Well, as I think I have mentioned a few times, I'm the gay guy who thinks the pride parades are completely ridiculous, and I haven't attended since I was a teen. I ignore pride week as I think it's more about debauchery than pride - much like stampede has less to do with cowboys every year...
On a related note, check this out - the Texas GOP official platform...Dallas has the fourth largest gay population in the US behind SF, NY and Atlanta.
http://static.texastribune.org/media...Y_PLATFORM.pdf
Quote:
We believe that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous, communicable diseases. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans. Homosexuality must not be
presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in our public education and policy, nor should “family” be redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We are opposed to any granting of special legal entitlements, refuse to recognize, or grant
special privileges including, but not limited to: marriage between persons of the same sex (regardless of state of origin), custody of children by homosexuals, homosexual partner insurance or retirement benefits. We oppose any criminal or civil
penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or belief in traditional values.
Texas Sodomy Statutes – We oppose the legalization of sodomy. We demand that Congress exercise its authority
granted by the U.S. Constitution to withhold jurisdiction from the federal courts from cases involving sodomy.
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