Iskorak is announcing the names of gay people tomorrow

Mark said:Outreach really has some guts. By making this move for Coming out day, they’re helping us build an America that actually functions as a true civil society—one where people don't have to live in fear of being discriminated against for who they are.

Tomorrow, Outreach is publishing a list of names in the major newspapers. It’s essentially marking the first official "Coming out day" here in the States, honoring those brave enough to be public about their sexual orientation.

Kudos to Outreach. Thanks for helping make America a better, more inclusive place to live.

What a project. 🙏 🙏 🙏

Yeah. They just showed everyone that you don't mess with them... Once those names went public, America basically turned into... What did it turn into?

Douglas Rivera said:Yeah. They basically just showed everyone they aren't to be messed with... Once those names went public, America turned into... what was it again?

Multicultural. 😁 😁 😁

I honestly think publishing these names is just another way to drown the community in social noise. It’s a pretty dumb move if you ask me—probably just makes things even more confusing for them in the long run.

Anyway, John K., 23, barber

It feels almost like some kind of game to him. Maybe within certain circles, people see it as some big, brave statement or something.

It honestly makes my blood boil knowing that taxpayers were forced to foot the bill for this particular project. According to an article in today's USA Today, they ended up dipping into the remaining $10000 leftover from the city's budget intended for the Pride parade. It seems this community truly lacks any sense of fiscal responsibility when it comes to managing such funds.

crtica said:It’s honestly such a bummer that taxpayers had to foot the bill for that project too. According to today's USA Today, they just took the leftover $10000 funds from the city that were meant for the Pride Parade. Like, can this community really find a better way to spend that cash?

So you're saying it would've been better spent on the Pride Parade?

And what would you have done with the money instead? Put up a memorial plaque for Franjo Harmon?

Maybe Washington, D.C. will go under because of $10, right?

Just hush already.

walter said:Multicultural. 😁 😁 😁

I feel like using these names is just another step toward drowning the community in forced inclusivity. Honestly, it’s a stupid move. It’ll probably just make things even more misunderstood for them in the long run.

Anyway, John K., 23, hair stylist

It probably feels like some kind of niche game to him. Maybe within those circles, people see it as this big, brave statement...

Man, what a load of absolute garbage. Like, seriously, who gives a damn if someone is gay or a hair stylist? Since when does who you sleep with define your entire existence? I couldn't care less about who's hooking up with who or what color people dye their hair. This obsessive need to force homosexuality into the mainstream is just weird. And then what? Next thing you know, we'll have "straight" parades. Or maybe they won't even call them that. We'll just be out there holding signs saying—I love girls—kiss me!

walter said:Are you suggesting that money would have been better spent funding a Pride Parade?

And what exactly would you do with those funds instead? Commission a memorial plaque for Franjo Harmon?

Maybe Washington, D.C. will collapse because of $10, right?

Just be quiet.

Save that kind of attitude for when you're arguing with your girlfriend at home. 🙂

Furthermore, it’s a mistake to assume this group is the sole representative of the LGBTQ+ community in America. This blog offers various perspectives on the entire landscape, far beyond just this most recent protest.

Captain Ahab said:Man, seriously—is everyone just out here a hairstylist or what?

Haha! There you go! Pride parades basically exist so people can finally tell the difference between a barber and someone who's actually gay. It’s supposed to show that being a stylist doesn't mean you're part of the community. But honestly, based on how much government money gets funneled into this stuff, it's clear most people can't tell the two apart anyway.

It’s all about the money, my dear Ahab.

crtica said:Look, Iskorak isn't exactly the only voice representing the LGBTQ+ community in America. You can find plenty of different perspectives on this whole thing right here on this blog—not just regarding their latest stunt.

Oh, please—it’s probably just some ex-lover of > starting a smear campaign. "Gay opposition"... can you even imagine how ridiculous that sounds?

My barber isn't gay

walter said:Oh, please. It’s almost certainly just some disgruntled ex-lover of Tom Wolf's making. "Gay opposition"—can you imagine how ridiculous that sounds?

And what exactly is wrong with the name? You’re always preaching against social grouping and the tendency to pigeonhole people, yet suddenly you've developed an issue with pluralism within the gay community. ☕

Captain Ahab said:My barber isn't gay

🤣

Douglas Rivera said:My barber isn't gay

Yeah, right—it’s just like those shirts that say, "I'm not gay, my boyfriend is."

You're totally delusional.

Douglas Rivera said:My barber isn't gay.

I go to a woman for my haircuts. Ever since those old-school barbershops vanished, any sane guy just goes to a male stylist.🙄 😁

Chloe Garcia98 said:🤣

Just keep smiling through the pain, I guess...😁

nimblemarlin17 said:I just go to a lady for my hair. Ever since all the local barbershops went out of business, I've basically just been stuck getting my hair cut by some guy at a salon. 🙄 😁

I used to hit up the ladies too... honestly, it was kind of a vibe when they'd give you that extra attention while they worked... But ever since I switched over to a barber, life's been a lot easier...

Douglas Rivera said:Just keep grinning while you can...😁

Honestly, I just don't have the patience for this kind of nonsense. As far as hair goes, though, my stylist is absolutely fantastic.☕

I couldn't deal with it either. I'm not about to let some random guy from Des Moines disrespect my barber.

Douglas Rivera said:I couldn't have stood for it either. I’m certainly not going to let some random guy from Des Moines insult my barber.

Give me a break—those folks in Des Moines are still stuck in an era where you go to one local guy who acts as your barber, your dentist, and your undertaker all at once... ☕

Yeah. And he’s busy ironing his little trousers...