Dorchester prepares for Love Parade event (From Dorset Echo)

I'll bring my Man-kini. J/K goodluck to it.

daddykingcool wrote:
OMG looks like this nonsense has become an annual event - can't they move it to Brighton where it will be more at home. And yes, before anyone tells me I know I must be out of touch and arogant - but my views remain the same which I think I'm still entitled to (or am I?).

You’re not alone.

Normal shoe size? Normal waist measurement? Inquiring minds need to know!

Doughbun1958 wrote:

Peter Gunn wrote:

uluru wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: OMG looks like this nonsense has become an annual event - can't they move it to Brighton where it will be more at home. And yes, before anyone tells me I know I must be out of touch and arogant - but my views remain the same which I think I'm still entitled to (or am I?).

You’re not alone.

That's three of us!

Wrong ! ! ! 4 of us................. I suppose all the fairies will come tripping up from the bottom of the garden for this event.Dorset Police will need to double patrols in case they start fighting over Manholes in Hig West Street

Probably find half of Dorset Police taking part.
"Evening all" and all that.

Of course, the most insecure people often tend to be those that bang on about how normal they are all the time. On the internet.

I'd have to agree with Techie on this.

It's always funny to see those far-right pastors and commentators preaching about the sin of homosexuality only to be caught soliciting an undercover policeman a few days later.

Good to see the homophobes out in force on here - some of Dorset really is stuck in the (18)70s isn't it?

Good luck to Jagos.

Still don't get the point of a parade, I'm not homophobic but I just don't get it. Why not just meet up in Jagos? I'm sure someone will enlighten me.

It didn't take long to find out 'the point' of the event:
"The event will be celebrating diversity, and people from all walks of life (gay lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight)"
The clue was in the article where it says;
"To find out more about The Love Parade...."

Yawn ,

WhyOhWhy wrote:
Still don't get the point of a parade, I'm not homophobic but I just don't get it. Why not just meet up in Jagos? I'm sure someone will enlighten me.

I think it's a tribal / minority group thing, which is why most people in the heterosexual majority can't relate to it.
It's also a good excuse to show off a bit |-). I hope it stays dry for their parade - That Rio Carnival look doesn't really work in the pouring rain!

Techie wrote:
Of course, the most insecure people often tend to be those that bang on about how normal they are all the time. On the internet.

Ha ha haaaaa! You, sir, have just WON THE INTERNET

When the day comes when gay people dont feel marginalised and ridiculed maybe they wont feel the need for a parade. I hope that day comes soon.

Mabu - its a brave man who volunteers to wear a mankini in public - ,are you up to the challenge? If so, I'll definitely be there!

On a positive note, lots of money spent in Dorchester on tha day - cant be bad!!

Techie wrote:
Of course, the most insecure people often tend to be those that bang on about how normal they are all the time. On the internet.

You see, with that logic, if you have to have a parade to celebrate diversity/LGBT, then presumably that makes all LGBT insecure? Nonsense, so really, a moot comment.

Normal is a subjective opinion for the reactionaries here....

I couldn't care less either way about the parade, won't be there....but all the best.

Christian from Eastenders and Shaun on Corrie bring diverse lifestyle into our homes in their own different ways.
Would have been unheard of years ago on TV.

Enjoy your Parade but honestly you don't need it as it can attract wrong impressions.

Seems my earlier comment has been removed. Am I no longer entitled to feel insulted by being considered 'normal'? I may not be gay but I'm not homophobic either!

I don't understand why anyone has to have a parade, whatever their sexual affiliation. To me its just exhibitionism and an excuse to get dressed up. But then I don't like fancy dress parties either. I must just be plain boring!

One of the main reasons why I left the Dorchester area was because of th Biggots!! I'm comin down especially to celebrate diversity, and those that oppose - get a life :) (just like I have) kisses and love xxx

uluru wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: OMG looks like this nonsense has become an annual event - can't they move it to Brighton where it will be more at home. And yes, before anyone tells me I know I must be out of touch and arogant - but my views remain the same which I think I'm still entitled to (or am I?).

You’re not alone.

Whoa..... 'nonsense' that is not in my vocab.. seriously what made you so misarable... Come on pop on down I'll buy you a brandy.. (by the way hello to all of the nice people in the Dorchester area - I do miss you very much) :)

uluru wrote:

daddykingcool wrote:
OMG looks like this nonsense has become an annual event - can't they move it to Brighton where it will be more at home. And yes, before anyone tells me I know I must be out of touch and arogant - but my views remain the same which I think I'm still entitled to (or am I?).

You’re not alone.

All you haters need to crawl back under the rock you came from. What do you have against LOVE? Your outdated views on homosexuality actually end up in violence against human beings. Hate is taught and learned. STOP TEACHING IT!

I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Gotta laugh at this small mindedness of some people - buy hey live and let live thats what i say, and thats what i do. Its easy to voice opinions on here and thats why it gets heavy, but face to face is a completely different story as the homophobes often have something to hide. There is no advertisement to 'become' gay, its an advertisement of acceptance. And as such it should be promoted for many reasons! The only thing I have seen rammed down peoples throats on here and in the area is homophobia. And malicious gossip being a big part.

daddykingcool wrote:
I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Not 'Natural' - you don't have the authority to say whats natural or not, that is up to the universe to decide... and thats a fact. And p.s its not rubbed in your face... unless you actually go to the event, so stay away if it offends you

Nickzz wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Not 'Natural' - you don't have the authority to say whats natural or not, that is up to the universe to decide... and thats a fact. And p.s its not rubbed in your face... unless you actually go to the event, so stay away if it offends you

Putting your thing up another mans back door is not natural - full stop. Like I said I accept that this behaviour goes on (and unfortunetly it's now legal) but children need to know that it's not natural - if they are born that way inclined then fair enough but they should not be tempted by seeing it on TV and parades etc. This is my view and i'm entitled to it and as things currenly stand free to express it - it's no different than if you don't like drunks or druggies - everyone entiled to their opinion. Aanyway many gays would hate it if everyone accepted it as then they could not get off on being different.

As I said before.... you do not govern any authority over nature... so it is normal like anything the universe created!! Yes I don't mind criticism... however we are not celebrating just us 'Gays' it is a march for everyone, so get off your high horse, and act like a normal cultured being, one phrase comes to mind 'Accipere quam facere praestat injuriam'

Or if you are intelligent enough, the best phrase for people like you would be 'Argumentum ad ignorantiam'

After Reading the childish, small minded and very narrow sighted comments on this article, I am left wondering what supposed normal ppl have 2 do with their lives, it looks 2 me that they have nothing better 2 do than 2 belittle and condemn ppls hard work and efforts, where would we all be if we just went round doing this 2 each other.

I am gay and very proud 2 be, I have worked at many pride events around the country for many years and have always had a good time, as have all the supposed normal ppl that have come along 2 these events and let their hair down.

I was at the very first DLP and everyone that came along had a gr8 time.

The parade in my eyes is something 2 applaud and be happy with, join in if U feel U want 2, no one will ever be turned away.

Why belittle ppls efforts, show support for people in ur own town, some thing that is probably very new in Dorchester, but hey who knows it might just be worth a go

daddykingcool wrote:

Nickzz wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Not 'Natural' - you don't have the authority to say whats natural or not, that is up to the universe to decide... and thats a fact. And p.s its not rubbed in your face... unless you actually go to the event, so stay away if it offends you

Putting your thing up another mans back door is not natural - full stop. Like I said I accept that this behaviour goes on (and unfortunetly it's now legal) but children need to know that it's not natural - if they are born that way inclined then fair enough but they should not be tempted by seeing it on TV and parades etc. This is my view and i'm entitled to it and as things currenly stand free to express it - it's no different than if you don't like drunks or druggies - everyone entiled to their opinion. Aanyway many gays would hate it if everyone accepted it as then they could not get off on being different.

hahahahahahaha this is the daftest comment i have heard in years, the cilitbang ad has been featured loads on the tv for years yet ive never seen a kid start cleaning as a result,if cleaning urges are not contagious why on earth would falling in love with a member of the same sex be???

your totally right you are entitled to your own views but you may want to actually step back and concider them because actually in the uk your not free to express them if they contain homophobic views, Its called a hate crime and is against the law in the uk (compareing none straight people to druggies is just a tad hatefull as well as making you sound like a compleate idiot with about as much intellegence as a three toed sloth in a drug induced coma)

im straight but say bring on the parade any reason to buy new shoes is a good reason to me

uluru wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: OMG looks like this nonsense has become an annual event - can't they move it to Brighton where it will be more at home. And yes, before anyone tells me I know I must be out of touch and arogant - but my views remain the same which I think I'm still entitled to (or am I?).

You’re not alone.

Not so much arrogant, more ignorant of the fact I’d say that there are many aspects to life, some of which you may not always agree with but you can’t stop people being people.

CoogarUK.com wrote:
Seems my earlier comment has been removed. Am I no longer entitled to feel insulted by being considered 'normal'? I may not be gay but I'm not homophobic either!

Don’t forget that ‘normal’ people make lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. Thanks for all your efforts, we appreciate your valued contribution to our diverse community.

WhyOhWhy wrote:
Still don't get the point of a parade, I'm not homophobic but I just don't get it. Why not just meet up in Jagos? I'm sure someone will enlighten me.

On that logic is it wrong for Rio to host Carnival or for the Notting Hill Festival to go on year after year? Both events celebrate diversity. Good luck everyone taking part and everyone supporting it, I hope that the day is a massive success.

bizzylizzy wrote:
I don't understand why anyone has to have a parade, whatever their sexual affiliation. To me its just exhibitionism and an excuse to get dressed up. But then I don't like fancy dress parties either. I must just be plain boring!

Down with Morris dancers as well eh? Men dressing up in silly costumes and knocking sticks together. What is all that nonsense about.

daddykingcool wrote:
I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Daddykingcool I wouldn’t worry about the event being an ‘advertisment to become gay’, you can’t make someone gay or straight. While you think of this, remember that it takes two heterosexuals to make one homosexual.

Nickzz wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Not 'Natural' - you don't have the authority to say whats natural or not, that is up to the universe to decide... and thats a fact. And p.s its not rubbed in your face... unless you actually go to the event, so stay away if it offends you

Daddykingcool I accept your behaviour, I may not like it but I accept you. I tolerate you because I am a tolerant person.

daddykingcool wrote:
I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Daddykingcool what makes you think that I want heterosexuality ‘rubbed in my face?’

@daddykingcool...

What an utterly ridiculous post... Who are you to say what behaviour between consenting adults is 'natural' and what is not? And how are children going to learn about it simply by watching the parade? Do you really think men will be 'at it' with each other while parading through the town? And just where does your unhealthy obsession with gay sex come from, anyway? Being gay isn't just about sex, you know, just as in the same way as being straight isn't. As for gays 'getting off' on being different, remember that it was not so long ago that gays had to live their lives in the shadows and try to blend in with society because of the very real threat to their lives and careers that being exposed as gay could bring - Alan Turing being a prime example. Would you really want to go back to those days? This is what we are celebrating - that we no longer have to hide, and that society (even Dorchester) is becoming more diverse and accepting of us and that we have the right to live our lives as we see fit. As the recent poster campaign said: 'some people are gay - get over it'.

People who come out with the bog-standard defence of ‘I’m not homophobic’ comment really do make me laugh. Just for the record, I’m gay and I’m not heterophobic. By the way, some of my best friends are straight.

ClaudiaD wrote:
@daddykingcool... What an utterly ridiculous post... Who are you to say what behaviour between consenting adults is 'natural' and what is not? And how are children going to learn about it simply by watching the parade? Do you really think men will be 'at it' with each other while parading through the town? And just where does your unhealthy obsession with gay sex come from, anyway? Being gay isn't just about sex, you know, just as in the same way as being straight isn't. As for gays 'getting off' on being different, remember that it was not so long ago that gays had to live their lives in the shadows and try to blend in with society because of the very real threat to their lives and careers that being exposed as gay could bring - Alan Turing being a prime example. Would you really want to go back to those days? This is what we are celebrating - that we no longer have to hide, and that society (even Dorchester) is becoming more diverse and accepting of us and that we have the right to live our lives as we see fit. As the recent poster campaign said: 'some people are gay - get over it'.

Yes Please.

Oh come on, don't start on the Morris dancers! ;-)

I grew up in Dorchester and never dealt with my own sexuality until the age of 21 when I'd moved away for fear of the response such as has been posted above.

Regardless, people are entitled to there opinion either way.

Personally, I've never been a fan of pride marches because invariably they have a tendency to force themselves onto peoples conciousness. It's all well and good arguing that we have a right to be heard etc but so do the people who are against it. Their views are as valid as those opposite.

Whilst I appreciate people's desire to have such events and respect their want to do so, I have equal respect, as a Gay man for those who are against them.

Personally, I struggle to see where, in my adult life my sexuality has been a source of oppression for me. I don't push it in other peoples faces by camping it up, don't work it into almost every conversation like some do and just live my life as a person, not defined by being straight or gay, just a human being who respects the views on all sides.

So, whilst some views on here may be outdated or small minded to some, bear in mind that when they object to your views, you still feel your points are equally valid as do they.

A bit of respect for all on both sides is all that's needed to move forward. Not total acceptance, just respect for others.

weymouthuk wrote:
Oh come on, don't start on the Morris dancers! ;-) I grew up in Dorchester and never dealt with my own sexuality until the age of 21 when I'd moved away for fear of the response such as has been posted above. Regardless, people are entitled to there opinion either way. Personally, I've never been a fan of pride marches because invariably they have a tendency to force themselves onto peoples conciousness. It's all well and good arguing that we have a right to be heard etc but so do the people who are against it. Their views are as valid as those opposite. Whilst I appreciate people's desire to have such events and respect their want to do so, I have equal respect, as a Gay man for those who are against them. Personally, I struggle to see where, in my adult life my sexuality has been a source of oppression for me. I don't push it in other peoples faces by camping it up, don't work it into almost every conversation like some do and just live my life as a person, not defined by being straight or gay, just a human being who respects the views on all sides. So, whilst some views on here may be outdated or small minded to some, bear in mind that when they object to your views, you still feel your points are equally valid as do they. A bit of respect for all on both sides is all that's needed to move forward. Not total acceptance, just respect for others.

Well said - if more took your approach I think people would be more accepting.

GarethE wrote:

bizzylizzy wrote: I don't understand why anyone has to have a parade, whatever their sexual affiliation. To me its just exhibitionism and an excuse to get dressed up. But then I don't like fancy dress parties either. I must just be plain boring!

Down with Morris dancers as well eh? Men dressing up in silly costumes and knocking sticks together. What is all that nonsense about.

This is getting out of hand - leave Morris dancers alone, they are too often the unchallenged victims of discrimination and hatred.
Hope it don't rain on Prides parade.

daddykingcool wrote:

Nickzz wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Not 'Natural' - you don't have the authority to say whats natural or not, that is up to the universe to decide... and thats a fact. And p.s its not rubbed in your face... unless you actually go to the event, so stay away if it offends you

Putting your thing up another mans back door is not natural - full stop. Like I said I accept that this behaviour goes on (and unfortunetly it's now legal) but children need to know that it's not natural - if they are born that way inclined then fair enough but they should not be tempted by seeing it on TV and parades etc. This is my view and i'm entitled to it and as things currenly stand free to express it - it's no different than if you don't like drunks or druggies - everyone entiled to their opinion. Aanyway many gays would hate it if everyone accepted it as then they could not get off on being different.

Daddykingcool has stated that “Putting your thing up another mans back door is not natural - full stop”. Right, so that caters for some gay and bisexual men but what of the rest? Care to hypothesise upon what is natural or not for lesbians and transgender women?
By the way, check out http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=PooEhBxh0
NY if you need to research the issues.

Obviously no offence meant to Morris dancers – just drawing a parallel ;-)

daddykingcool wrote:

weymouthuk wrote: Oh come on, don't start on the Morris dancers! ;-) I grew up in Dorchester and never dealt with my own sexuality until the age of 21 when I'd moved away for fear of the response such as has been posted above. Regardless, people are entitled to there opinion either way. Personally, I've never been a fan of pride marches because invariably they have a tendency to force themselves onto peoples conciousness. It's all well and good arguing that we have a right to be heard etc but so do the people who are against it. Their views are as valid as those opposite. Whilst I appreciate people's desire to have such events and respect their want to do so, I have equal respect, as a Gay man for those who are against them. Personally, I struggle to see where, in my adult life my sexuality has been a source of oppression for me. I don't push it in other peoples faces by camping it up, don't work it into almost every conversation like some do and just live my life as a person, not defined by being straight or gay, just a human being who respects the views on all sides. So, whilst some views on here may be outdated or small minded to some, bear in mind that when they object to your views, you still feel your points are equally valid as do they. A bit of respect for all on both sides is all that's needed to move forward. Not total acceptance, just respect for others.

Well said - if more took your approach I think people would be more accepting.

Utterly ironic that daddykingcool has stated “Well said - if more took your approach I think people would be more accepting” when daddykingcool doesn’t appear to accept anything other than his own definition of what constitutes “normal”.
By the way, homophobia isn’t normal it is learnt, just as racism is a learnt behaviour. Members of the LGBT community don’t go around beating up heterosexual people just because they are heterosexual, unlike homophobes who carry out thousands of attacks in the UK every year.

Sorry but i have to add... if putting something up a mans bottom is not natural then why is the male G spot up there lol. Ever seen the film 'road trip' where they are in the sperm bank, see it even works for 'str8' guys...say no more.

I cant wait to be on the decks at Dorch Love Parade, was amazing last year only dampened by the weather but fingers crossed its all looking good for this weekend!

Ahhh!! Alas!!! great music + great acts + positive event = Priceless! Minus negative energies = Perfection, Just hope the weather gets good, and there's a nice chilled lager waiting for me!! Dankie!!

Oh p.s. respect for the morris dancers they are Brilliant !!!

sparklefairydust wrote:

daddykingcool wrote:

Nickzz wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Not 'Natural' - you don't have the authority to say whats natural or not, that is up to the universe to decide... and thats a fact. And p.s its not rubbed in your face... unless you actually go to the event, so stay away if it offends you

Putting your thing up another mans back door is not natural - full stop. Like I said I accept that this behaviour goes on (and unfortunetly it's now legal) but children need to know that it's not natural - if they are born that way inclined then fair enough but they should not be tempted by seeing it on TV and parades etc. This is my view and i'm entitled to it and as things currenly stand free to express it - it's no different than if you don't like drunks or druggies - everyone entiled to their opinion. Aanyway many gays would hate it if everyone accepted it as then they could not get off on being different.

hahahahahahaha this is the daftest comment i have heard in years, the cilitbang ad has been featured loads on the tv for years yet ive never seen a kid start cleaning as a result,if cleaning urges are not contagious why on earth would falling in love with a member of the same sex be??? your totally right you are entitled to your own views but you may want to actually step back and concider them because actually in the uk your not free to express them if they contain homophobic views, Its called a hate crime and is against the law in the uk (compareing none straight people to druggies is just a tad hatefull as well as making you sound like a compleate idiot with about as much intellegence as a three toed sloth in a drug induced coma) im straight but say bring on the parade any reason to buy new shoes is a good reason to me

I'm not trying to insight any violance towards anyone and was using drunks and druggies as an example to being able to say if you don't like something you should be free to say so - I thought insigting vionace was a crime but expressing your opinion was not - very confusing - if by saying I do not like gay activity being promoted (i.e. parades) i'm breaking the law then I do appologise as I'm a law abiding citizan. It's not really a free country if when deep down I feel something is wrong and I can't say so.

daddykingcool wrote:

sparklefairydust wrote:

daddykingcool wrote:

Nickzz wrote:

daddykingcool wrote: I don't have anyhting against genuine love. I can accept that this sort of behaviour goes on - I just don't want it rubbed in my face - it's not natural whatever anyone says - you give a little i.e. making it legal and they just want more and more rights and have to have stupid parades - it's like an advertisment to become gay which we should not be promoting for many reasons.

Not 'Natural' - you don't have the authority to say whats natural or not, that is up to the universe to decide... and thats a fact. And p.s its not rubbed in your face... unless you actually go to the event, so stay away if it offends you

Putting your thing up another mans back door is not natural - full stop. Like I said I accept that this behaviour goes on (and unfortunetly it's now legal) but children need to know that it's not natural - if they are born that way inclined then fair enough but they should not be tempted by seeing it on TV and parades etc. This is my view and i'm entitled to it and as things currenly stand free to express it - it's no different than if you don't like drunks or druggies - everyone entiled to their opinion. Aanyway many gays would hate it if everyone accepted it as then they could not get off on being different.

hahahahahahaha this is the daftest comment i have heard in years, the cilitbang ad has been featured loads on the tv for years yet ive never seen a kid start cleaning as a result,if cleaning urges are not contagious why on earth would falling in love with a member of the same sex be??? your totally right you are entitled to your own views but you may want to actually step back and concider them because actually in the uk your not free to express them if they contain homophobic views, Its called a hate crime and is against the law in the uk (compareing none straight people to druggies is just a tad hatefull as well as making you sound like a compleate idiot with about as much intellegence as a three toed sloth in a drug induced coma) im straight but say bring on the parade any reason to buy new shoes is a good reason to me

I'm not trying to insight any violance towards anyone and was using drunks and druggies as an example to being able to say if you don't like something you should be free to say so - I thought insigting vionace was a crime but expressing your opinion was not - very confusing - if by saying I do not like gay activity being promoted (i.e. parades) i'm breaking the law then I do appologise as I'm a law abiding citizan. It's not really a free country if when deep down I feel something is wrong and I can't say so.

Yes I agree you can state your free opinion, however there is a sensible opinion and there is being a hypocrite, in which you were inciting for being gay to remain illegal which would be against freedom aswell! Freedom should be classed as one subject not split to cater for one mind. You just cannot use freedom of speech excuse to try and limit one's freedom, it is not logic and common sense. But please is you do not agree with the event we will be doing on sunday, just say 'I don't agree with it' and walk away, do not go into detail why you don't agree with it, as people really don't want to know. Additionally I would like to make both the general public and the Dorset Echo to know this is not just a gay pride, this is an event for everybody, from all walks of life, all religion, all spirituality, all races and creed to come together as one... under the human race, not designated to one purpose. Also the parade is just for abit of fun, like st patricks day parades, or local carnival parades!! If you would like to come, just to see my point, you are still welcome, I do not go against anyone, I am a neutral being, and always will!!! & I can understand why you don't like it, but you really don't need to state every detail... nobody wants to know...