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Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos
Anyway, just like "welder" and "accountant" are jobs, "police officer" is a job. It's not a race, minority, marginalized group, or distinct culture. They can not be discriminated against. Because it's a group of people who have a specific job and that's it.
If the Local Pipefitters 415 Union wanted a float in the parade and were turned down, would we see such outrage? If Ernst & Young wanted a float in the parade and were denied, would anyone care?
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C'mon. You really don't see why police participation is different?
- It shows police are onside with the gay community now. So bigots can no longer tell themselves they have civic authority on their side.
- Police are represented in all kinds of parades and civic showcases. Their participation in pride shows that the gay community is a normal part of society.
- It shows gay police officers that they're accepted members of the force.
- Police participation offers increased security for a community that is still the target of violence. You would think this would be a consideration after the Miami massacre