Larry, I have always considered you the same way. And yes, I was very angry when I read that comment. I shouldn't respond when I am angry. But your comment above appears to be clearly patronizing in nature. If you would like to acknowledge that and apologize for it, then to there and no further.

Again I point out to you that I agree with the fact that the AOH is in error, IMO, on the position they take. The Irish people of Dublin and other cities in Ireland are very tolerant on this issue. Further, that is a historical attitude among the Celts as well.

As I have stated before. I am in support of the Gay/Lesbian civil rights fight, have worked and will continue to work in support of this important issue. But until the other folks decide to step up and foot the bill and the organizing it takes to pull off this parade, it is the AOH's call. You have failed to answer the question I make about appealling the decision. Why has this not been done, if this is such an important issue? And if you are willing to generalize and call the AOH bigoted, then why aren't you in the forefront of the fight, donating your legal skills?

I repeat. There is a way to resolve this. It is not in the legal arena. It is legislative, and it is in negotiating.

Mick