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[Joe Komenda <komejo AT komejo.com>]

I think you're missing the point of these 'innocent' majority parades.

If I'm part of a group that's oppressed, wants to draw attention to 
itself, show that they're not ashamed of something, etc... a parade such 
as the NC Pride Parade is a good way to constructively do this.

Historically, the early reaction to this sort of parade was violence, 
even murder. Things are progressing, but it's slow going. 
Counter-parades are very mild form of assault, but it's still a direct 
opposition to acceptance, a plea for the status quo, and as such (and 
given its history) is intentionally hurtful to the affected group.

I'm sure that the growing acceptance of the GLBT community into the 
mainstream is upsetting to many people, particularly stupid, ignorant 
people. Mr. Dumas no doubt considers this to be a large part of his 
target audience. However, it is both specious and ignorant to veil this 
kind of bigotry with a corresponding 'Heterosexual Pride' parade.

And while I cannot condone threats, I can assure you that I for one will 
never do business with tailoredaffair.com.

Joe K

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Dan Wilson wrote:

> I never post to this list either. However I think that your
> statements could be taken to mean that parades should only be for
> minorities.  Surely you mean something else. To accept a gay pride
> parade and to deride a heterosexual parade is indicitive of a double
> standard. If we have freedom of speech, then let any one who chooses
> to march, march without prejudice.  I for one, would welcome
> heterosexuals marching because being heterosexual isn't something to
> feel guilty for.
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> And as for Tabeckett, you really seem to have a problem with this.
> Have you seen a therapist lately?  ;-)
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