Comments on: Rainbow Flag Addition Stirs Controversy

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:31:30 +0000

In reply to Mr. BD. BD, your cousin sounds a bit like me. I'm not into "gay"clubs. But I do enjoy a nice supper-club (now and then) with live music (classic R&B, Soul, smooth Jazz). Also, I don't "look" gay. I've always been very comfortable in my female body, I've always worn female clothing and accessories. And there's nothing "boyish" or "gayish" about my hairstyle. Oh and you're correct- LGBT organizations are "more for whites anyway so they will do what works for them."

By: Mr. BD

Mr. BD — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:17:08 +0000

There is racism everywhere I don't care where it is. And anybody who doesn't believe that is fooling themselves. On paper gay people are supposed to be all inclusive but just look at that Grinder ad and you see the truth. As for adding to the flag or LGTB that is up to them. But I can understand why some of these people don't want to be identified in the same group. I have a gay cousin who nobody ever thinks is gay. He doesn't go to gay club or watch drag or any of that. In fact he is a little uncomfortable around men dressed up as women. So putting everybody in one group is not going to be the best idea for everybody. But again that is up to them. The LGTB seems to be more for whites anyway so they will do what works for them.

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:19:29 +0000

Re: Gay White men and women

My observation of those two groups lead me to conclude that they are among the most racists Americans out there, especially rich, gay (and bisexual) White men.

But don't take my word for it. Just look at who's running Hollywood and then think about how hard it's always been for actors of Color to get "good" roles, whether it be in movies or television.

Look at who's running the global information tech industry and then take a walk-through their giant corporate buildings. Take note of how many (or rather few) Blacks and Latinos you see working in those corporations even at the lower echelons.

Look at New York and the entire fashion world. Who's running that world? Just ask any young Black or Brown person aspiring to be models how hard it is to break into that industry…to say nothing of being allowed to strut their stuff at the most prestigious fashion shows her and abroad.

Folks there's a reason why Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, feels comfortable shooting off "her" nasty mouth in disparaging ways against Pres. Obama (here's a hint – it's got nothing to do with politics).

I could go on but I'll stop there. You get the picture.

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:50:32 +0000

Full disclosure: I don't do "gay pride" weekends or parades. Nor do I support "Gay" marriage. Personally, it's not for me. I do however fully support marriage Equality – the right for 2 consenting adults to marry if they so choose, no matter their sexual orientation. Okay with that outta the way…….

Let me get this straight (no pun intended)………

With ALL the problems facing this country right now (people struggling financially, Americans worried about jobs, the lack of affordable healthcare insurance, the lack of quality education, terrorism (domestic and foreign), wars and rumors of war, having that dangerous FOOL in the White House etc) THIS is what the LGBT community is focused on?!

Are you kidding me?!

See, THIS is exactly the kind of mindless foolishness, IMO, that makes Us all within the LGBT community look like a bunch of self-indulgent crazies.

My understanding of the "Rainbow" flag is that it simply represents the "beauty" of inclusion – of all of mankind, regardless of sexual orientation, centered around "life".."healing," .."sun-light" …"nature,"…"harmony," and "spirit." .

To the best of my knowledge it was never about "race" or "ethnicity" so WHY even go there?

This is why I've never been a part of any LGBT or related groups. Just a bunch of (mostly) nonsensical people bickering over petty sh*t.