Today's poll question; should the Mayor of Toronto be made to attend the Gay Pride Parade? I must confess my own confusion that this seems to have become a scandalous controversy, yet here it was today as one of the major debate subjects on the Soloman Show. Whether or not the Mayor attends the event does not make it more or less enjoyable for those who are in attendance. Moreover, there is a significant of male public nudity at the parade, and people should have the choice as to whether or not they would like to see that, even the Mayor.
Besides, I'm willing to wager that the overwhelming majority of the people attending this parade are not fans of Rob Ford. Whether or not he would get booed, I can't imagine anyone being upset that a politician they don't like is not attending their event. If I were hosting a cultural event of any kind, my first thought wouldn't be "gee, I hope Bob Rae shows up". In fact I would enjoy my event more if the politician I despised did not attend.
"Pleasing your enemies doesn't make them your friends."
ReplyDeleteKM
Ford should go do whatever he wants,he's under no obligation to show up at a parade that celebrates the sexual preferences of the voting block that hates him.
ReplyDeleteI'm very far from homophobic. I have watched segments from the Gay Parade, and quite frankly, find much of the nudity and garishness distasteful, so wouldn't attend on that basis. Why would I bring my kids to an "adult event"? I would still feel this way if it was a heterosexual parade. What's with the "it's all about us" attitude of the gay crowd and why should I or Mayor Ford care? I thought it was all about "choice".
ReplyDeleteisn't it just great. a celebration of perversion and devient sex and a family man should attend. not. old white guy.
ReplyDeleteIs that what we are calling it now, a cultural event?
ReplyDelete@WTF. A cultural event is what the lefties have elevated it to so far. Give them 5 more years and it will be a National Holiday then we can all have the day off with pay to participate. Don't cha jus lov wat day r doin to r country. NOT!!!
ReplyDelete@Bob
ReplyDeleteI know what we could call the new holiday. Family Day!!! LOL!
There is no reason for Rob Ford to attend.Hes been going away for Canada Day for years before he was elected.There is no reason to change to pander to a small segment of the population.
ReplyDeleteHes a citizen that really doesnt deserve to be harassed by NOW magazine or others about this issue.Drop it Pride organizers.