Its that time of year again, the wonderful time when skinny, tan-free boys decide its a great idea to parade through major cities across the country in little more (or less, sometimes) than their skivvies, and comingle with drag queens of every shape and size, plus a smattering of dykes-on-bikes and slave bears looking for their masters.
Yes, ladies and gaydies, its Pride season. Pride officially commemorates the Stonewall Riots, widely considered to be the first gay rights protest in the US. Now, in a time when we are both gaining rights (see Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont) and losing them (see California, DOMA) faster than ever, I guess that I would have hoped for a more productive outlet for our "pride".
Why aren't we taking our twinks in speedos and 37 Liza impersonators to the gates of the White House and demanding action? There are very few things that are more intimidating than a 6'5" man, wearing 5" pumps, and looking like Cher in the video for "If I Could Turn Back Time". The bitch will kick your ass if you cross her, so Obama, best do as she says.
Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Its the right thing, and you have the backing of a majority of the country on this one.
Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. It is heinously discriminatory, and yet the Department of Justice filed a brief defending it.
Fix immigration for gay and lesbian partners.
Oh, and that whole marriage thing... I'd like to be able to register at Pottery Barn without the insult of "Civil Union Registry"...
Anyway... I skipped the parade tonight, but I'll be going to the street fair tomorrow. Dressed as myself. Because the world is a better place because I don't own assless chaps.
Have a proud Pride, all, and don't forget to work for equality for all.
Yes, ladies and gaydies, its Pride season. Pride officially commemorates the Stonewall Riots, widely considered to be the first gay rights protest in the US. Now, in a time when we are both gaining rights (see Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont) and losing them (see California, DOMA) faster than ever, I guess that I would have hoped for a more productive outlet for our "pride".
Why aren't we taking our twinks in speedos and 37 Liza impersonators to the gates of the White House and demanding action? There are very few things that are more intimidating than a 6'5" man, wearing 5" pumps, and looking like Cher in the video for "If I Could Turn Back Time". The bitch will kick your ass if you cross her, so Obama, best do as she says.
Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Its the right thing, and you have the backing of a majority of the country on this one.
Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. It is heinously discriminatory, and yet the Department of Justice filed a brief defending it.
Fix immigration for gay and lesbian partners.
Oh, and that whole marriage thing... I'd like to be able to register at Pottery Barn without the insult of "Civil Union Registry"...
Anyway... I skipped the parade tonight, but I'll be going to the street fair tomorrow. Dressed as myself. Because the world is a better place because I don't own assless chaps.
Have a proud Pride, all, and don't forget to work for equality for all.
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