January 25, 2012

Group worried about 'undesirable gays'

There is a group of residents in south London, England, who are frightened that the location of the gay Pride House event at this year’s Olympics will prove to be a “magnet for undesirable elements of the gay community."

The green space being proposed for the event is also being used by Pride London, meaning the area will be used “exclusively” by gay, bi and trans people for two and a half weeks.

Of course, Friends of Clapham Common is not objecting because of any disdain they feel for gays in general. It's just that all communities have “undesirable elements," it said.

The event being planned would include live music, entertainment, and sports. Creator Chad Molleken said it will “welcome athletes, dignitaries, media, Londoners and visitors from around the world with a dynamic and entertaining programme in support of the LGBT community."

However, the Friends countered that the Pride House event would not “raise a decent income for [the area] since much of it will be for charitable purposes benefiting the LGBT causes." Damn you charity!

“Reference to ‘undesirables’ is incredibly offensive and exposes the real motivation for this objection," explained Christopher Wellbelove, a local councillor. "This is a huge opportunity for Clapham and Lambeth to participate in London 2012, showing their support ... during the games together with LGBT athletes from around the world."

Lambeth Council agreed with Wellbelove. “Lambeth has a very diverse cultural community," it said in a statement. "The Council welcomes the important cultural, economic and social contribution the LGBT makes to the wellbeing of the borough.”

To be fair, if the Friends are referring to gays who take up half the dance floor when they bust a move (and you know who you are), then it has a point ...

Group fears ‘undesirable gays’ at Olympics event [PinkNews]

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