I'm just seeing so much pride events, that's all. I thought it was a June thing.
I think they are protests about the far right people trying to censor the library
The more pride parades we have the merrier. If you have a problem then go and move to Moscow.😁
It wasn't a pride event. It was a gathering in support of library workers.
Really?
Yup.
Zero time for anyone having a problem with pride events (which this wasn't). If it bothers you you need to carefully ask yourself why.
Yes really people like that would fit in well over there imo.
I am sure they are upset to hear that
Tractor runs and Pride parades, I tend to try to avoid both. How tedious in 2023
Relax to ****, they just asked a question.
"Just asking questions". Right.
No you relax mate.😁
OK folks a bit of cop on and common courtesy would be nice here. Leave out the personal attacks.
Well let’s look at it this way; if you saw one tractor run in your area per year you mightn’t think much, but if you saw it happen three or four times you might cringe a bit? Of course you would, if it’s not something you relate to.
Oh right, well all I saw was pride colours, so you can understand why I thought so. What is the connection anyway?!
Library workers are apparently on the receiving end of abuse from some nutters over LGBT books. It's another example of US stupidity creeping in over here.
Pretty much a continuation of this. If you looked harder you might have noticed the other group by the monument loudly giving out about trans rights, gay marriage, and sex education.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41177887.html
"...if it's not not something you relate to."
You surely have someone LGBTQ in your family, extended family, or friend group. When I see a rainbow-flagged event or protest in progress, an LGBTQ person close to me comes to mind. And then it is something I relate to.
I'm just thankful to live in a country where we do have the freedom to do that!
There were all sorts of flags there, including Irish flags. Political parties, various activist groups and trade unions all had flags and banners. I struggle to understand why all you saw was pride colours. So, I'm afraid I don't understand why you thought it was a pride event.
The question has already been answered.
A tractor run is about people having a shared, recreational interest in something. Not unlike people following a football team or collecting stamps.
Pride events are about stamping out discrimination, ostracisation, violent abuse, hatred, derision and denial of existence against people who come under the LGBT+ banner.
If you think a tractor run is in any tiny way comparable to a pride event, well that says a lot about you.
who do people deny the existence of?
Maybe its people who identify as non existential?
Many, many people deny the existence of trans people.
Literally deny that trans people exist.
Do you think a tractor run is comparable to a pride event?
If we're applying limits to the number of particular events does that also include GAA matches ? I'm sick of having the local roads blocked off because there are matches on.
Does it also include weddings with people blowing horns ?
Does it also include religious processions ?
Does it include funerals ?
Etc. Etc.
honestly don't understand why anyone's sexual preferences need to be publicly celebrated
It's because of people like you, that's why there are pride events.
It's not just to celebrate sexuality it's to protest and highlight the discrimination, abuse and violence they suffer just for trying to be themselves.
Having said that, it's already been established that there was no pride event as suggested in the OP, it was something else. Please read the thread before commenting.
Library workers and library users are being harassed, abused, attacked and blocked from the libraryu on an ongoing basis by extremist anti lgbt hate campaigners.
Pride is poorly named, imo.
It isn't really a celebration, it's a protest, and a necessary one. Gay and trans people are daily abused and discriminated against. And, honestly, if you don't accept this as true, you are most likely part of the problem.
honestly i never looked at pride parades as a protest. They are protesting against anyone's beliefs that don't align with theirs? I understand gay and trans people encounter challenges their entire life, I just dont think these parades or protests help their cause any. They could in fact have the opposite effect the paraders are hoping for. I believe the protests will push more people away than change any minds about gay rights or anything the parade/protest is actually protesting.
Just my opinion.
"people like me". It sounds like you are passing judgement on me or my character in a negative way. You are acting as police, judge and juror with no evidence besides an honest question.
It's now clear to me that " people like you "who quickly shut down/bully any opposing views and/or ridicule anyone that disagrees with your views on society.
apologies for reading the whole thread. I didn't know comments were unwelcome bc the parade was cancelled
Would definitely say the positives far outweigh the negatives - it's a group that still unfortunately faces enough abuse and ridicule that many really struggle with having the confidence to actually just come out and just be themselves. Pride rallies show those that are struggling that there is a broader community out there for them, and stop them feeling so utterly alone in their experience. The community having a public presence is a huge support to many.
While it may rile up a particular type of person, the mere existence of an overwhelmingly fun, playful, and positive parade is - in reality - a positive thing for people both inside and outside of that community.
