The St. Patrick’s Day Parade has traditionally been a celebration of the Catholicism that sustained Irish immigrants as they became Americans. The parade is preceded by a mass celebrated by the Cardinal at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.The review stand sits on the steps of St. Patrick’s. It is not clear why homosexuals would want to intrude on a Catholic celebration when they have so distanced themselves from the values and beliefs of Catholicism. Would it be appropriate for a contingent of German army veterans to march in the Salute to Israel parade? It is appropriate that politicians such as DeBlasio and Walsh who take public positions such as pro abortion and pro gay marriage exclude themselves or are excluded. It would be hypocritical for them to march in a Catholic celebration. Also people of conscience should be forced to “march” with them in any manner.
Because gays want to inject their lifestyle into EVERYTHING?
The Cardinal Archbishop of New York should have already announced that de Blasio and other pro-aborts are not welcome to march in the parade. That would have taken care of the problem.