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Celebrate diversity

I would LOVE to see a straight pride day. Sadly, the good city councillors of Yellowknife proclaimed Heterosexual Day, then quickly rescinded it, undoubtedly because enraged queer activists shouted, "Every day is Heterosexual Pride Day!"

Yes it is.

But... if we're proud, they can be proud, too. I mean, what are we doing here? Do we want straights to feel bad about being straight? T'ain't nothing wrong with that.

In truth, we all know that's not what HPD would be. No, imagine the great PR this would turn out to be: a collection of bigots with offensive signs about homos that would seriously creep out the moderates.

And oh, the crazy merriment of a Heterosexual Pride Day! No drag, no leather, no long hairs... shoes and shirts required. Fun all around.

Lordy. For it to be any good, they'd have to hire a homo to plan it.


ADDENDUM: Thanks to Barry for providing the original link to this news story.

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# re: Celebrate diversity
June 2, 2005 12:37 PM
In his June 2 column in the Winnipeg Uptown,Gilles Marchildon, executive director of the queer lobby group Egale, writes:

"In responding, members of OutNorth showed grace, humour and political smarts, sticking to the high road. The group issued a news release welcoming City Council’s decision.
 
“'We thought every day was heterosexual day, but we’re pleased to have a special day to honour heterosexuals,' said Don Babey on behalf of OutNorth. 'After all, some of our best friends are heterosexuals, along with our parents, siblings and co-workers,' he underlined.
 
"After thanking Yellowknife City Council for acknowledging the LGBT community and the contributions of OutNorth, the group zeroed in with devastating effectiveness. 'Will the city partner Black History month in February with White Heritage month later in the year? Will the days and weeks marking physical ailments, such as heart disease and strokes, be paired with an equal number of days that will celebrate good health? The city council may be on to a series of proclamations that will make us all proud.'"

Yes, responding with humour. Yet telling straights to screw off just the same. It's too sad.

# re: Celebrate diversity
June 2, 2005 9:48 AM
They really ought to have let the Het Pride Day take place. As you noted, it would probably eb quite homophobic in tone and an embarrassment to moderates.

In the states, nothing works the kind of magic in getting moderate politicians and citizens to distance themselves publically from any anti-gay agenda as having Fred Phelps and Company attend an event.....
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