Well, now we're into the forum guidelines on no religious discussions. Would be a great thing to know about I'm sure, just not here. We thank you for your support.
Well, now we're into the forum guidelines on no religious discussions. Would be a great thing to know about I'm sure, just not here. We thank you for your support.
Duh, I forgot for a moment it's a religion... LOL
I moved a link to my profile, as its a hobbie for me too.
I also removed the post.
Okay...?
As the occasional driver of my wife's Town Car, I figure he has enough problems as it is.
(PS - before anyone goes nuts, that's meant as a humorous take on the Town Car and not meant to offend any past, present or future Town Car owners. All rights reserved.)
How about a lava light hood ornament and a "Pet Rock" dome light? Nothing would beat a working lava light for a hood ornament for the "proud" smartie....
How about a lava light hood ornament and a "Pet Rock" dome light? Nothing would beat a working lava light for a hood ornament for the "proud" smartie....
Opinions are as diverse as is our community. I personally dislike the notion of Pride parades. The 'pride' message is an in-your-face media event directed to the straight community. If pride were authentic, it wouldn't need a name and callout. The parade, etc. seems a ruse to self-convince the gay community of its own pride. Yet look what is portrayed on local news channels... half-naked writhing booty-shaking drag queens. For most, the parade media 'snapshot' is a counterproductive sore reminder of divisiveness and portions of the gay community that have nothing to do with fostering quality longlasting relationships. Stereotypes are recalled and perpetuated by this media spectacle, and the public becomes further uneducated about, and alientated from, the broader gay community. Local parades are held in self-ostracized bar-laden sex-driven rainbow-colored gay ghettos, causing the impression that this is where the gay world begins and ends. It is a lopsided and unbalanced viewpoint of gay diversity which, for many, causes a poor representation and erodes the very pride that seems to be our holy grail. Why don't straights have a parade? Because it would be silly. Gays who want social acceptance and change are sending a mixed message... you cannot create shock-and-awe events and then wonder why gays are so judged and misunderstood. The segment of the gay community who would best resonate with the straight community would have little to do with a pride parade. When the day comes that self-pride is ingrained in the gay community, and gay heterophobia becomes a thing of the past, holding a pride-monikered parade will cease to exist. Until then, I would never participate in one of these events, as they are unconstructive and foolish, in my opinion. Naturally, by their positive-sounding premise, and the recognized desire for fostering a better community, these parades have become nearly self-perpetuating and well-regarded. Undoubtedly, my opinion will be unpopular and seem radical. But, that only points to the richness of our diversity... and that IS the point, isn't it?
All very good points. On the other hand, the music is usually fabulous.
Here in Orlando, we have many parades each year, celebrating the diverse cultures and ethnicities that make up our city. One could argue that if you are unhappy with the way the people who presently run the parade are portraying your community, you should take an active involvement in it to fight for a representation of which you would be proud.
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1976 Rover Mini
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec (SOLD)
2009 smart Passion (Gone)
2011 smart Passion
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