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 RE GAY Pride Parade in Toronto: What would happen if heterosexuals held their own parade? Would we be allowed to advertise our sexuality? Would we be permitted to prance around the streets in nothing but leather dog collars? Would the right to spank each other with whips and chains be sanctioned? I think not. The double standard here is incredible. Just because these people are gay and lesbian, their rights should not differ from those who are straight. And what is amazing is that I am reading in the Sun about how gays and lesbians want to be seen as regular human beings. I can only assume, from this comment, that a "regular" human being is someone who prances around with sexual toys strapped onto them and condoms floating above their heads. Yeesh. Just one question: Do all homosexuals dress in drag? Do all homosexuals pierce their sexual organs? Do all homosexuals walk around with condom balloons? No? Well then ... why DID you say that in the first place?
 Kymberlee Ide
 Oshawa
 (Actually, that was three questions)
 

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