Gay people

salamander
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:08:02 +0000

I just don’t understand the double-standard. If straight people went out and held a “Straight Pride Parade,” many would be (rightfully) outraged. But why aren’t people also outraged at “Gay Pride Parades?” It’s been said before; many believe that sexuality is not a choice. Why flamboyantly be proud of something that wasn’t even your choice?



Supposedly, some town in Minnesota (I think) had a Straight Pride event once, and the only people who got mad were uber-PC straight people. The GLBT population thought it was hilarious. And I share the same view: if straight people are suffering from a bit of parade envy, and the intent of their “Straight Pride Parade” is NOT gay-bashing, then let 'em have their fun, too.

You have to understand: gay pride is not about pride in being gay in and of itself. It’s about being proud of having the courage to withstand the discrimination and hatred that, sadly, is still widespread. We don’t choose to be gay, no, but we choose to be brave about it and stick up for ourselves instead of letting other people make us ashamed of who we are. I don’t know about you, but I think that’s something to be proud of.