Capitol Hill Blue Forums We shall overcome

Fact is, there are hetero people who feel exactly the same way about their sexuality too. Who parade around nearly naked just because they can (and because they look so frickin good in the buff ). Who flaunt their sexuality at every opportunity, in the way they dress, the way they move, the way they talk and act.

That's a lifestyle. But as Phil said "gay" doesn't mean that, any more than "straight" does.

Also, when people like that get married, they often end up making a mockery of the institution. Britney Spears comes to mind. Immediately. Heck, a lot of people come to mind. But oddly enough, none of them are/were gay.

OBTW, is that our rick in the first pic, the guy on the right?

I don't look that tasty!

I was just looking at the face.

I agree Steve. And, it happens that I enjoy watching such people and enjoy having my horizons expanded. That was, in large measure, a pleasure I found living in San Francisco for 20 odd (very odd) years.

That said, I think it is intrusive to decide that someone else's "horizons" should be broadened. Just as I also consider it intrusive for that other person to decide that my horizons should be constrained.

I think, Ardy, that it is not an intent to broaden anyone's horizons to which I refer but rather the inevitable broadening that occurs when someone outside the norm just does their thing.

I love constantly challenging my own assumptions and pushing the envelope in terms of behavior. To each his/her own, and if occasionally we brush up against each other, that is how society progresses from generation to generation. I think there is room for both the boring and exuberant parades, as long as the recognition is that each is allowed the opportunity to do it their own way.

I think I understand, Phil.

But as NWP was saying, I completley agree that difffernt groups should have freedom of expression.

On the other hand, I personally would mpt like to have my horizons "broadened" by exposure to evangelical christian celebrations. All I am saying is that a similar standard should also apply for the benefit of people who might find erotic exuberance to be offensive. If people do not want their horizons broadened, I do not feel that broadening should be forced upon them... as seemed to be implied in your original posting.

I misspoke if that was the intent you got from it Ardy. So far as I know, no one is forced to attend a Pride Parade, and it was in that context we were speaking.

I am, however, forced into many Christian practices every day and only when the get imposed on me personally and intrusively do I object.

Well... it wasn't ALL boring...

I am a person who enjoys broadening my horizons via 'edgy' (outrageous) anything although I'm not personally flamboyant person.

I like the photos. All of them.
The 'boring' parade wasn't boring to me though. I found it oddly very sweet.
The other parade was HOT though!