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Santo Domingo. - The gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community marched along the seaside avenue Malecon Sunday, to demand inclusion of their right to health, education, respect, dignity and to make their existence in Dominican society viable.

With bright colored balloons on vehicles symbolizing the freedom they demand, and with bombastic garments, the demonstrators began their “Caravan of pride” parade from the Chat disco at 4 p.m., backing up traffics in some of the main avenues for blocks, stoking the curiosity of some citizens.

“We the homosexuals went out to express the pride that we feel for being what we are today, worthy and dignified human beings and liberated men and women, donned, as the heterosexuals, with values and talents,” said Leonardo Sanchez, a member of one of the 25 organizations in the parade.

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Written by: riosm, 4 Jul 2011 9:31 AM
From: United States
When will these people realize what ones does behind closed doors is there own business, there just looking for public / societies exceptence by "caravan of pride" parading, perverting and flaunting a chosen life style.

I'm sorry I have never heard of gays being denied health, education, respect or dignity. I have heard of gays not having self respect what....dignity ?

More like identity crisis so they made their own by twisting the rainbow colors, originally the word gay used to mean happy, perverting public displays drawing negative attention / reaction then playing victim, from a personal choice to a down your throat personal civil right.

Nothing like raising a target in public then playing victim when some one takes a pop shot.

Since gays call heterosexuals straight I assume that makes them crocked ?

To think in public with my wife I would never dream of doing what I've seen gays do in public, they lack self respect and control.


Written by: Grosero, 4 Jul 2011 10:07 AM
From: United States
So what do ya call em...Surely not "mami chula"
Written by: WalterPolo, 4 Jul 2011 10:28 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
Gays, political refugees, political prisoners, people with AIDS, conscience objectors, racial minorities, religious freaks, and misfits of all kinds feel the need to march.

Thay all share one thing.

Need for recognition from "normal" straight people.

Go figure.
Written by: hellborn25, 4 Jul 2011 10:48 AM
From: United States, I dont even live inside a house , I haunt one!
im all for danny00 having the same rights has heterosexuals.
Written by: riosm, 4 Jul 2011 10:48 AM
From: United States
Grosero,

More like what do they call themselves ?

I like many get offended by their freaky in your face public displays.

You the queens / fairy and the macha / butch type w/the strap on's. Transies dress like the opposite sex to attract who ?

Now imagine the effects on children.....your own children !

Many claim they were born that way, I say self created. Many are from over bearing fathers and mothers or single parents who are forced to play the double role.

I could see it now when directed to the public restrooms there will be 3 signs MEN'S, WOMEN and ? Followed by take your pick.

In San Francisco the gays are currently pushing for adoption, the future wave of acceptance ?

Here's another one your laded a "gaybasher" if one does not agree with that lifestyle.

Public / society's acceptance is after all translated into self acceptance when you know deep down inside something is not normal.

Written by: jeb21, 4 Jul 2011 11:13 AM
From: United States
Um um riosm - you seem to know a little too much about this - anything you want to tell us?
Written by: beachbum, 4 Jul 2011 3:42 PM
From: Dominican Republic, La Playa
First, homosexuals do not "choose a life-style", they are just born gay. Can you choose who you fall in love with?
Second, gays in the Dominican Republic are still subject to constant discrimination which is mainly based on the conservative religious climate in the country and in the past there were closings of gay-bars by the police etc.
I believe this is one of the main-reasons for the parade, for them to show people that they are humans who like to party just like every other Dominican and that they are no children-eating monsters.
Written by: DONT_BE_SILENT, 4 Jul 2011 4:31 PM
From: Dominican Republic, NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER FORSAKEN!
Sub-human, perverted mofos, that's what they are; too bad El Jefe is dead
Written by: DONT_BE_SILENT, 4 Jul 2011 4:35 PM
From: Dominican Republic, NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER FORSAKEN!
This is a plague most countries in the world are painfully dealing with.
Written by: etiennc01, 4 Jul 2011 4:41 PM
From: United States
__What a hypocrite !!!__he/she should be silenced___
Written by: BASTA, 4 Jul 2011 6:36 PM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs/Free abortions for all
Did we see LFf there marching with his twinkies?
Written by: riosm, 4 Jul 2011 7:55 PM
From: United States
Jeb21,

If what I posted offends you....good ! then I'm a basher, I don't buy into what many will consider the norm of what ever goes goes. I know enough to know better.

When is the "straight parade" ?

Written by: venganzaderafael, 4 Jul 2011 8:55 PM
From: United States
The sodomites have arrived. This is one of the drawbacks of liberal democracy.
You don't see this in other forms of governments. Let's hope they don't want to adopt now because "it's their right". No way a child raised by two homosexuals won't at least consider this lifestyle. It is a perversion of God's intention for us. "Be fruitful and multiply". How the hell would that have happened with Adam and Steve?
Written by: BASTA, 4 Jul 2011 10:37 PM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs/Free abortions for all
God's intention= no god no hell only a queer president LFf
Written by: watcher48, 5 Jul 2011 7:23 AM
From: United States, Omnipresence
This is not an "alternate lifestyle" but a choice...and a bad one at that. I detest and abhor homosexuality and pity the homosexual for his plight. I will not judge him or her due to the fact that I cannot execute the wrath they deserve for their choice....Were "El Jefe" or a reasonable facsimile be in power, I assure you that these "individuals" would not be so publicly flamboyant but rather, discreetly eliminated with the U.S. Human Rights council sending nasty grams to the government.
Written by: TonyTunTun, 5 Jul 2011 8:30 AM
From: United States
If it was not discriminated and stigmatized maybe there will not be a need for a parade and the flamboyant expressions.
Written by: jeb21, 5 Jul 2011 8:40 AM
From: United States
Watcher - - YOU ABHOR??????? Who gave you the right! Were you born abhoring OR have you been bowing too low before the Cardinal and believing all the Church says. I guess you need to start abhoring all those homosexuals in the Church. And also btw -- El Jefe??? you might have been one of those lucky survivors of El Jefe - and if he had not had that unfortunate accident - maybe he would want one of your pretty little female children! Better or worse>
Written by: watcher48, 5 Jul 2011 8:50 AM
From: United States, Omnipresence
I do....explicitly and wholeheartedly....And WHO gave me the right? I did, the self appointed right of decent morality....and reason where I loathe the decadent and biblically condemned act of homosexuality...spare me your "right to exist and be recognized" Soliloquies...As one whose defended the rights of all via 24 years of military service without question, I have always condemn and will condemn homosexuality. Were I able to defend the freedom of my selection, i would have done so, but because it symbolically rains on the just and the unjust, I will leave such condemnation and judgement in the one whom I've always believed in. In the meantime, i will always advocate my HATE (read it again ..HATE) for homosexuality, i will respect who they are...Human Beings....
Written by: snoopyy3k, 5 Jul 2011 9:35 AM
From: United States
Who ever thinks that an individual chooses to be gay your are .......WRONG in every sense of the word. Question did you choose to be born with that face you have...NO...For that same token, people do not choose to be gay. They are simply born that way. I love that people preach about God, and they are least indicated because they have none of the Godly qualities that they stand for. Let God judge, if he chooses too. Do not throw stones for they will thrown right back at out. Live and let live. If you HATE gays, quess what they are not going anywhere soon and by the looks of things they are going to be around for good while. And just like you defend your right to live, love and prosper many Gay Men and Women do, have and continue to do the same thing. Right along side of heteros. In the battlefield I'm sure you fought right along many gays and didn't even know it. So with that note in order to HATE at some point you must have LOVED.
Written by: watcher48, 5 Jul 2011 9:52 AM
From: United States, Omnipresence
Even books besides the bible comdemn this "alternate way of life." For example: Future Shock author Alvin Toffler saw all this happening in his 1980 book, The Third Wave, where he announced
. . . the role system that held industrial civilization together is in crisis. This we see most dramatically in the struggle to redefine sex roles. In the women's movement, in the demands for the legalization of homosexuality, in the spread of unisex fashions, we see a continual blurring of traditional expectations for the sexes.
Toffler is on target but too soft. The separate distinction of male and female is not merely a "traditional expectation"; it's a biblical precept.
Written by: watcher48, 5 Jul 2011 9:53 AM
From: United States, Omnipresence
"Male and female He created them" (Gen. 1:27).
And it isn't simply a "role system that held industrial civilization together." It is a major foundational block upon which any healthy civilization rests.
When male and female roles get sufficiently blurred, confusion and chaos replace decency and order. When effeminate men begin to flood the landscape, God's longsuffering reaches the length of its tether, ushering in the severest judgment imaginable . . . a la Sodom and Gomorrah.
Romans 1:24-27 is still in the Book.
Written by: DONT_BE_SILENT, 5 Jul 2011 10:19 AM
From: Dominican Republic, NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER FORSAKEN!
Sorry to hurt your gay feelings, etienn. Are you the child of two men, or two women? Did the LORD created Adam and Steve?
Written by: El_Platano, 5 Jul 2011 11:05 AM
From: United States, Yonkers, NY
Parading around with your junk or ass cheeks hanging out is not going to win them any supporters.
Written by: bayman46, 5 Jul 2011 12:18 PM
From: United States
From a Gay Black American:

Gay people are a minority group of people that march for the same rights of Heterosexuals which or not the same for us. Weither for in Marriage/Unions,Equal Rights in the Work Place or just to being accepted by Society. I would ask all Dominicans and other Close Minded People that Responded Negatively about the March. Think about it, lets say you moved to a new country and your skin color was different and you did not speak their Language. You would be treated like a second class citizen. Dominican People that move/come to United States have experienced this type of Bias/Racism before. Gay People good or bad, like straights people have been around for a long time and lots of Dominican Men or Bi-Sexual,Gay are on the D/L(UNDERCOVER). My point is Gay People are not going anywhere. We are your Doctor's,Lawyers and Most Important your Best Friend.
Written by: watcher48, 5 Jul 2011 12:26 PM
From: United States, Omnipresence
Do not confuse race, creed or skin color with this "alternate life style or choice (definitions vary). Sexual depravity (homosexuality included) has been around since the dawn of time....it has been wrong then, and its wrong now. You say it's our doctors, lawyers, and quite possibly our best friends...I say, they've been conquerers, philosofers, poets, and artists...doesn't mean a thing. Each according to their conscience. I am personally against homosexuality but (again) I will respect the person. Interestingly enough, it is possible to hate sin, but will help the sinner....
Written by: beachbum, 5 Jul 2011 1:52 PM
From: Dominican Republic, La Playa
watcher48 wrote:

"... decent morality ... I loathe the decadent and biblically condemned ..."

Thanks for making me laugh on this rainy day... the bible... LOL... you must be one of the people still believing the earth is a plate because the catholic church said so and burn everybody who doesn't believe it too. What does your bible say about (heterosexual) minors getting pregnant while not beeing married? You must be hating a lot of dominican adolescents... :) What does your bible say about the use of condoms? (SAVE it, it was just a rhetorical question...). You religious fanatics are the real hypocrites. Talking about love and teaching hate. What about some respect for other humans? The gays didn't do the parade to ask us heterosexuals to "join in", they just ask for some respect. Can't see anything wrong with that because the gay community didn't yet bring any harm to the world as blind religious hatred already did many, many times... "biblically condemned"... LOL
Written by: watcher48, 5 Jul 2011 1:58 PM
From: United States, Omnipresence
Don't confuse/underestimate me beach bum...I do not profess to be christian..so don't judge me,better yet I care not what you do...consider yourself fortunate you practice the freedom of expression (have you ever served in order to contribute to that freedom?)...in a country that that doesn;t surpress freedom of speech. I've said my peace and stated my opinion...if that bothers you, then perhaps you should parade yourself and finally come out of the closet. Personally, (and if you continue to read the other posts) I hate homosexuality, but i respect the people who are "affected" (not infected) by this malady. That's my stance....so don't push your supportive fudge-packin' shit this way, willya?
Written by: watcher48, 5 Jul 2011 2:00 PM
From: United States, Omnipresence
......lol......
Written by: riosm, 5 Jul 2011 2:14 PM
From: United States
bayman46,

They already exercise their rights with in your face open freak parades, gay bars, ass grabbing in public etc..etc..

You would try to make it a race issue for the victim / numbers game, equal rights or special rights ? I don't care what people do in private as long as it stays PRIVATE !

I could see it know on a future job application straight or gay.

Maybe it would be a good idea for gays to self label themselves [I.D's, gay flag] lawyers, teachers, doctors so I can stay away from them and their influence on my children.

Why is it so darn important for people to know your personal life in the first place ?

I get it now.....their looking for ? Cruising ?

"Best friend" only among gays.



Watcher48,

I totally agree....God loves the sinner but hates the sin.

I'll close with....

THEY ONLY WANT PUBLIC / SOCIETY'S EXCEPTANCE BECAUSE THEY CAN'T EXCEPT THEMSELVES deep down inside they know it's wrong.

Written by: watcher48, 5 Jul 2011 2:15 PM
From: United States, Omnipresence
Of course....that's exactly what it is.....
Written by: beachbum, 5 Jul 2011 2:17 PM
From: Dominican Republic, La Playa
People are different, we have to accept that.
Written by: riosm, 5 Jul 2011 4:49 PM
From: United States
beachbum,

I agree....."people are different, we have to accept that" so why are the gay blades trying to push the "alternative lifestyle" crap like it's an open option on the youth of America ?

A parent of a gay speaking: we really wanted a BLANK so we dressed you up like a BLANK and treated you like BLANK.

OR.....

Since your BLANK left and was not around to help raise you I had to take the role of a BLANK
and I failed miserably, oh ! and that hole is an exit not an entrance.

What if we pushed the "normal lifestyle" on the gays with.....ever guess who made you ? Your a product of a MAN and WOMEN ? A Mom and Dad ? By their own words were "straight" so that makes them crocked.

Lizzy's now want children minus a man just his liquid. gay blades want to adopt, the future looks freaky.

As a natural parent I have the God given right to raise my children in Gods way.

I almost saw 2 butche's fight over a lizzy on the 4th it was funny both were acting like a mach
Written by: beachbum, 5 Jul 2011 6:03 PM
From: Dominican Republic, La Playa
FYI...

The Royal College of Psychiatrists stated in 2007:

“... Despite almost a century of psychoanalytic and psychological speculation, there is no substantive evidence to support the suggestion that the nature of parenting or early childhood experiences play any role in the formation of a person’s fundamental heterosexual or homosexual orientation. It would appear that sexual orientation is biological in nature, determined by a complex interplay of genetic factors and the early uterine environment. Sexual orientation is therefore not a choice ..."
Written by: venganzaderafael, 5 Jul 2011 10:16 PM
From: United States
Perhaps in some people it is not a choice but in others it is. And yet in some they can't make up their minds(the bisexuals). My opinion is that those that are undecided should not be influenced by those that have decided on the abnormal. It is not conducive to the betterment of society as a whole. In some parts women greatly outnumber men. They need men that are on the borderline to choose to do the right thing, otherwise society becomes decadent and weak(Roman empire).

To those that ridicule the bible take it for what it is: a guide to a just and moral society. Whether or not you believe it is the inspired word of God, you cannot deny its value to civilization.
Without it and other similar writings( Koran, eastern religions, etc.) You would have promiscuity and disease( yes going in the back door is NOT hygenic).
I would not want to be with a woman that has intercourse with a "man" that had previously been in another man's waste disposal. Ecoli is a very deadly bacteria.
Written by: venganzaderafael, 5 Jul 2011 10:29 PM
From: United States
Backdoor entrance is an abomination not just in christian countries but in many countries in the world. And I'm talking between a man and a woman, more so between two men. I agree with Watcher and Riosm : don't hate the sinner , just the act. So if you can't help yourself (lack of discipline) at least keep it to yourself and do it in private away from children and still impessionable teens.
Written by: riosm, 6 Jul 2011 9:48 AM
From: United States
Venganza de Rafael, Watcher48,
I totally agree.


Beachbum,
Another justification for ones action. I guess next will be a gene that causes murders, robbers, thieves, rapist and so on while ignoring spiritual evil to undo Gods will.

In Islamic nations gays, rapist and pedophiles and even hetero sex are out side of marriage are put to death.

Bottom line is....your born a male or a female.

LOL I could see it now....."we wanted a BLANK so we raised you like a BLANK, being your BLANK abandoned us I was forced to fill in the BLANK role.

LOoutsoLoud following that logic could see it now.....gay males were not breast feed and lizzys were over feed.

Parents and only Parents have the obligation, responsibility and GOD given right to raise children in Gods way, to teach their children between right and wrong. One should not blur the lines.

As a Parent I believe any sexual, perversion, indecent act committed in public should be outlawed.
Written by: hellborn25, 6 Jul 2011 10:48 AM
From: United States, I dont even live inside a house , I haunt one!
homosexuality is nothing more but a behavior or act of pervesion , I dont really cared if they get married , but this people to have parades or public forum like there something special , is really compleate utter joke , is a proven fact that homosexuality has ruin societies in the past , and they will ruin societies now.
Written by: Nehesy, 6 Jul 2011 11:03 AM
From: France, London / Paris
The only problem with these parades :

- They want us to accept their way of lives , but we do not care what they do at home

I'm upset when gays rights are compared to :

> Racism
> Anti- semitism

Now they want to marry and adopt childs...Where do we go with these distorted things ?

It's like physics + and + can't get together like - and -

May God put them on the right path, because some of them "become" heterosexual after being gay so I guess that homosexuality is a deliberate choice ( like Ruth Ocumarez's husband)

Written by: riosm, 6 Jul 2011 11:06 AM
From: United States
NEWS FLASH.....

California State Dept. of Education just passed a law making it mandatory to teach children as a requirement for graduation the GAY BLADE WAY of life...the beginning of the end. .

INDOCTRINATION OF A GENERATION ! PUSHING THEIR TWISTED BELIEFS ON OUR CHILDREN.

Where's the OUTRAGE ?

I'll be darned if I let my son be forced to take such a class and I'm sure many parents will object.

California can slide into the pacific ocean for all I care.

I bet beyman and beachbum like many in San Francisco are thrilled.

Written by: riosm, 6 Jul 2011 11:08 AM
From: United States
What better way to push their hidden agenda then by the indoctrination of children not being there own.

Parents need to stand up !
Written by: Nehesy, 6 Jul 2011 11:15 AM
From: France, London / Paris
They want people to accept their ways

How can I child be forced to take such classes ? ? ?

A child doesn't know anything about sexuality and be wrongly oriented with their bull..sh.it
Written by: watcher48, 6 Jul 2011 11:56 AM
From: United States, Omnipresence
tell you what, that shit comes to my state and i will take my kid outta class and into a private or home schooling.....this is bullshit!!!!
Written by: riosm, 6 Jul 2011 11:58 AM
From: United States
Nehesy

ONLY IN CALIFORNIA.....sad and embarrassed to say I live in the golden state of GAYfornia.

Written by: riosm, 6 Jul 2011 12:11 PM
From: United States
For those who may be interested check out.....

www.gay straight alliance.com

See what's in store for California and the nation then.....THE WORLD.
Written by: Nehesy, 6 Jul 2011 12:27 PM
From: France, London / Paris
Riosm

You should visit paris, it's their town now, and the mayor (Bertrand Delanoe) if one of them

And we have a gay parade every summer....Deputies from the socialist party (opposition) proposed the legal homosexual/lesbian wedding last month ( presidency election next year..)

Now they dare walking on the streets like regular couples, hands by hands, and kissing and if you tell them it's wrong ( kissing in the streets) , they' ll say that you're Anti-gay

Anyway leaving this country very soon to find a place where I can raise my children with peace

Bull.sh.t !!!!
Written by: riosm, 6 Jul 2011 2:07 PM
From: United States
Nehesy,

In America with big government and growing sadly we can only expect more government intrusion on the family.

The vote was 49-25 in favor, bill goes to the Governor to sign into law.
49 liberal democrats.
25 conservative republicans.
Which speaks for its self.

The problem is too few parents are willing to speak up. As I mentioned before what one does behind closed doors and in private is nobody's business, but when done in public I find it insulting.

I wish you luck, I myself am looking for a good environment to raise my family. They now call California....the new golden state of GAYfornia.

This gay straight alliance is the same group who pushed distribution and the proper use of condoms among school age [K-12th grade] children, gay adoption and lesbian artificial insemination ruling out a man's / father role.

In order to push their hidden agenda they realize the children is the key, it sounds more like the INDOCTRINATION OF A NATION.

Written by: traditionalbeliefs, 24 Sep 2011 4:15 PM
From: United States Virgin Islands
Homosexuality is a headonistic lifestyle. I am not homophobic, but I do not care about, nor do I want to know about this lifestyle. I do not go around pushing and shoving my sexual orientation/lifestyle on others; that's just how 99.9% of heterosexuals are.

And, what the hell is wrong with DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL. WHY DOES EVERYONE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU GUYS?!?!?!?!? WE DON'T CARE!!!!!

I think that we need to push for HETEROSEXUAL PRIDE DAY AND FOR HETEROSEXUAL RIGHTS as a PUBILIC AND POLITICAL AGENDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Written by: traditionalbeliefs, 24 Sep 2011 4:18 PM
From: United States Virgin Islands
Our world is going to hell in a handbasket at lightning speed. I think that the second coming of Christ is not too far off in the future.

Because that vast majority are soooooo narcissitic, they have completely forgotten about our children and their well-being. THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FUTURES ARE ALL THAT MATTERS!

Why do you have to impose this burden on me to shelter and protect my child from you guys? Why do you think that it is ok to have them witness this? They were ALL made by a MAN and a WOMAN, not 2 of the same kind.

I condemn those of you who shove and vomit your lifestyle on the rest of society. I am going to prolong the need to explain homosexuality to my 6 year old son as long as I can, GOD willing.
Written by: riosm, 24 Sep 2011 5:27 PM
From: United States
Amen Brother.
Written by: watcher48, 26 Sep 2011 9:38 AM
From: United States, Omnipresence
@ Traditionalbeliefs...

DO NOT prolong the instruction of the abomination lifestyle choice of homosexuality. Instruct him now, lest the teachers and outside world do it for you. It is our moral obligation to teach and show our children what is right and wrong. In the same manner that Christ hates sin but accepts the sinner, let us doethe same by condemning homosexuality but accepting the homosexual for they are people too, regardless of how misguided they may be. Unfortunately, there are some who are actually considering the modified Hitler's "Final Solution" to the homosexuality issue that is quietly catching on in silence.....
Written by: traditionalbeliefs, 26 Sep 2011 1:43 PM
From: United States Virgin Islands
HOW the heck do you explain this to a small child without confusing them beyond belief? I do welcome instruction in this matter.

Also, for the record I do not hate ANYONE, not that I think you were implying that I do. I live in a FREE country, Therefore, I have the FREEDOM to say and think what I BELIEVE TO BE TRUE AND RIGHT.

Somewhere along the line, the label "HOMOPHOBIC" came in to existance to shut up those that condemn this lifestyle or have any problem with it. I REFUSE to buy into this cop out of theirs.

I also do not think that I am judging homosexuals. I truly will leave that one up to God, the almighty. I am merely exercising my right to FREEDOM OF CHOICE to not accept TMI (too much information) on this subject into my life and my family's life.

I also am of the FIRMEST belief that we need to get back to celebrating traditional beliefs, traditional family, and HETEROSEXUALITY........all of which is God-given.
Written by: watcher48, 26 Sep 2011 1:47 PM
From: United States, Omnipresence
I concur...You don't need to "explain" homosexuality...suffice it that it is a choice, it's an abomination against God. But here's the bottom line....you want to find the right words? Ask God through prayer.....I too am of the firmest belief and even fought for those beliefs through 24 years of service....
Written by: traditionalbeliefs, 26 Sep 2011 1:54 PM
From: United States Virgin Islands
Thank you!
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