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Obviously the situation is being POLITICISED ---and dare I say it, the same-sex couple are being exploited/hyped by both sides. The sane approach is live and let live. However, there was also a case in the states recently where a woman successfully sued the owners of a gay bar for men only, because they would not let her in. This is where political correctness loses the plot. As a gay man I would not feel comfortable (so take me to 'tolerance camp' and shoot me!) in a leather bar, or gay sauna, if a woman came in. Similarly, I respect the rights of women to have women only bars, or women only nights. And before you say 'oh but this is a prom, that's different!' think about it --how different is the modern-day prom to a night out on the town, drink, sex, etc.? So are these gay outlets and events also examples of discrimination?
I am just trying to see it from the other side --and to understand why it is a decision was made to cancel the prom. I don't agree with the decision, but at the same time too many of us are smug in relation to these issues, or reflexively see these issues as 'obvious', 'self-evident' etc. Too many people try to advance political agendas by going 'head to head', arguing on a single point of law, and thinking in terms of a 'victory'. The lesbian couple may have 'won' on this occasion (and with respect to 'points of law' etc.) but would it not be more sensible to say hold a peaceful protest, or to go the legal route without all the commotion and the cancellation. My fear is that the gay community in this town will be perceived as bullies, or as 'smug'. There may be indirect repercussions/retaliation (like gay children being targeted or bullied in the future)... which is horrible I know. But there are better ways to change both laws AND attitudes, without being confrontational. It's not a very exciting or glamourous to exercise sure precaution, but come on, the world isn't fair and it never will be! Get over the fact!
Obviously the situation is being POLITICISED ---and dare I say it, the same-sex couple are being exploited/hyped by both sides. The sane approach is live and let live. However, there was also a case in the states recently where a woman successfully sued the owners of a gay bar for men only, because they would not let her in. This is where political correctness loses the plot. As a gay man I would not feel comfortable (so take me to 'tolerance camp' and shoot me!) in a leather bar, or gay sauna, if a woman came in. Similarly, I respect the rights of women to have women only bars, or women only nights. And before you say 'oh but this is a prom, that's different!' think about it --how different is the modern-day prom to a night out on the town, drink, sex, etc.? So are these gay outlets and events also examples of discrimination?
I am just trying to see it from the other side --and to understand why it is a decision was made to cancel the prom. I don't agree with the decision, but at the same time too many of us are smug in relation to these issues, or reflexively see these issues as 'obvious', 'self-evident' etc. Too many people try to advance political agendas by going 'head to head', arguing on a single point of law, and thinking in terms of a 'victory'. The lesbian couple may have 'won' on this occasion (and with respect to 'points of law' etc.) but would it not be more sensible to say hold a peaceful protest, or to go the legal route without all the commotion and the cancellation. My fear is that the gay community in this town will be perceived as bullies, or as 'smug'. There may be indirect repercussions/retaliation (like gay children being targeted or bullied in the future)... which is horrible I know. But there are better ways to change both laws AND attitudes, without being confrontational. It's not a very exciting or glamourous to exercise sure precaution, but come on, the world isn't fair and it never will be! Get over the fact!
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