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"Day Without a Gay" fails because of bad economy - Bush's fault

2008-12-11

SAN FRANCISCO -- A daylong work stoppage during which employees were encouraged to "call in gay" to express support for same-sex marriage drew spotty participation nationwide Wednesday, with some gay rights activists praising the concept but questioning its effect.

In San Francisco's gay Castro district, residents and merchants said they endorsed the message behind "Day Without a Gay" but didn't think a work stoppage was practical given the poor economy and the strike's organization.

"If we are going to make a huge impact and not be laughed at, then we have to take the time and make the time to communicate with all the parties. We could have shut down a lot of the hotels," said David Lang, a San Francisco gymnastics coach. "In theory it's a great idea, but it's being done wrong and now that it's been done wrong, I don't think it will be done again."

Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC

#11 Because their intent is to corrupt EVERYTHING, I find it soothing that they are willing to make stock value go up for the simple reason they are gay and want to put the bedroom before their work. Maybe tomorrow, I will call in GOD.

They and me are not much different except for their utter lack of respect for anything or anybody in civilization.

A temporary lust shall lead us in Social norms?

You have two Marys and Josephs in a europeon nation, and here it is about "Marrige".

People do not understand how that lifestyle is.
Marriage is for the propigation of civilization and to have a good woman friend to talk to. No one cares about the rest.

In 50 years, it will make no difference if gays marry, except for the fact that it is abnormal. They never asked, and they sure suck at it.
People with causes can be annoying.
You may get married with anyone of the opposite sex you like.

Social engeneering for minorities lead to tyranny as well. Forget it for now.

Must you corrupt EVERYTHING out of hatred?

Posted by: newc 2008-12-11 20:57

#10 Yup, that worked really well! /s

Posted by: tipover 2008-12-11 17:56

#9 If I were doing a lot of talking about my sexuality at work, regardless of what it was, I would expect I'd get a good talking to. Gays have this curious need to proclaim their sexual orientation to the world and then spin around looking for someone to make an issue out of it with.
It's work, not a nightclub, it has no bearing at all and I fail to see how putting the pinch on your employer increases your chances of getting the Constitution of the State of California Amended.

Posted by: bigjim-ky 2008-12-11 16:16

#8 They should have picked some Holy Day that a lot of people take off, that way they could claim those people support their cause.

Posted by: rjschwarz 2008-12-11 16:12

#7 Well, here in Tennessee, calling in and not coming to work for that reason is likely to be considered self-termination of your employment. This is a at-will state and deciding to skip work for a protest of ANY kind isn't going to go over well.

Besides, from what I've learned, pretty much nobody cares if someone is gay or not, it never mattered at any of the places were I worked. Making it an issue is what really hurts them.

Posted by: Silentbrick 2008-12-11 15:32

#6 "If we are going to make a huge impact and not be laughed at,.." too late butt head.

people already laugh at you and your pitiful attempt to force your lifestyle and (lack of) values) on them.

Posted by: USN, Ret. 2008-12-11 14:56

#5 Or maybe there aren't as many gays as they thought.

Or maybe the other gays had a brain and didn't want to join a self defeating act.

Or maybe they are all just stupid.

Posted by: DarthVader 2008-12-11 14:33

#4 This idea is just beyond stupid. The gay community did themselves no favors here.

Like DoDo said, "call in gay" makes it sound like an illness or disease which could be treated or cured. I thought the whole point of gay rights was that their lifestyle is not a choice, no more so than the hetero lifestyle is a choice?

Not smart, not smart at all.

Posted by: eltoroverde 2008-12-11 13:20

#3 "Constantly lying about our weekends at the water cooler or changing pronouns, that takes up so much energy that we could be putting into our jobs," she said.
Your Employer isn't paying you to stand around the water cooler.

Posted by: Deacon Blues 2008-12-11 11:58

#2 "Call in gay"

Sounds like they have a disease.

Posted by: DoDo 2008-12-11 11:52

#1 The only thing this can do is show that their numbers and/or influence is less than they claim. Thus claims that the amount that followed the plan vs number that ignored the plan has to be fudged. As are the number of gays claimed to still be in the closet.

Any protest that lasts a single day is an empty gesture.

Posted by: rjschwarz 2008-12-11 11:36

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