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According to a press statement by the Thomas More Law Center, "Local papers reporting on the parade made no mention of the lewd and offensive behavior that characterized the parade."

And papers don't have agendas?  They know full well that the Right --- particularly the Pat Robertson types --- pick up on such reports in a heartbeat, so it often gets under-reported (as does the behavior of some of the participants).

For example, note the words here:  ". . . no mention of the lewd and offensive behavior that characterized the parade."  In other words, there may have been isolated or even frequent comments thrown at the firefighters, but the papers didn't think such "behavior characterized the parade."  That's editorial opinion.  But the Law Center's statement implies that such behavior did occur.

Perhaps if the local news filmed it, they may be able to pick up incidents on videotape.

The GLBT community as a whole claim to want fair treatment and common courtesy.  Okay, that's fine.  They just want people to treat them with respectful behavior.

I am prepared to give them this when they are prepared to behave respectfully in the same manner. 

This is unlike the antics condoned at this parade.  Where is the outrage among their peers?  Straights wouldn't get away with this if it were directed at a drum majorette or a princess on a float.

-PJ 

"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07 

This is all too similar to what happens here in Boston.

A group called Exodus International, a group of Christian men who were former homosexuals speak to Church groups and give their testimonials.

Needless to say, there is a blackout in the media about this group, who profess to have overcome homosexual tendencies.

When they speak in Boston they are threatened, intimidated and usually the local Boston police does nothing to ensure the safety of anyone in the group other than to tell them they are at risk if they leave the church or conference building where the meeting is held.

The firefighters claim to have been subjected to sexually suggestive comments from parade observers, including "show me your hose," "you can put out my fire," and "give me mouth-to-mouth."

   This incident and other antics at these so-called 'gay pride' parades only serve to alienate mature adults.  If they ever get over their infantile fascination with their genitals maybe they will have some real pride.

just had the fire-chief on his program.  She confirmed that they were indeed ordered to attend the parade!  (well just like the Martin Luther King parade was her defense, all of the MLK parade can be broadcast on TV, there is much at the Gay Pride that can not)

Supreme Court,  National Security,  Borders,  Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.

What in the hell does the fire department have to do with "gay pride", anyway - unless hoses with cold water were needed ...:)

The dogs bark, etc.

- Arabian Proverb

when one of these fruitloops has a serious need for emergency services (say being dragged out of a smoke filled building or being cut from a totaled Prius), will all the equipment be ready to roll?

If a Democrat were ever returned to the White House, said Commander in Chief would require every United States military installation to conduct "gay" "pride" parades on post/base with drag queens and the works.  Furthermore, attendance at such freak shows would be required of every member of the U.S. military.

 While reading Mr Hedgecock's post, I noticed that "one (captain) was showing the other how to play craps" - anyone care to bet how quickly ANY media footage of the crowd/harrassers will "disappear", or be "irrelevant" when supoenaed? Just a thought ****