The whole "I don't think the Flames should be involved in any parades/events" response when questioned about not wanting them in the Pride parade just reeks of bull****. Sorry to be so blunt, but you can't convince me there's people in here that actually dislike the idea of the Flames going to parades/festivals, simply because you don't want them doing that, or you think they should stick to hockey.
Don't insult the intelligence of the posters here. You're not completely comfortable with the LGBT community, it is what is, but just own it, don't squirm around the issue, trying to show your disdain while pretending it doesn't bother you. It's awkward and silly.
Again, homophobia has become a very damning term and I understand no one wants to think they are or be labelled as such, but it kind of is what it is. I'll post the definition again...a lot of you guys on here and facebook fit this definition, it's unfortunate but you do, and you should reflect on that and hopefully change for the better.
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unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.
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And I'm not marginalizing or attacking you guys, like you seem to think everyone is. I was homophobic until my early twenties for no other reason than everyone else was too. I'm equally at fault in the discrimination of the LGBT community, but I changed with the times and am disgusted that I was ever anything but completely welcoming and accepting of their community, you can change too.