. Let them do what they want.


But as a Christian, I will never condone the behavior. Homosexuality is specifically mentioned, by GOD Himself, as an abomination. It's a sin like theft, murder and adultry.

Just because a straight married man looks at another woman doesn't give him the right to act on this thought. In fact, he should repent from the thought alone.

The same goes for gays. They must not act on their desires, but instead turn to God.

Is it a sacrifice? Of course, but a small one in comparison to the Lord's ultimate sacrifice.

 

[Truthmatters]

You dotn get to tell people how to speak.

That is America.

It still exsists in some parts of the country.

 

[KittenKoder]

I was always under the impression that, except for sexual preference, gay people were just like straight people.

Incorrect.

Gays make it more than simply a sexual preference. It's a cult and a lifestyle.

I'm of the belief that most gays are born that way (just as I was born straight--I can't help it. I can't unlearn it).


Gay pride parades would be like straight people having orgy parades and such. It would be offensive to most and a waste of time.

And it doesn't help the cause.


Put it this way: When the gays are serious about calling their struggle a civil rights struggle, they'll march in the streets dressed like those who participated in a civil rights march.

They wore suits (wool, not leather).

1. You completely lack the understanding of what Pride Parades and Pride Days are.

2. I am so sick of seeing suits that I really just want to puke every time I see anyone dressed in them. They're boring, bland, and done to death.