Posted on 05/17/2004 12:31:28 PM PDT by SmithPatterson
From the article:
"Gay Days" at Disney have proven so popular with homosexuals that Disney has agreed to host "Gay Family Days," which is advertised as an opportunity to "advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered parents and their families." The event is scheduled for Father's Day weekend--June 17-20, 2004."
If you reread the article, you'll notice that it names her like this:
"Terry," a twenty-year-old student from Glendale Community College in Phoenix,
When they put quotes around the name like that, it means it is a made-up name and not their real name. So yes, she is obviously concerned about her privacy. By using a fake name, she will be able to avoid sexually deviant fellow college students taunting her with simulated sex acts every time they see her.
Yes, if that's what they say what they will do when they're making promises to prospective employees over the phone.
Either enforce the rules they claim to enforce, or drop the pretense all together and tell prospective employees that they will be living 24 by 7 in a mosh pit / Free Love Zone.
That's a whole lot different than getting liars...I mean lawyers involved. Once they are part of your life, it's a media circus. Let's see how far this story goes in the liberal media.
:Either enforce the rules they claim to enforce, or drop the pretense all together and tell prospective employees that they will be living 24 by 7 in a mosh pit / Free Love Zone."
Well, I'd agree with that, for sure. You should always do what you say you'll do. OTOH, my guess is that most of the young adults they hire don't care. They're probably looking for just that free love zone, if they're like most of the 18-25 set.
Sounds to me like this girl got more than she bargained for. She stuck it out for two weeks and bailed. I did that on a summer job once, after the foreman tripped me deliberately on my first day at a construction site, then laughed really hard. I bailed because it wasn't a good job for me. I got a better job.
You are assuming that the average parent in this country knows to even be looking for this. (And no, the average parent in America is not a Freeper who reads every gay-related thread every day of the week on FR. If that was true, this thread would have gotten up to 8 million responses and JimRob's servers would all be toast by now).
The last time I took my family on a vacation (this past spring break), I didn't hit the WWW first to see if it was Gay Week or Gay Day at our destination.
And the last time I made reservations at a restaurant, I didn't think to look for a webpage to see if it was Gay Night there.
What makes you think the average parent would hit the WWW to check for Gay Days at any resort that has a decades-long reputation as being a family friendly place?
Of course, our TV is always disconnected from the antenna except for special occasions. So I wouldn't know if CBS and NBC and ABC and CNN are all doing human interest stories each spring to warn parents with young kids about what's going to happen in June at Disney World.
Do you know what every business you patronize spends their money on? I suspect you don't.
Some people are so incredibly self-righteous that I find I must put as much distance between us as possible. Now instead of one trip to Disney World in my whole lifetime, you've inspired me to make several.
Sad that the "stick up the behind" crowd isn't exclusively gay.
"Unless you knew it was Gay Days, you wouldn't be able to tell..."
Right. And I'm selling some really great $hit that will seal your driveway for life. What time do you get home?
I'll vote for Mac if he is the nominee, as for the primaries, Herman is my man. Either man would be a vast improvement over Johnny.
"If you don't believe me, watch Dave and the Giant Pickle."
No thanks. I think I already saw that in one of the photos.
The way I see it, Disney has built a company that provides quality entertainment in several venues including parks, film and television. At the same time they underwrite provocative R-rated films like Kill Bill, they also continue to produce quality childrens entertainment like the Veggie Tales and animated features.
Smartly, they have figured out how to bifurcate their content and cater to both children and adults simultaneously.
Should a smart company deliberately shun a large potential audience?
Beyond those practical realities, I think a lot of people here are forgetting that children can see the same T-shirt as an adult and it will not register with them that it has a sexual connotation. Children are not sexual beings, have to frame of reference to sexual matters, and do not "get" sexual humor. Ever watch cartoons like The Simpsons or Animaniacs? They may be cartoons and maybe children watch them, but they're filled with references that only adults would pick up on.
Disney is a smart company. People of all ages, races, beliefs, and sexual orientations enjoy their product. Other than whatever mental anguish you allow yourself to suffer, this isn't harming you.
I do know how Disney spends its money and so do you. It is spent to fund Michael Moore's films. You're ok with your money going to support Moore's work, that's your call. These guys rely on folks like you either not putting it together or not caring or just being dupes.
"Now instead of one trip to Disney World in my whole lifetime, you've inspired me to make several."
The term "useful idiots" can be used by both the right and the left. Giving money to a corporation that funds the antithesis of what one believes qualifies one for that club.
I just spent two magical weeks at Disney World, and your report of the Hall of Presidents is incorrect. There is a stirring speech by President George W. Bush, followed by a lengthy speech by Lincoln. You should see for yourself.
Hey Sweetie, do a Google for "disney" and see how many non-homosexual unofficial Disney sites you find that are using the mouse ears, then get back to me.
I breaks my heart to see how Michael Eisner stripped Disney of its reputation.
What did the mechanical W say? How did the audience react?
foreverfree
Never saw it. What happened?
The Democrats have now destroyed Disney World for normal families.
Fine by me. I'll spend my money on a house at the shore.
I'm done with Disney.
You and I must be on different mailing lists and watching different media.
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