I wish I was more timely with this; I only had the time today [3 days later] to watch. In short, I'll just say that the south is one of those places I never felt comfortable with.
12 years ago, I was in Charleston, S.C. We found a gay bar to go to, and when we got there, the door man asked us, "Sir, are you aware that this a gay establishment?" I thought that was odd, but he explained that he had to warn people before they actually came in. When we left, we were actually harassed by someone sitting up on a terrace across the street. That's unthinkable here in NJ. In NY [the city] I think someone who publicly harasses anyone would probably be ganged up on. [You don't want an angry NY gay mob on your ass. They'll scratch, kick, and slap your ass right to the moon.] :)
In the video they say that in Texas, it's still legal to refuse service to gay patrons! Again, I think to myself, "...that's the south. It's the bible belt and the way it is there. Why go somewhere when you're not welcome?"
My brother lives in N.C., and believe me! A gay couple would not be welcomed in his neighborhood, as upscale as it is. It's way too "fixed" in its ways, so I just avoid it as much as I can.
So Ray, my question is this: Isn't it difficult being gay and living in Texas? [Or anywhere in the southern regions for that matter?] It seems to me that if you visit any of the southern cities, people don't seem to notice or care. But once you get into the small towns and suburbs, it seems that being gay is not going to be received in a friendly manner.
The video also said that almost half of the responses were positive pro gay--but they didn't show any of the negative comments or reactions.
I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts on this. Am I being "South-phobic"?
We shall try it sometimes you and I, Ray! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat video!
Hugs
Jon
yeah seen it before, thanks
ReplyDeleteThat's a very worrying yet at the same reassuring video.
ReplyDeleteI saw it a few days ago as well, but I loved how most of the people reacted! We'll have to have lunch there sometime cowpoke! ;-)
ReplyDeleteDamn i do love that Man that stood up for them!
ReplyDeleteGREAT VIDEO! I WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN SOME PLACES IN AUSTRALIA IF THAT WERE DONE HERE! QUEENSLAND???
ReplyDeletegreat scene. gives me hope things are changing.
ReplyDeleteI wish I was more timely with this; I only had the time today [3 days later] to watch. In short, I'll just say that the south is one of those places I never felt comfortable with.
ReplyDelete12 years ago, I was in Charleston, S.C. We found a gay bar to go to, and when we got there, the door man asked us, "Sir, are you aware that this a gay establishment?" I thought that was odd, but he explained that he had to warn people before they actually came in. When we left, we were actually harassed by someone sitting up on a terrace across the street. That's unthinkable here in NJ. In NY [the city] I think someone who publicly harasses anyone would probably be ganged up on. [You don't want an angry NY gay mob on your ass. They'll scratch, kick, and slap your ass right to the moon.] :)
In the video they say that in Texas, it's still legal to refuse service to gay patrons! Again, I think to myself, "...that's the south. It's the bible belt and the way it is there. Why go somewhere when you're not welcome?"
My brother lives in N.C., and believe me! A gay couple would not be welcomed in his neighborhood, as upscale as it is. It's way too "fixed" in its ways, so I just avoid it as much as I can.
So Ray, my question is this: Isn't it difficult being gay and living in Texas? [Or anywhere in the southern regions for that matter?] It seems to me that if you visit any of the southern cities, people don't seem to notice or care. But once you get into the small towns and suburbs, it seems that being gay is not going to be received in a friendly manner.
The video also said that almost half of the responses were positive pro gay--but they didn't show any of the negative comments or reactions.
I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts on this. Am I being "South-phobic"?