Dayton GLBT organization's application denied for local parade

[davidinalameda]

http://www.daytondailynews.com/localnews/content/localnews/daily/0823denied.html

R.J. McKay wanted to make a statement when he applied to have his group, Diversity Dayton, participate in the Kettering Holiday at Home parade.

McKay said Diversity Dayton represents those in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community and he "wanted to show that Dayton has this community and that we're basically everyday citizens. We're not going to be dressed in shiny club shirts or tight-fitting clothes."

Tate and the other parade organizers see it differently.

"We are an independent entity from the city of Kettering," Tate said. "Basically, we can pick and choose who we want in the parade."


In other words, we can discriminate all we want and you can go screw yourself

[kbm8795]

1. Hmm..perhaps the Diversity group should investigate

how the city of Kettering can pick and choose who they issue parade permits to - or lobby to have their parade moved to streets that will not disrupt the public's access to businesses that are open.