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Originally Posted by Locke
Oh...I think you're dead on. My experiences obviously do not mirror yours but I've learned over time to just try and treat people like people.
My thoughts and opinions on Homosexuality are vastly different now compared to when I was younger. We grow and we learn.
I deal with many homosexuals in my line of work because, and I know this might sound insane but...they're people. Like any other people.
I'll never forget sitting in a crowded pub in Chicago, theres almost no tables and this Gay couple invites my wife and I to sit with them and we're just chatting and one of the funniest parts of the conversation was concerning 'Gay Districts.'
Now, I am far from an expert on this subject, I know many cities have them, but I dont really think we do in Calgary and I said so.
"You dont have a 'Gay District' in Calgary? So where do the Gay people live?"
- Um...wherever they want?
Its come a long way, it just takes some understanding.
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TIL that us gay folks are supposed to pay income tax. Who knew?
But yeah, it's one thing that flummoxes my friends from all over the world that we don't have a 'gaybourhood' or a variety of bars, or even a decent pride store - in a city this size. It makes it harder to have a sense of community, that's why inclusive events matter.