wkfan;1746103 wrote:http://nbc4i.com/2015/08/17/gay-softball-world-series-comes-to-columbus/

The Gay Softball World Series is coming to Columbus, Ohio........

Why do groups of people who want to be treated like 'everyone else', not be 'marginalized', etc segregate themselves in this way?

Gay Softball World Series
Black Miss America
Congressional Black Caucus
Black Marketing Club

etc, etc etc.

Discuss.

BoatShoes;1746126 wrote:Why didn't you list

The Congressional German-American Caucus
The Congressional Czech Caucus
The Italian-American Brotherhood Club
The Congressional Prayer Caucus
The Christian Youth Beauty Contest
The West Side Irish-American Club


And they myriad of associations that non-gays and non-blacks have formed since the dawn of time???

There's a difference between celebrating your heritage and wearing victimhood on your sleeve. I "suspect" that's the reason why wkfan pointed that out in his list.

CenterBHSFan;1746139 wrote:I don't know, BS. Those groups you listed above aren't making headlines claiming to be victims. Every. Single. Day.

There's a difference between celebrating your heritage and wearing victimhood on your sleeve. I "suspect" that's the reason why wkfan pointed that out in his list.

But the premise of the whole segregating thing: I don't like prefixes. You're either an American or your not. Or, perhaps you have dual-citizenship. That's the only reason for using prefixes, IMO.

HitsRus;1746144 wrote:... And advocating on issues that might affect your group. I'm not sure however why LGBT athletes need seperate games or why black women need special beauty contests.

HitsRus;1746179 wrote:^^^^ I don't know, maybe it is. Initially, I think we have a hard time time understanding why others fight so hard for equality and inclusiveness only to segregate themselves and demand others take notice. Maybe it's partly media driven... After all there are ethnic festivals... Irish... German... Etc etc. It''s just a matter of being accustomed to the idea. Change is constant and inevitable, but people sometimes need time to adapt to it.

BoatShoes;1746195 wrote:You might consider looking into the whites rights movement, the mens rights movement which don't get the press.

Oh and religious groups have been whining about being victims of religious persecution incessantly for the last couple of years...i.e. Because they single out homosexuality of all the sins in their religions.

These people are the fake victims.

Gardens35;1746150 wrote:Go Tribe.

wkfan;1746232 wrote:Having attended may of these festivals, one thing to remember is that ALL are welcome to attend.



Please tell me where the national headquarters is for the NAAWP and NOM....

QuakerOats;1746276 wrote:Yep; they may need help beating my gay softball team.

BoatShoes;1746308 wrote:A 2 second internet search would have revealed that the first NAAWP was incorporated in th 1950's and that there are scores of white rights and white narionalist organizations in the United States.

There is also a national coalition for men, among other mens rights activist organizations such as organizations that advocate for shared parenting, etc.

Let's try harder, mmkay?

Also, my guess is that the Southern Baptisit Convention would not be very amenable to GLAAD.

Tiernan;1746206 wrote:Caught a couple games last night of the GWS...but it was hard to tell the pitchers from the catchers.