ake... "If they are just like the rest of us, why do they need parades to demonstrate how proud they are to be different??."

I would have refused to do it on that basis and that basis ALONE. I don't care if anyone is gay, straight, purple polka dot, whatever. Just don't shove it down my throat and tell me not to gag.

A parade? If the gay community wants some respect, they should first stop acting like a bunch of morons. Not that there is anything wrong with that... gotta cover yer ass, eh?