[Raphael07]

I figured we could have a less divisive thread to discuss the new mayor's various actions. I ask that this thread be kept civil and respectful. Argue and attack ideas, not people. Now, starting with this one:

Stothert greeted with cheers in declaring ‘Pride Festival Day’ - Omaha.com

I really did not see this coming. I really think it's great that Mayor Stothert is reaching out to groups of people who she may have a more tense relationship with. It definitely changes my perception of her. Thoughts?

[RNcyanide]

I could be completely pulling this out of my ass, but I do recall her saying something along the lines of "...I won't work with only one party, but with everyone..."

Something to that effect.

That makes me happy to hear that people are putting down their partisan spears for once. Let's hope that this can keep up.

[billiefan2000]

when is Straight Pride Day in Omaha


I know July is Straight Pride month but never hear about a Straight Pride Day event in Omaha

[RNcyanide]

Originally Posted by billiefan2000

when is Straight Pride Day in Omaha


I know July is Straight Pride month but never hear about a Straight Pride Day event in Omaha

Absence of Straight Pride Day event + Desire of Straight Pride Day Event + Initiative and hard work = Straight Pride Day event.

Or, if you don't fancy the Pride events, you could always stay inside for the whole month of June.

[billiefan2000]

Originally Posted by RNcyanide

Absence of Straight Pride Day event + Desire of Straight Pride Day Event + Initiative and hard work = Straight Pride Day event.

Or, if you don't fancy the Pride events, you could always stay inside for the whole month of June.

so u are saying there shouldnt be a Straight Pride Day event in Omaha


and if so, are u saying, us normies (as some call us) arent allowed to be heard as well

[RNcyanide]

Originally Posted by billiefan2000

so u are saying there shouldnt be a Straight Pride Day event in Omaha


and if so, are u saying, us normies (as some call us) arent allowed to be heard as well

I know my memory blows, but I have a strong conviction telling me that's not what I had said.

What I was saying, maybe more sarcastically than I should have, was that if you would like a Straight Pride event, go ahead and do something to organize one. Sitting back and stewing on it cynically has a poor success rate, I could imagine.

I don't give a dried cat crap about what kind of 'pride' event people hold. Free speech comment goes >>here<<. What I do care is that people complain about the absence of said event and then proceed to do nothing.

[billiefan2000]

Originally Posted by RNcyanide

I know my memory blows, but I have a strong conviction telling me that's not what I had said.

What I was saying, maybe more sarcastically than I should have, was that if you would like a Straight Pride event, go ahead and do something to organize one. Sitting back and stewing on it cynically has a poor success rate, I could imagine.

I don't give a dried cat crap about what kind of 'pride' event people hold. Free speech comment goes >>here<<. What I do care is that people complain about the absence of said event and then proceed to do nothing.

I agree. I think it is cause too many people wont do a Straight Pride event cause they are afraid of the gay marriage fanatics who bully people into silence.

If u speak out against gay marriage, you are bullied into silence and even have ur life ruined.



I also agree, I could care less about someone's sexual preferences, but I dont want to hear about it, not should someone's choices or lifestyles be shoved down everyone's throats

[RNcyanide]

Originally Posted by billiefan2000

I agree. I think it is cause too many people wont do a Straight Pride event cause they are afraid of the gay marriage fanatics who bully people into silence.

If u speak out against gay marriage, you are bullied into silence and even have ur life ruined.



I also agree, I could care less about someone's sexual preferences, but I dont want to hear about it, not should someone's choices or lifestyles be shoved down everyone's throats

It's not necessarily about shoving our beliefs up someone's ass.

The original reason for the celebration was that a few decades ago, homosexuality was a criminal offense in the US. The punishment for this criminal offense was either prison, chemical castration, institutionalization, or being labotomized. The pot had simmered for decades before the day it boiled over when police tried to storm a gay bar in New York in the 60's to arrest the occupants. The result was a riot. They didn't want to force their beliefs on others, they just wanted the criminal persecution to end. After they succeeded in ending criminal persecution, the next step was ending the discrimination.

I'm sure the original motives behind Pride lay on a dusty shelf somewhere, because I don't see much of that history reflected in the current way Pride is celebrated. I can't speak much else on the issue because I typically don't care to attend the festivities myself.

I really am not trying to preach here, but I feel that some people misunderstand the whole pride thing, and again, with the current way it is celebrated, I can definitely see where that misunderstanding comes from and I don't blame people for getting the wrong idea.

[billiefan2000]

Originally Posted by RNcyanide

It's not necessarily about shoving our beliefs up someone's ass.

oh?

If you speak out on gay marriage or saying Homosexuality is a sin, u get brow-beaten and have your life ripped upside down by the "tolerance" police.

Now, dont tell me those on the left who are tolerant towards anyone arent intolerant towards those who sapek out on gay marriage.

If u say u disagree, u are labeled a bigot or divisive for having a different view then the left does.


btw, to be fair: both sides have intolerance. The AFA and the Westboro and FRC folks have done a lot of damage to christianity 's reputation and have not helped the conservative movement.

(dont even get me started on what is wrong with Tony Perkins and Bryan Fischer

[RNcyanide]

Originally Posted by billiefan2000

oh?

If you speak out on gay marriage or saying Homosexuality is a sin, u get brow-beaten and have your life ripped upside down by the "tolerance" police.

Now, dont tell me those on the left who are tolerant towards anyone arent intolerant towards those who sapek out on gay marriage.

If u say u disagree, u are labeled a bigot or divisive for having a different view then the left does.


btw, to be fair: both sides have intolerance. The AFA and the Westboro and FRC folks have done a lot of damage to christianity 's reputation and have not helped the conservative movement.

(dont even get me started on what is wrong with Tony Perkins and Bryan Fischer

I don't care if someone speaks out against gay marriage. If one holds traditional conservative or ultra traditional conservative views, good for you. I couldn't care less about what someone else believes. Unlike some in the Left or Right, I don't condemn someone for their ideas.

While none can change how another thinks, you must be prepared for a certain kind of reception based upon the opinion being expressed. It doesn't matter what hot-button topic it is, there will always be someone there to browbeat you for daring to hold said opinion. In the end, all you can do is defend your position with logic and be steadfast.

Also, and let me iterate that I am not saying this is something you said or believe, but if one is the kind of person who says gay marriage is wrong because it will lead to people marrying children and dogs and starfish and pineapples, I will respect one's position. But one deserves every ounce of fire thrown at one because that is the essence of bull****.