Sunday, June 29, 2003

 
OH, THAT IS, LIKE, SO GAY.
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I just got back from the gay pride parade today. It's always a very joyful event, but I expected it to be especially celebratory this year because of the Supreme Court's decision last week legalizing consensual gay sex for adults in every state in the US. But I didn't get that sense at all. It certainly was a celebration. But maybe people made their signs too far in advance, because I got much more of a sense of protestation this year than in years past, and it was, frankly, a little off-putting. Here I was, feeling very excited to be right where I was on this of all days, in the wake of this incredible moment in the history of gay rights, and seeing these signs saying "This is a protest, not a parade!" and "Gay Rights Now!" really kind of brought me down a little. I mean, the point is well taken that gay rights advocates need to continue the struggle for equal treatment. Same-sex marriage still has to be legalized. Lesbians, gay men and transgendered people need to be protected from employment and housing discrimination. And around the country, there is still a big fight ahead to be fought against old-fashioned attitudes. But can't we take just a few hours to celebrate the incredible achievements of the past week, which surpass and are the culmination of every other achievement in the gay rights movement in America?

Again, don't get me wrong-- the overall theme of the parade was very positive and celebratory. But not even as much as I remember it being last year when there wasn't nearly as much to celebrate.

This is The Official Record. 7:22 PM
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