The Burien Independence Day Parade 2011

[elfs]

It was a beautiful Fourth of July here in Burien, where the weather reached a sweltering 74F (23C), and Omaha had volunteered to do her annual part with the 33rd District Democrats, and Kouryou-chan was commandeered into showing up for her dance school's part in the parade.

Comments

[resonant]

"their rules still say you must be a heterosexual monotheist to join"

Very odd - I wonder how they cleared that weird policy with the organization leaders. I suppose if someone clues in the head office, the local troup will be forced to stop discriminating.

[resonant]

The Scouts had a kiosk at last weekend's Pride in Toronto, and were agressively recruiting for leaders to act as positive role models. From their FAQ:

"Scouts Canada does not discriminate for reasons of gender, culture, religious belief (see above) or sexual orientation."

[aelfie]

Boy Scouts of America is allowed to discriminate against the Queer community and atheists because its a private organization. Went all the US Supreme Court.

See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Scouts_of_America_v._Dale for more detail.

[elfs]

Unfortunately, for a "private organization," it sure fights like Satan was at its back for discounts and privileges usually only accorded public, non-discriminatory institutions.

[wyrdone]

" where the weather reached a sweltering 74F (23C), "

ROFLMAO. I was just outside Raleigh, NC on the 4th. It was 98F (36C) and close to 75% humidity. I felt like I needed another shower after just walking out the front door at 10am.

[srmalloy]

People may look ridiculous on a Segway, but just think of how silly people would look on a commercial version of this walker.