tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post7905000777120468265..comments2023-09-29T11:08:21.509-04:00Comments on DAVID DUST: Never Forget...David Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00348019814971057479noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-31734880669854586512008-06-28T22:32:00.000-04:002008-06-28T22:32:00.000-04:00Happy Pride. I always go visit the Stonewall site...Happy Pride. I always go visit the Stonewall site and say a little prayer of thanks (usually with Tasti-D-Lite in hand - so convenient) for all those men and women who so bravely fought to make our home more tolerant.<BR/><BR/>One of my fave memories in the world is celebrating that spirit of surviving in a hostile world with some early Act Up folks (I am old) back in the day in the village.... ah....Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902489253812580658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-57443971778427736072008-06-28T00:15:00.000-04:002008-06-28T00:15:00.000-04:00It makes me sad that people have to fight for righ...It makes me sad that people have to fight for rights they should automatically have. Thanks to all of those who led (and continue to lead) the world to the way it should be.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550369174020563316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-38377940364691476102008-06-27T23:49:00.000-04:002008-06-27T23:49:00.000-04:00Thanks for this post. I'd heard about it but didn...Thanks for this post. I'd heard about it but didn't really know all of this. I'll be with you in spirit (even though I won't have much left after this weekend!)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718724697267800263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-11995860612627103292008-06-27T20:35:00.000-04:002008-06-27T20:35:00.000-04:00Thank you for the reminder, David. All those years...Thank you for the reminder, David. All those years ago when I lived in the city, I worked at The Circle Repertory Theater Company, located just off Sheridan Square, around the corner from the Stonewall. I was there some 15 years afterwards, but it was still commemorated with a plaque one the building, which was then a bagel shop. When I wasn't working, I would enjoy the views of all the beautiful boys, and would march every year in the parade. After the parade, I would often end up at Marie's Crisis on Christopher Street, and celebrate in a classic gay way, drinking and singing show tunes...<BR/><BR/>Good times.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690597078607161109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-55405073791828814662008-06-27T19:45:00.000-04:002008-06-27T19:45:00.000-04:00I never knew about this...in my "straight" little ...I never knew about this...in my "straight" little world. I agree with Jennie...everyone needs to fight against intolerance...for whatever reason...ignorance should just not be accepted by anyone or used as a reason for violence.<BR/><BR/>I will be celebrating with you on Sunday Girlfriend!!!! CHEERS!Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245554563405436101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-33671762043897702512008-06-27T17:17:00.000-04:002008-06-27T17:17:00.000-04:00Thank you David for posting the story of the meani...Thank you David for posting the story of the meaning of Pride!!And those who paved the way for the rights we have now.I will admit that like any gay man I like to go see all the hot eyecandy,sling a cock-a-tail or two and party the weekend away,but it is also a salute to those who stood high and strong for the whole community.I always tip the hat for those at the Stonewall that night!Have a wonderful Pride weekend girl!!Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-34511522540199647522008-06-27T16:26:00.000-04:002008-06-27T16:26:00.000-04:00The article fails to mention that it was the day o...The article fails to mention that it was the day of Judy Garland's funeral, and many gay people were in mourning about it, and we nto goign to deal with any more police bullshit. Imagine if Madonna died today, and the police raided the gay bars!Tom A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10417553647538474302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-66183367595812284462008-06-27T14:32:00.000-04:002008-06-27T14:32:00.000-04:00I think I forget that events like the Stonewall ri...I think I forget that events like the Stonewall riots have signifigance for the straight community as well. It's important to realize that everyone benefits from an attitude of tolerance in our society. Hatred and prejudice wound everyone and especially those who are targeted. When a governmental body that represents everyone persecutes a single segment of the population, everyone has to protest, not just those persecuted. Thank you so much, Sylvia, Stonewall Girls and all of those who fought for the right to be who they are in the open. You are a gift to us all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178799195729667985.post-62151426429056409462008-06-27T13:57:00.000-04:002008-06-27T13:57:00.000-04:00Amen Sister!Amen Sister!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033788630762248583noreply@blogger.com