[eastsider]

Aside from being grossly inappropriate, I think this is more about Harvey Fierstein than it is gay marriage.

Of course it's all about him, but he gets away with this crap by claiming that it's for "the cause." He was the force behind ACT UP's sacrilegous demonstration during communion at St. Patrick's several years ago. Based on that experience, he has every reason to believe that he will dodge any personal accountability for this, his latest in-your-face stunt.

[billl]

Text of my comments to Federated Department Stores web site ...

OK, that's it. I will never shop in your stores again (Federated, Bloomies ...) You are trying to have it both ways and you lost me.

Macy's issued a statement saying the parade "has never and will never be a platform for political and social issues and opinions." Department store spokeswoman Elina Kazan said that the traditional Mrs. Claus will ride with Santa on his sleigh as part of the parade's grand finale. She called Fierstein's alternative version "Edna's interpretation of Mrs. Claus."

You ARE allowing this in your parade, after he makes a travesty of it in the Times. I won't watch for fear of what kind of explanation the commentators will make in front of the little children. I am not a right-wing nut. You have failed in your custodianship of an American icon that has served Macy's well for 75 years.

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To all, have a good turkey with your families and let's remember to give thanks for all we have and ... we should remember all involved after we wake up from our nap after dinner...