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You know, if they renamed it “Gay Humility” instead of “Gay Pride”, heterosexual “homophobes” like myself might even participate in it (but I’d have to take time out from sessions with my psychiatrist who is currently giving me electro-shock treatments for the homophobia — lobotomy didn’t take).
“Gay Humility” would make more sense. After all, same-sex sex isn’t rocket science — I’m sure even Neanderthals discovered it. Parading around like a superstar demi-god would make sense for someone who found a cure for cancer, for example. But that sort of hoopla just because someone thinks they have found something different to do with their weeny…sorry just can’t get too excited about that.

Ricardo…”You are Rob Ford!”.

The most objectionable aspect of a “pride parade” comes about when civic governments sponsor them and thereby suggest official social sanction of the concept.
It remains (for many of us) a matter of debate whether one should be or even could be “proud” of this sexual orientation. It invites one to consider whether one is proud to be heterosexual. If there were no concept of homosexuality, why would one be proud to be heterosexual?
In context, I feel neither pride nor shame about my sexuality. It is a part of the human condition, not something I developed as a skill. At least, that’s what I keep hearing.
I have to say, pride comes before a fall. Gay pride may come before a very considerable fall. You may not find this advice useful until it’s too late, but think about it.

Please enjoy the new sound of capitalism!

I think for too long being gay was so taboo that being able to proudly express one’s sexuality is overwhelming,and to be in the company of so many others who suffered in silence and to be accepted by society,sarc off.Please,whatever your sexuality is,keep it behind closed doors,and please please please,don’t stick it in my face.

“…don’t stick it in my face.”
A play on words H. Ryan or is it just my Monty Pythonish sense of humour?

The first comments on the article whining that Blazingcatfur called Pride a bitchy flamer parade was “Pride is a bitchy flamer parade!” and it was signed by Blazingcatfur.
Wonderful, except it made me laugh and spray coffee all over my computer screen.

You got it TC.I work for an airline and probably interact with more gay men than the average hetrosexual male and for the most part gay men are like anybody else,what is private stays private.But there are some who crave the shock value from describing in detail thier sexcapades and will not stop even when they know the listener is repulsed.I have found a solution though,these few radicals are as equally repulsed by detailed hetro interaction.If you don’t tell me about yours I won’t tell you about mine.

I couldn’t read the writing it was all gibberish with one sentence laying on top of another.

Who’d have thunk there was that many gay activities in Toronto in one year. That literally sucks/blows.

I filled out the questionnaire , it took me about 40 minutes.
I did so with kindness , gentleness , and respect.
I pointed out that I am on the receiving end of harassment and discrimination on a regular basis. Often even worse than they are.
I am … White-skinned … Heterosexual … Western Canadian … Conservative … Christian … who smokes cigarettes and likes Israel.
True story.
I asked them to please consider me in their agenda of all-inclusive diversity.
Arnie

Bravo Arnie, your parade is nigh.

Yeah Arnie…I share your pain…..try adding bald and blue-eyes…..and a PAL to complete the profile of an oppressed minority…
I’m basically Christian but the lions would’nt stand a chance….in the arena….the only time I turn my cheek is to get a better aim…
Lately my motto is…..if you attain my maturity without becoming a cermudgeon……YOU HAVEN’T BEEN PAYING ATTENTION!
If you cannot inspire respect….fear works!