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yichusdik
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I made clear that I object to a hedonistic display and unclothed people parading through the streets no matter what their inclination. That`s what Pride Parades looked like where I grew up, and it has actually toned down over the years but it is still a problem. I have no problem with a self identified group exercising their right to demonstrate against discrimination, violence, and prejudice, and the LGBTQ community is affected by all three of those. I would expect them and anyone else to defend your right to demonstrate against the very same things targeting you.

In my first post on this thread, I asked the OP about his arrogation of authority to all Jews. i.e. We as Jews Must Condemn.

It doesnt bother me that the OP is opposed to it. Its his presumption in speaking for everybody, and his inconsistency in doing so that I called out.

Im not calling out to all Jews to condemn anything, Im just wondering at the OPs and others heres preparedness to rail against one but not the other.

And for the record, I would of course be opposed to such a parade, but I would not feel compelled to arrogate the responsibility to tell every single Jew that we must condemn it. We would be better off ignoring it, if it (as a parade) didn`t break any laws in our non-halachic society.