As every year, the Montréal Pride celebrations brought many tourists to the city and generated significant economic spin-offs.
The reactions to the cancellation of the traditional parade at short notice will certainly have shown how important it is to hold this event for many years to come.
prejudices remain
A highlight of the celebrations, the Pride Parade is always punctuated with extravagance in a festive and festive atmosphere.
No one is forced to attend or even take part, but the parade still disturbs many Quebecers.
“We don’t care about their pride, they’re accepted now, there’s no need for that parade in Quebec anymore.”
“We’re scared of the spread of primate pox, huh!? But we can’t say it pcq if there’s a community we don’t want to offend because 1 end, it’s the 74lgbqtgsgfsjk+×÷>*98@t and our so newly precious drag queens.
“Excellent! At the risk of seeing half-naked drags in front of children in the name of diversity, that’s a good thing.”
These words come directly from reactions on Twitter.
A necessary save
After the violent reactions to the readings for children offered in libraries by drag queen Barbada, we find comments expressing without shame all the prejudices that remain when gender diversity manifests itself too fragmented.
As if what others said was a threat to yourself.
But the mere sight of a drag queen, a leatherman, or even a same-sex couple kissing has never “converted” anyone.
The vehemence of the comments, including those that begin with “I have nothing against gays, but…” just goes to show why we still need parades and glitter.
If nobody else is talking about it, maybe it’s time to reconsider. Until then, parades remain a necessity.
