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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
[B]So, because you falsely believed the struggle was over for the LGBTQ community and were reminded that "Hey, life isn't always fantastic when you're gay," suddenly the Pride events have meaning to you? That's fantastic.[B]
The Orlando shooting had zero impact on the level of acceptance I feel. That being: A comfortable amount of acceptance with more strides to make. This was one psycho who targeted the LGBTQ community. ISIS? Homophobe? Gay man with a vendetta? I'm not really concerned with the why anymore. It happened, we move forward, it most DEFINITELY did NOT move us backward.
My point is that the Pride parades don't really mean much anymore, certainly not what they did, and now there is very little political significance to marching in one. As has been pointed out, it's now used more as a way to save face with the gay community in general, even when your voting patterns don't indicate you truly support gay rights.
I stand by thinking that BLM stood for the right things. We're they bullish and callous about it? Sure, but LGBTQ history is riddled with radical activists. The Pride parade was designed to remember them! It was a good time and a good place to bring some issues forward regarding treatment of people of colour within the gay community.
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If that didn't shake you to your core then you're full of hot air. I've always supported pride, this year highlighted that the struggle is not over.
You're supporting BLM and that's great but you back it up by saying the LGBTQ community white wash things. So if that's truly the reason behind the protest, why do they care if there's a police float there?