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Originally Posted by nik-
White male post, didn't read.
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Check your privilege, doesn't take much to find my cross-dressing pictures.
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Why does anyone care that police can't have an official presence in the pride parade?
It all seems a bit heavily coded to me, considering police officers are in no way restricted from marching in the parade.
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They are not prevented from marching in it as a civilian, and I think that some still will. But I think when a major public leader goes to an event like this representing his party or civic institution goes in as a whole and has it's members representing said institution as well as themselves; or when a private company allows its members to represent the company at an event like this it means more. It speaks to the fact that their pride in who they are isn't just accepted by these people and institutions but is respected and lauded by them. They are welcome as they are and that these people and institutions will stand with them against the hatred and fear still held by some. I sincerely hope that the TPD doesn't just say #### it, and still finds a way to show support during Pride week, not letting the misdirected politiking of a few ruin the message meant for many.
The reason I dislike this because it is attempting to move us backwards and dig up old animosity and stigma that we have done a very good job as a society of moving away from in the last 20 years. I agree that the way homosexuals used to be treated in society in general used to be awful, it wasn't just police though. I think that the police need to be reminded that they do have a cross to bear on this issue. I do not think that this is the right way to go about doing it though.
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
It's great that pride is all-inclusive. It's got a history in protest though, and I feel like that should be remembered.
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I agree. I think having the people that were being protested against marching in said parades and functions is a very good way of reminding and remembering. These were once enemies. They are now our allies because of what we fought for. I think kicking them out is a step back and an attempt to recreate the fight that was already won.
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
It's a job, not an identity. Please stop pretending "police officer" is anything more than that. If you think it is, it shouldn't be.
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I am not fighting for their individual rights, I agree they can march as an individual if they want and suspect some will. I think that as an institution their presence is a stronger message though.