Day Without A Gay

LightBulb · #1 12-03-2008, 10:01 PM

http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/pa...+Without+a+Gay

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On December 10th, we are supporting Day Without a Gay.
We are calling for a nationwide strike and economic boycott by all members of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community AND OUR STRAIGHT ALLIES on December 10th, 2008, International Human Rights Day.

WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

STRIKE: call in gay, shut down your business, or just take the day off.

BOYCOTT: don't buy anything, spend money or support the economy.

PARTICIPATE: Volunteer and/or organize a protest in your area.

Senusret I · #2 12-03-2008, 10:44 PM

I can't/shouldn't take off work that day, but I will pledge to deactivate my facebook profile for the day to prove the point.

RU OX Alum · #3 12-04-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I can't/shouldn't take off work that day, but I will pledge to deactivate my facebook profile for the day to prove the point.

that will show him, the man, that is

Senusret I · #4 12-04-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

that will show him, the man, that is

Don't be a dick.

RU OX Alum · #5 12-04-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Don't be a dick.

Okay, I won't.

OneTimeSBX · #6 12-04-2008, 12:21 AM

is this a really NEW way to call in for the day? because if so i am sooo in...i love gay people! i guess i will call my gay friends, make sure they are calling in too, and we will hang out all day...

can next week have support a redhead day? or single mother day? this is a trend i think i can grow to love...

LightBulb · #7 12-04-2008, 12:43 AM

Speaking of facebook, the site recommends leaving your TV/Internet off for the day -- a boycott of ad revenue.

agzg · #8 12-04-2008, 01:30 AM

I'm going to call in gay to being a house-girlfriend.

Live-in, you take care of the dog. You do the dishes. You do the job searching. You do the laundry. I can't, I'm calling in gay today.

CrackerBarrel · #9 12-04-2008, 09:32 AM

If the goal is to show what it would be like if you discriminated against gays and they moved away and stopped giving you their economic impact, encouraging "straight allies" to participate in the walkout as well seems like a cheap way to overstate your impact. I don't know many straight people who would move away because there was some subtle anti-gay feeling in their company/town/whatever.

Senusret I · #10 12-04-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CrackerBarrel

If the goal is to show what it would be like if you discriminated against gays and they moved away and stopped giving you their economic impact, encouraging "straight allies" to participate in the walkout as well seems like a cheap way to overstate your impact. I don't know many straight people who would move away because there was some subtle anti-gay feeling in their company/town/whatever.

I don't see where they're being encouraged to participate.... in fact, I would prefer if straight people didn't.

There are times when the differences need to be underscored and I think this is one of them.

Go to work, breeders. We got this.

CrackerBarrel · #11 12-04-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I don't see where they're being encouraged to participate.... in fact, I would prefer if straight people didn't.

There are times when the differences need to be underscored and I think this is one of them.

Go to work, breeders. We got this.

I was looking at this in the event description:

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We are calling for a nationwide strike and economic boycott by all members of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community AND OUR STRAIGHT ALLIES

DrPhil · #12 12-04-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Go to work, breeders.

This is an instance where minorities can use slurs aimed at the majority but the other way around would be called bigotry, bashing, or an -ism.

Senusret I · #13 12-04-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

This is an instance where minorities can use slurs aimed at the majority but the other way around would be called bigotry, bashing, or an -ism.

Oh but no see, didn't you know that Jesus Hussein Obama emancipated us? We can't say "breeder" any more because we're all free and equal now.

DrPhil · #14 12-04-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Oh but no see, didn't you know that Jesus Hussein Obama emancipated us? We can't say "breeder" any more because we're all free and equal now.

You're now a member of the majority. Congrats and welcome!! Now the world doesn't need a "day with a gay." You and I should just take a vacation and frolic in an open field with puppies.

VandalSquirrel · #15 12-05-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I don't see where they're being encouraged to participate.... in fact, I would prefer if straight people didn't.

There are times when the differences need to be underscored and I think this is one of them.

Go to work, breeders. We got this.

I surveyed my local fellas who like the fellas, and they said "thanks for the support but we've got this" and their opinion on the issue matters more to me than doing it or not. I kind of feel that when it comes to certain issues that don't affect me directly, but affect those I love, I shouldn't be at the front lines, but supporting them how they need to be supported, even if that means not being involved. As my friend pointed out if all the straighties call out it doesn't show the impact of those who are gay accurately, which is what it means to him and his husband.

So did anyone else see the movie Wedding Wars" with Uncle Jesse AKA John Stamos? Some peeps I know are going to watch that movie on their day off.