I Dont disagree, but its those "spectacle" things that the general str8 public seems to remember and focus on, so I believe its counter-productive in furthering acceptance for our community. However if our community wants to party, Pride is the place to be for it, no doubt... YES, EVERY facet of the Gay community should be present and represented in an enviornment that is SAFE and accepting. I just dont believe the Parade accomplishes that in the bigger scheme of things.