It's one thing for an organization to reject a group from a parade because they are gays and lesbians and quite another for a group to object to being in a parade because of required safety training sessions. Patrick's Day parade," he continued, "and then inform me that I cannot march in their parade unless I respect their mandatory rules that I reject."ĭonohue, of course, is comparing apples to oranges.
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"It is hypocritical for gay activists to complain about having to abide by the mandatory rules of the St. "I don't agree with your rule," Donohue told parade organizers when they told him it was mandatory. In a particularly juvenile move, Donohue characterized the safety training sessions as "gay training sessions." On February 27, 2014, Donohue gave a video interview with World Over with Raymond Arroyo in which he stated, 'If I wanted to get into their gay pride parade with my own float with big banners. The session, which is meant to ensure a smooth and safe event, is a prerequisite for all participating organizations. Looking for a way out of his parade charade, Donohue complained that the Pride March would require him to attend a mandatory information and safety session. His group's presence affirms the need for this year's Pride theme, 'We Have Won When We're One.' Straight is great - as long as there's no hate."
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Donohue and his group are free to participate in the 2014 March. Patrick's Day Parade, which continues to ban gay and lesbian organizations from participating.īut this latest publicity stunt backfired on him when, perhaps to his surprise, Pride organizers warmly welcomed him.ĭavid Studinski, march director of NYC Pride, said in a statement, "Mr. In a statement Saturday, Donohue put his cards on the table, admitting that the purpose of his request "was to see just how far they would go without forcing me to abide by their rules."ĭonohue was attempting to draw a parallel between the Gay Pride Parade and the NYC St. On Thursday, Donohue asked to march under a banner that would read, "Straight is Great."
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The pop singer Demi Lovato will serve as grand marshal and perform at the L.A. File this one under "Why am I not surprised?"īill Donohue, head of the Catholic League, has already pulled out of his request to join the NYC Gay Pride Parade in June. Pride parades aren’t just for gay people anymore.