I suspected that I would get lambasted for my comments. I have no choice but to defend them though. I would not feel right not doing so considering my own experience.
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Did not mean to make this about the police. But what is said is true.
Police are not welcome at major pride events because of the violence they have done to the LGBTQ community.
Also @LilyoftheValley True - 40% police are domestic violence abusers.
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Iâm sorry @Bowens, I didnât mean to start in on you.
I just donât trust/like cops.
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I think it depends on what town youâre in. The police might be just fine in one town, and total jerks in the next. And even if they are being jerks to you, it is still a good idea to remain polite. The police hold all the cards when they confront you. They have the authority to arrest people.
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Sorry for throwing your topic off the rails @Kxev !
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One time I was hitch hiking in Tennessee, and I would go behind a few shops to lay down because I needed rest. The cops would very quickly swoop down and take me to the next town. I travelled pretty far like that.
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There are good cops and bad cops from my experience.
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I wrote a thread last year about how Heritage of Pride, the organizers of the NYC Pride Parade, banned the Gay Officers Action League (GOAL) (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer police officers) from marching in the parade for the next 5 years. Furthermore, the organizers told the NYPD that they do not want protection from âexhibitersâ (their name for police officers).
My thread was immediately locked by @Ninjastar before there was even one reply. No reason was given for the lock.
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@Ninjastar , I believe you owe me an apology.
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That is very interesting.
I donât remember the thread.
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Please donât complain in this thread about a mods previous decisions. Each mod has their own take on the rules, even though we try to keep things uniform by consulting each other. Itâs not always possible, and sometimes you have to use your best judgement. Iâm sure ninjas decision was based on their best interpretation of the rules.
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Holy shitt!
I was going to say the exact same thing @Charles_Foster!
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My last pride was 5 years ago - it was peaceful, and in St. Louis not too overwhelming.
Feel like theres so much going on I think theres no way to feel safe.
I want to go because its important again and more than a celebration.
But I will just be afraid.
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I remember this thread. I believe it was because it was too political as to why it got locked.
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I donât think I would go if I was afraid of violence. But thatâs just me.
If you donât go, maybe you could show pride in some other way? Could you decorate your home? Deck it out with rainbows and lots of pictures of you and your husband?
Maybe you could invite your family and friends over? Have a BBQ or something? But lots of pride stuff! Maybe some rainbow cupcakes?? 
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The sad part is - im not allowed to put up a pride flag outside. Iâm in california now, and my neighborhood doesnât allow it because it might attract hate crime to the neighborhood.
But I have a lot of rainbow things - like headbands, masks, watch bands, tote bags.
@Blossom Thats a good idea, cause our niece and nephews love me and my spouse. Maybe i can get them some rainbow stuff from target. Itâs actually really cool stuff they have.
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Nope. I stand by that decision and by this one.
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