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Tracy has some fine thoughts on Gay Pride<\/a> events, and both the benefits and drawbacks to them. <\/p>\n

Here’s the thing though…the argument is that Pride is a time when we can educate the public, be visible among the masses and march down the street declaring our pride and freedom with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, it doesn’t really work, not when you’ve got a float decorated with multi-colored condoms toting around men dressed like Cher, Barbra, Tina Turner and Liza…and especially not when those are the only images that any TV crew ever cares to film. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with Drag Queens–they’ve got great style and apply make-up better than I ever could. I’m saying that when that is all <\/i>that makes it to the public eye, the gay community is doing itself more harm than good.<\/p>\n

Good stuff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tracy has some fine thoughts on Gay Pride events, and both the benefits and drawbacks to them. 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