thadjock said
the movement is at the point where public perception of what GAY is should be broadening and all he does is reinforce the stereotyped gay lavender-caped crusader. People have opened their eyes to the fact that gay people are everywhere in every walk of life and very few of us are what dan savage represents. he's a dinosaur in the 21st c.
See, you're lying a little too quickly to get taken seriously, here.
"stereotyped gay lavender-caped crusader"? The only person spreading stereotypes so far here is you.
Savage has worked for equality organizations most of his life, his work starting the It Gets Better project has touched millions of people and saved more than a few individuals, he disagrees with the establishment go-along-to-get-along gays (like you) on many issues, is not a fan of Pride (which is one of the most stereotypical events gays are associated with), and has a husband and a son. Sounds like he is both what we are and aspire to be.
thadjock said
The really disappointing aspect of this is the number of gays who are eager to rally round this type of grandstanding idiot, who has a self interest in pushing hot button agendas and keeping polarizing debates (and himself) on the front page. Unfortunately the media craves the clear distinction that this is an obviously gay guy so it won't confuse the viewers and gives him a platform. it's the easy-button answer, it's alot harder to process the gay soldier/athlete/businessman/carpenter who isn't automatically identifiable as gay.
So the best way to fight for gay equality is not to act like one of "those people". LOL Self-hate much?
"Hot-button agendas"? Did Sarah Palin write your response?
Hot-button issues like what? Marriage equality? Equal civil rights? I suppose the best way to fight for our place in society is to not ask for much, maybe just ask them not to kill us and be happy with it?
Many of us are eager to support him because he is doing good in and for our community. What have you done? Have any suggested alternate icons for us to choose?
