For all those who constantly ask "Why do Gays have Pride Parades"?

Question

Well considering the amount of hate, bigoted, and ignorant questions we receive just here in Yahoo's Answers, that alone should answer your questions why we continue to have them. You think the crap we have to endure in this world is over? A lot of Straight people can't even be civil to us here in this forum, let alone the rest of society.

Answer 1

I agree

besides how could someone criticize a parade anyway

Answer 2

Hadley N

You've got a star from me too. What is really being said Is not "We're Here, We're Queer', Get over it Dear' , which was a little chant from 1985 but that we have evolved from a part of the commuity as a whole to be part of that community. Not seperate but part of it. And to be part of that communiy we need the equal rights afforded all peoples of all nations world wide.
What is very sad, is that in some countries through out the world being homosexual is considered a capitol crime, and people are still being put to death today over this.

We need to look at the root cause of the on going struggle against our orientation and bring that to question via the courts. It is really a violation of the interpertation of the First Amendment. But that is to long a subject to go into here.

Thanks for the opportunity to express our support for our fellow Brothers and Sisters

The below material comes from the website below

History of Gay Pride

The first gay pride parade in 1969, known as the March on Stonewall, started as a protest against discrimination and violence against gays in New York City. Today, pride events have become an annual ritual and have grown to include thousands of gay and gay-friendly participants, not to mention hundreds of spectators.

Many gays and lesbians dress in bright colors, head-to-toe leather or sometimes next to nothing. But regardless of the attire, all of the participants join the festivities to remind the world that gays deserve the same rights as others and people should be free to live their own lifestyle, void of judgment or hate. Gay pride is also a symbol of solidarity and an opportunity to express the vivid personalities which reflect the diverse gay communities throughout the world. During this time (and in many places year round), the skies are covered with the gay pride flags and banners, the symbol of gay solidarity and freedom.

Answer 3

I'm with you. As someone in a same sex relationship with a wonderful women, I fully understand the question. Idon't' see any thing wrong in being proud of who you are and what you do, but I think the gay pride celebrations can and does give people an impression of sexual expression which is not a true reflection of people in same sex relationships. I also want to be treated as a normal person, who is in love, who celebrates life and enjoys being me. I do not want to be cast into a mold of some one who is sexual promiscious or some side show at a bar. Gay pride, in my opinion promotes hatred and behaviour that does not support and accept people. Stay strong !

Answer 4

Well said Hadley N.

Yahoo is also having a Pride Feast
http://events.yahoo.com/pride07

Answer 5

I remember being a kid and after Mother's and Father's day asking "when is kid's day" and the answer was "everyday is kid's day" I think that that is enough answer for any reasonable person.

Answer 6

I couldn't have said it better. Here's a star.

Answer 7

Right on!

Answer 8

well i guess those peeps who ask why we have gay parades, we should ask them why they have mardi gras i mean after all isn't mardi gras at least 85% str8 the rest is either gay or bi? ne ways just to answer them, it's simple to celabrate how far we've come. .......................Oh yeah 1 more thing..................................

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Answer 9

I agree, although this is not really a question.

Answer 10

Very well said.