President Clinton during his administration declared June as Pride Month! Not that I believe we need a month to be proud who we are, but neither do we need Black History Month (February), Secretary's day etc. I don't believe days or months are needed to appreciate who or what we are, never mind what we do to contribute to society.
However humans feel good when they celebrate something. They even feel better if they choose a cause to celebrate. Sometimes for good reasons, like reminders of a struggle be who we are and what we are. Black, Gay, White, Muslim, and I can go on and on!
So June is Pride month! Mainly aimed at the gay community but PRIDE effects us all! Diversity is something we should all be proud of. Accepting a people for who they are and what they believe is American. I know the religious right (tend to be republicans) wish different, but maybe they could become mainstream if we gave them a month or two to celebrate being a right religious republicans who think they have country in mind but actually have a personal agenda!
So it's time to get our beads out, our colorful flags (including pink) our multi colored hats and if you can support your local Pride events. They are fun, you get some good free stuff and you meet people who share your feelings, thoughts and views. (Even some hard right wind republicans join the fun, though they are with loud horns and huge signs, we nevertheless tolerate the bigotry.
Everyone is welcomed to celebrate who I and maybe you are, a proud American! A dad with two beautiful children! A man married to a wonderful man who makes me happy everyday! An x husband of a woman I hurt but together we had 22 years that had some fun good times. A manager that mentored many of youngins that have made me proud! A human being made in the creator’s image, so I am told! A young boy, who became a contributing member of society not a burden!
Yes PROUD TO BE GAY!
Dr Q
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