Gay pride parades.. more helpful or harmful to the gay rights movement?

Homosexuality should not be defined by sex - it should be defined primarily by love. The core issue is the right for people to be who they are and love each other and not be subject to institutional or other discrimination. To have freedom from fear. To be accepted by the average American rabble, yes, as distasteful as that may read.

Pride parades need to be grabbing the metaphorical lapels of the average American and telling them “Hey you! We’re here and we’re not going away. We’re your doctor, your engineer, your accountant, your hairdresser, your city councilwoman, your plumber, and even the kid who mows your lawn every week. We pay our taxes and love our country. Respect us, because we are much more than worthy of your respect, and we’re in this for the long haul!”

And you don’t get that message out while pole dancing on a stop sign dressed in a pink chiffon tutu with a 13-inch rubber penis saluting a crowd of children from under your skirt. No, really, you don’t.

I agree 110%

(They should definitely pay the extra $$$ for the 15-inch rubber penis!!!)