Originally Posted By basas <<So, unless Disney decides to stop all private parties, then gay days will continue on forever.>> But Gay Days isn't a private party (although they might have some..) As far as i'm aware, its just a regular day at the park open to all visitors (with an extra large percent of them being gay). <<Yes, but very similar when it comes to reflecting on one's fight for equality, unity, self-pride and acceptance of others. I think there are far more human similarities than differences.>> Right...so be equal, visit the park like everyone else, enjoy yourself, and don't feel you need a special day.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<< It may not be officially sanctioned by Disney, but it's amazing all the rainbow colored merchandise displayed in shop windows on the first Saturday of June. >> lol ! yes .. and the shirt that says: " I like my boyfriend .. but I LOVE Mickey" I wish the "Wicked Queen " shirts came in Men's style. I know THAT would sell I have been two years in a row and plan on attending each year. This past year, I was very touched at the rainbow kites flown in the EPCOT lagoon during the day. It was a nice subtle way to acknowlege the event with being "official" about it. I recommend the BEACH BALL and MGM parties. What a BLAST !!!!!!!
Originally Posted By patrickegan “What's the matter with having a friend who happens to be gay? There is no need to feel like you've got to have sex with them, and if you do, I guess you've got some issues to work out.†Bravo you got both of the moldy oldie’s in one shot but the insinuation I’m gay but depressed because every gay man doesn’t want to have sex with me is inane. It is disrespectful to push your sexually on other people and their children. The shirt’s worn in DL were a little bit more suggestive then what was posted here. <<Yes, but very similar when it comes to reflecting on one's fight for equality, unity, self-pride and acceptance of others. I think there are far more human similarities than differences.>> That is absurd and insulting to lump yourself in with the plight of black Americans! This isn’t Selma circa 1962 and I haven’t seen the footage of fire hoses and dog’s.
Originally Posted By scottie <<Right...so be equal, visit the park like everyone else, enjoy yourself, and don't feel you need a special day.>> You could pretty much say that about any special group gathering or function. Gosh, do you say that to people at Disneyworld who go on Support the Troops Day, or Cancer survivor day... to Christians on Joy day. " Don't feel you need a special day"...It just sounds so poo pooey on any groups decision to be there. By the way, I'm straight raised in a Christian household and I'll say that gays definitely get a bad rap from a majority of the heterosexual religious world I see. It took me a while to get past the stereotypical images of gay. But thank god I got over it and I can be honest about it...and hopefully help others to be a little more open minded. People including myself tend to see what validates our feelings of discomfort of people we don't understand. That is why it's hard for us to get past the red t-shirts, or two boys kissing on the couch. Then we act like we have no problem with it.
Originally Posted By basas <<Gosh, do you say that to people at Disneyworld who go on Support the Troops Day, or Cancer survivor day>> These events wouldn't/don't exclude huge portions of the population. Everyone can participate and the events are staged for everyone to enjoy. Like I said, if they want to have “Gay Day’s†then be my guests…I just don’t think it’s really necessary.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip The Theme Parks will close to the public for any group willing to spend the money. My wife was at a PeopleSoft software conference in Orlando half a dozen years ago, and the conference took over Universal Studios Orlando one night for a private party starting at 7:00 PM and lasting until midnight. What really amazed me was that not only did the conference attendees have free run of the park, they could also order food and beverage at no cost from the many vendor locations that stayed open for the event.
Originally Posted By patrickegan scottie I didn’t see NAMBLA on your list and the other groups you mentioned don’t have a day based on ones sexuality.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Oh god I'm going to vomit if one more idiot brings up nambla and associates it with gay. The gay community, as a whole and unified voice, condems any version of pedophillia and its practices. End of THAT discussion. PERIOD And furthermore, patrickegan, you have already shown your ignorance on the matter with this statement: "This isn’t Selma circa 1962 and I haven’t seen the footage of fire hoses and dog’s." If you think thats true, do yourself a favor and google anything on the StoneWall Inn in Chelsea NY and the modern gay movement and enlighten your brain as to just what went on to unite gays and lesbians world wide. You may not like what gays do in the bedroom but at least you'll find out that its NOT just about sex.
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Originally Posted By scottie I don't see how gay day could exclude any part of the population unless you choose to exclude yourself. Patrickegan. I understand you think that being gay is wrong. I get that already. Sex=bad, gay=sex, gay=bad Got it.
Originally Posted By Brian Noble >>>These events wouldn't/don't exclude huge portions of the population.<<< Neither does Gay Days. I'm fairly certain that the turnstile CMs don't ask guests to "prove it" before allowing them in the Parks.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <My wife was at a PeopleSoft software conference in Orlando half a dozen years ago, and the conference took over Universal Studios Orlando one night for a private party starting at 7:00 PM and lasting until midnight. What really amazed me was that not only did the conference attendees have free run of the park, they could also order food and beverage at no cost from the many vendor locations that stayed open for the event. < RT - I have been to some of those SW conferences in Orlando -- and they do treat you right so to speak. Took my family with a number of years ago and they were comp'd also.
Originally Posted By patrickegan I had a good reply but for some reason it got admin’d. It wasn’t really any worse than post 68 but then again I’m not in charge here. Anywho- That’s not what I’m saying at all! I don’t think being gay is bad and just as I am opposed to pushing sexuality on people and their families I am equally opposed to a bunch of Christians protesting at say the Southern decadence festival with their children.
Originally Posted By patrickegan I wish it was the Marlon Brando look a likes but alas it’s the redheaded stepchild of the homosexual lobby the North American Man Boy Love Association.
Originally Posted By Jim_n_Ruth If you don’t fully embrace the gay lifestyle/movement then you are ignorant and full of hate! I wasn't going to touch this topic with a ten foot pole....till I saw this statement. This is totally untrue. Just because someone differs with the lifestyle of another means there is hatred or ignorance. It's merely a right to ones own opinions. To supress those rights are the true ignorance.
Originally Posted By Jim_n_Ruth Let me correct my lousy typing here. A difference of opinions regarding ones lifestyle DOES NOT mean there is hate or ignorance.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn <<Ok, a few things need to be addressed... "The gay community is a lifestyle based on sexuality". This is absolutely NOT true. This is one of the major stereotypes that people keep harping on. And, it's the single thing most people focus on.>> With this said, I wonder if there are heterosexual gay people.
Originally Posted By patrickegan “A difference of opinions regarding ones lifestyle DOES NOT mean there is hate or ignorance.†For some reason it does in here!
