We no longer have a population that is solely Irish and they are no longer discriminated against. There is no need for this tribalism.
The hedonists have long used this day to act like idiots. Gays in the parade really does nothing to change it.
For what must now be the 100 millionth time, the Catholic Church has never condemned being Gay any more then they condemn being mentally ill. If you are celibate there is no issue. If you try to get married and publicize it, you are going to lose any church related job. Period, it's in the contract. Do you know SINGLE straight people who work for the Church are also under a morals clause in their contracts? I single straight person can not live outside of marriage with person. If the Church finds out, you are gone from your position.
I am no cardinal Dolan apologist by any means but just what the hell does everyone expect him to do? He can boycott the parade, it will still go on!
Sometimes you just have to let the people see this crap. Let the people decide! If they want their children exposed to this crap then we as a society are doomed and guess what? Cardinal Dolan will not be able to do anything about that either!
So do you think that Jesus would serve as grand marshall of a parade such as this?
Here's a little clue:
"And the Lord rained upon Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven." Genesis 19:24
It's simple, really. What Christians expect from Dolan (as well as from his fellow clergy) is that they serve Our Lord Jesus Christ rather than the democrat party.