The true test of the city's tolerance, openness, and liberalism would be a "Pride Parade" celebrating heterosexuality and traditional families. If it gets struck down by the city, or protested by members of the Gay, Lesbian, etc. community, for being offensive to them, then we know that noone is interested in promoting diversity and celebrating all lifestyles, but in provocation.

Eli Yishai the rascist homophope that heads a criminal cult can go crawl back in his cave where he belongs. How strange not a word when 7 Shas MKs were convicted of serious criminal charges and some imprisoned. Some how i think this discusting man is the last person to be teaching morals. Israel has a large gay population and unlike who are entitled to their freedom and democracy despite what Eli Yishai thinks. Eli yishai should stay in Jerusalem or better still transfer him to Tehran where he belongs.

As they say, 'too much open-mindedness causes your brain to fall out'. What possible gain does society have in letting people parade in order to glorify their particular form of sex? It is completely self-serving, and only promotes deviancy to a society which struggles for a more moral and productive life.

I say don't ban the gay but add on different occasion straight only parade. traffic is going to be bad in both parades but it's for a good cause.

some things are just not ok.period

The gays won't be spitting, cursing, throwing dirty diapers hitting policemen or burning tires. Every year the gay parade passes without incident. The only ever recorded incidents were because of some deranged in the closet gay religious zealots who tried to kill a gay man. (thou shalt not kill ?) Live and let live. Jews have been persecuted enough. Don’t let the persecution continue on our own front-door step.

yeah, there wouldnt be a problem from gay people on that because they aren't bigoted and filled with hatred/fear of differences.

Let's assume that there is no reason for gays to be ashamed. OK But there is NO reason to be proud of being GAY (Good As You). NONE! The issue is really that simple. No need to have the marches; after which there would be no need to ban them. Full stop, period. It really gets no simpler than this. Mike

Desensitivization cannot transform immoral into moral. Humanist PC does NOT equate to morality, but, let's be clear, it DOES position itself as the adversary (Hebrew שטן / Satan) of the Elohim of the Bible. Paqid Yirmeyahu Paqid 16, The Netzarim, Ra'anana, Israel Israeli Orthodox Torah Jew (Teimani Baladi Dardai) Advocate for Logic as Halakhic Authority Welcoming Jews & non-Jews www.netzarim.co.il

as Morality. If I have to fight immorality by being "intolerant", so be it. I want a moral society first, and then a "tolerant" one.

They are not a normal stuff. What is normal,some may ask. Normal is what is primordial;normal is what is natural;normal is what creates;normal is Creation. Gays are not normal.

Sorry but as a gay man and a non beliver i do not recognise the Torah nor do i live by its rules. being gay is someones genetic makeup not a life style choice as is being religious. I think if you would like an example of immoral ity i suggest you look to your ultra orthadox pals as is all the worlds media who are busy attacking our security forces both physically and mentally in the name of religion.

on the palis gay web site, cause they keep TB here, just wondering that's all.

but that doesnt mean you have to act on it and if you cant hold back at least you can not flaunt it and be proud of something immoral. everyone has their test and challenges in their life. maybe this one is yours......

Well , begin by tolerating others , by tolerating people who don't share your lifestyle and beliefs . This Yishai , and supporters only bring hate and division by their declarations and acts . The non believers tolerate you , yes , TOLERATE you , show a little bit respect to them .

who calls himself an "orthodox" Jew , but can't give any name of a TRUE Orthodox Rabbanut that confirms his pseudo and self proclaimed conversion .

Maybe no shame but definitely nothing to be proud of, Martin

A high sense of self worth is what they can be proud of. As much as you homophobes try and strip them of that, they still have it and will continue to have it.

And why do you attack people that have not attacked homosexuals? A little touchy are you dear? Pride - from the Oxford English Dictionary A person who or thing which causes a feeling of pride (freq. in pride and joy below); the foremost, the best, of a group, country, etc Arrogant or overbearing conduct, demeanour, etc., arrogance, haughtiness The quality of having a high, esp. an excessively high, opinion of one’s own worth or importance; inordinate self-esteem Which of the above would you say best fits gay pride. GAY - Good As You - was far better don't you think? Mike

They are proud to live in a great country that allows them to live their life freely . A free country that allows them to have their "house" , a specialised clinic , and their parades .

Let the proud be ashamed; for they perverted my cause with lying; I will think on Your Commandments.

Make search of Tanach on the words 'pride' and 'proud'. You will be in shock! IT WORKS ! ! !

You have single handedly demonstrated WHY there is a gay parade. Your TB makes it very clear why there is a need for gays to be accepted. Your arrogance surpasses the outer limits of decency. Don't worry, we all know you are a guy with a 'u' and not with an 'a' - but maybe you need a little help with your sexuality - you don't seem to be sure about it.