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How will Jason Collins’ coming-out affect his career?
May 16, 2013 | 235 views | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Kristen Buhalo</b><br /> table-games dealer<br /> Northeast Philadelphia<br /> “Everything I heard on ESPN is negative. It’s going to be tough for him to play with straight players. They don’t want the physical contact with him. I’ve also heard that some players don’t want to be in a locker room with him. I’ve only heard negative things about it. So it might hurt his career. But I don’t know for sure.”
Kristen Buhalo
table-games dealer
Northeast Philadelphia
“Everything I heard on ESPN is negative. It’s going to be tough for him to play with straight players. They don’t want the physical contact with him. I’ve also heard that some players don’t want to be in a locker room with him. I’ve only heard negative things about it. So it might hurt his career. But I don’t know for sure.”
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<B>Toni Leonard</b><br /> student<br /> Fairmount<br /> “There’s no such thing as bad publicity. In that sense, it’s helping his career. I think the support he’s getting outweighs the negative reactions. The reactionaries are anchoring themselves to the past, and they’re going to be left behind.”
Toni Leonard
student
Fairmount
“There’s no such thing as bad publicity. In that sense, it’s helping his career. I think the support he’s getting outweighs the negative reactions. The reactionaries are anchoring themselves to the past, and they’re going to be left behind.”
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<b>Heather Martin</b><br /> account manager<br /> Fairmount<br /> “It’s giving him a boost. I never heard of him before he came out. And I think that’s true of most people. Now, his name is out there. NBA teams will bend over backwards to sign him, just to prove they’re not homophobic. Any way you look at it, it’s helping his career.”
Heather Martin
account manager
Fairmount
“It’s giving him a boost. I never heard of him before he came out. And I think that’s true of most people. Now, his name is out there. NBA teams will bend over backwards to sign him, just to prove they’re not homophobic. Any way you look at it, it’s helping his career.”
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<b>Maxwell Morgan</b><br /> audio engineer<br /> North Philadelphia<br /> “It will help him. He’s becoming more confident as a human being, and he’ll be a better player as well. A lot of the public is proud of him. Coaches will recognize that and take him on. A team might pick him up just because they want the publicity.”
Maxwell Morgan
audio engineer
North Philadelphia
“It will help him. He’s becoming more confident as a human being, and he’ll be a better player as well. A lot of the public is proud of him. Coaches will recognize that and take him on. A team might pick him up just because they want the publicity.”
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Are lesbians more accepted in society than gay men?
May 09, 2013 | 281 views | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Austin Litteral</b><br /> bartender<br /> South Philadelphia<br /> “Yes. Straight men are still more reserved about homo-sexuality. I don’t know why. I’m a straight man. I believe everyone should be free to do as they choose. But apparently, the majority of people don’t agree. Being macho is still very much admired in society.”
Austin Litteral
bartender
South Philadelphia
“Yes. Straight men are still more reserved about homo-sexuality. I don’t know why. I’m a straight man. I believe everyone should be free to do as they choose. But apparently, the majority of people don’t agree. Being macho is still very much admired in society.”
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<b>Maria DiMeo</b><br /> server<br /> Andorra<br /> “No. Times are changing. People are more accepting of gay men. And the gay men I know are awesome. They’re fabulous. They have a different perspective on things. I know more gay men than gay women. So I’ll say gay men are more accepted.”
Maria DiMeo
server
Andorra
“No. Times are changing. People are more accepting of gay men. And the gay men I know are awesome. They’re fabulous. They have a different perspective on things. I know more gay men than gay women. So I’ll say gay men are more accepted.”
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<b>Julia Keller</b><br /> musician<br /> Bella Vista<br /> “No. I think it’s even. Straight men tend to eroticize two ladies who are together. And straight women get along great with gay men. So it does even out, in the end.”
Julia Keller
musician
Bella Vista
“No. I think it’s even. Straight men tend to eroticize two ladies who are together. And straight women get along great with gay men. So it does even out, in the end.”
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<b>Ashley Battle</b><br /> server<br /> Andorra<br /> “Yes. It’s still a man’s world for most people. So it seems a little more scandalous for men to go against the grain. When women do it, they’re just looked at as silly. It’s a sad reflection on our society, which doesn’t take women seriously.”
Ashley Battle
server
Andorra
“Yes. It’s still a man’s world for most people. So it seems a little more scandalous for men to go against the grain. When women do it, they’re just looked at as silly. It’s a sad reflection on our society, which doesn’t take women seriously.”
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Should there be criminal penalties for anti-LGBT workplace discrimination?
May 01, 2013 | 244 views | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<B>Samantha Hynds</b><br /> student<br /> Westville, N.J.<br /> “Maybe just have it as a threat but don’t actually enforce it. Anti-LGBT discrimina-tion is very wrong. But I would feel very bad if someone had to go to jail. Even if the person is an asshole, I still wouldn’t want to seem them incarcerated. I don’t like to see anyone go to jail.”
Samantha Hynds
student
Westville, N.J.
“Maybe just have it as a threat but don’t actually enforce it. Anti-LGBT discrimina-tion is very wrong. But I would feel very bad if someone had to go to jail. Even if the person is an asshole, I still wouldn’t want to seem them incarcerated. I don’t like to see anyone go to jail.”
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<b>Gus Laessig</b><br /> cafe manager<br /> Bella Vista<br /> “Yes, I have no problem with that. It would have a deterrent effect. But it shouldn’t be an idle threat. If someone is an Archie Bunker who’s blatantly violating the law, they should face some jail time. Otherwise, the law becomes meaningless.”
Gus Laessig
cafe manager
Bella Vista
“Yes, I have no problem with that. It would have a deterrent effect. But it shouldn’t be an idle threat. If someone is an Archie Bunker who’s blatantly violating the law, they should face some jail time. Otherwise, the law becomes meaningless.”
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<B>Brittany Rotondo</b><br /> musician<br /> Northeast Philadelphia<br /> “Yes, depending on the severity of the discrimina-tion. If the discrimina-tion is particularly egregious, the penalty should reflect the seriousness of the infraction. Human rights are very important to me. They should never be taken lightly. They shouldn’t be’t be overlooked in any way.”
Brittany Rotondo
musician
Northeast Philadelphia
“Yes, depending on the severity of the discrimina-tion. If the discrimina-tion is particularly egregious, the penalty should reflect the seriousness of the infraction. Human rights are very important to me. They should never be taken lightly. They shouldn’t be’t be overlooked in any way.”
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<b>Margad Sodnomragchaa</b><br /> student<br /> Westville, N.J.<br /> “No. That’s too extreme. I’m all for LGBT equality. I’m totally against discrimina-tion. But throwing people in jail is going too far. Criminal penalties for workplace discrimination would be way out of proportion.”
Margad Sodnomragchaa
student
Westville, N.J.
“No. That’s too extreme. I’m all for LGBT equality. I’m totally against discrimina-tion. But throwing people in jail is going too far. Criminal penalties for workplace discrimination would be way out of proportion.”
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Will Nancy Reagan’s support of marriage equality have an impact?
Apr 25, 2013 | 259 views | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Felicia Cadet</b><br /> student<br /> Northeast Philadelphia<br /> “Yes. She’s an important person. She’ll go down in American history. I think everyone will pay attention to what she has to say. She must be intelligent to get to her position in society.”
Felicia Cadet
student
Northeast Philadelphia
“Yes. She’s an important person. She’ll go down in American history. I think everyone will pay attention to what she has to say. She must be intelligent to get to her position in society.”
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<b>Andrew Murray</b><br /> deli cook<br /> South Philadelphia<br /> “Yes. She has some power with conservative Republicans. Some of them might change their minds and support marriage equality. They’re obsessed with her late husband and think he was a god. So naturally she’ll hold some sway with them.”
Andrew Murray
deli cook
South Philadelphia
“Yes. She has some power with conservative Republicans. Some of them might change their minds and support marriage equality. They’re obsessed with her late husband and think he was a god. So naturally she’ll hold some sway with them.”
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<b>Andrew Putney</b><br /> market researcher<br /> Manchester, Vt.<br /> “Yes, she’s the Grand Dame of the GOP. There are still people who look up to her. I always thought she was a pretty cool lady. She influenced her husband quite a bit. She humanized him. Why wouldn’t she influence the rest of the country?”
Andrew Putney
market researcher
Manchester, Vt.
“Yes, she’s the Grand Dame of the GOP. There are still people who look up to her. I always thought she was a pretty cool lady. She influenced her husband quite a bit. She humanized him. Why wouldn’t she influence the rest of the country?”
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<b>Mira Williams</b><br /> student<br /> Germantown<br /> “No. I never heard of her. Our generation doesn’t really know anything about her. People who do know [of] her are older and set in their ways. They’ve already formed their opinion [on marriage equality] and wouldn’t be affected by what she thinks.”
Mira Williams
student
Germantown
“No. I never heard of her. Our generation doesn’t really know anything about her. People who do know [of] her are older and set in their ways. They’ve already formed their opinion [on marriage equality] and wouldn’t be affected by what she thinks.”
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Could someone who opposes marriage equality be elected president?
Apr 17, 2013 | 438 views | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Ashley Lozada</b><br /> cashier<br /> Norristown<br /> “I’m an optimist by nature. I’ll take a leap of faith and say no. I truly hope that, by 2016, there will be a groundswell of support for marriage equality. It will be strong enough to prevent a marriage-equality opponent from being elected. There will always be anti-LGBT people in the world. But I’m hoping they’ll be outnumbered by LGBT supporters in 2016.”
Ashley Lozada
cashier
Norristown
“I’m an optimist by nature. I’ll take a leap of faith and say no. I truly hope that, by 2016, there will be a groundswell of support for marriage equality. It will be strong enough to prevent a marriage-equality opponent from being elected. There will always be anti-LGBT people in the world. But I’m hoping they’ll be outnumbered by LGBT supporters in 2016.”
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<b>Jenna Robey</b><br /> cashier<br /> Norristown<br /> “Yes, they’d have every opportunity to be elected. So many people are closed-minded. They shun gay people and don’t want them to be married. They’re still in the majority. I’d estimate that 60-70 percent of the public opposes marriage equality. A [presidential] candidate who opposes marriage equality could gain support from conservatives by taking that position.”
Jenna Robey
cashier
Norristown
“Yes, they’d have every opportunity to be elected. So many people are closed-minded. They shun gay people and don’t want them to be married. They’re still in the majority. I’d estimate that 60-70 percent of the public opposes marriage equality. A [presidential] candidate who opposes marriage equality could gain support from conservatives by taking that position.”
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<b>Will Rodriguez</b><br /> jeweler<br /> Rittenhouse Square<br /> “Definitely. I can’t rule out that possibility. There’s too much hate out there. I don’t see it dissipating in a long time. I have an openly gay relative. He goes through an awful lot. Even many governors are against same-sex marriage.”
Will Rodriguez
jeweler
Rittenhouse Square
“Definitely. I can’t rule out that possibility. There’s too much hate out there. I don’t see it dissipating in a long time. I have an openly gay relative. He goes through an awful lot. Even many governors are against same-sex marriage.”
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<b>Joseph Lutz</b><br /> server<br /> South Philadelphia<br /> “Yes. Unfor-tunately, there’s still quite a lot of un-acceptance there. Even in 2016, I think the un-acceptance will be formidable enough that an anti-LGBT bigot could be elected. I fully support LGBT rights. I would hope such a person would never be elected president. But I’m not sure the country is there yet.”
Joseph Lutz
server
South Philadelphia
“Yes. Unfor-tunately, there’s still quite a lot of un-acceptance there. Even in 2016, I think the un-acceptance will be formidable enough that an anti-LGBT bigot could be elected. I fully support LGBT rights. I would hope such a person would never be elected president. But I’m not sure the country is there yet.”
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Should the city’s health plans for city workers cover gender-reassignment surgery?
Apr 11, 2013 | 517 views | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Frank Hayward</b><br /> student<br /> South Philadelphia<br /> “First, there needs to be an extensive battery of tests conducted [on the patient] to screen out frivolous requests. If it’s being done for cosmetic reasons, I say no. Taxpayers shouldn’t have to foot that bill. The surgery costs a lot of money. But, if it’s truly a medical necessity, then the city should cover the procedure. It’s the right thing to do.”
Frank Hayward
student
South Philadelphia
“First, there needs to be an extensive battery of tests conducted [on the patient] to screen out frivolous requests. If it’s being done for cosmetic reasons, I say no. Taxpayers shouldn’t have to foot that bill. The surgery costs a lot of money. But, if it’s truly a medical necessity, then the city should cover the procedure. It’s the right thing to do.”
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<b>Gilberto Lopez</b><br /> health adviser<br /> Kensington<br /> “No. The city isn’t in a position to pay for something like that. It’s elective surgery. It’s not the city’s responsibility to fund it. It’s up to the person to come up with the money, if that’s their choice.”
Gilberto Lopez
health adviser
Kensington
“No. The city isn’t in a position to pay for something like that. It’s elective surgery. It’s not the city’s responsibility to fund it. It’s up to the person to come up with the money, if that’s their choice.”
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<b>Dawn Morgan</b><br /> student<br /> Northern Liberties<br /> “Yes, because this is a medical condition that can be devastating. I’m against suicide. I’m all for everything that can be done to prevent suicide. If the transgender worker is in a deep depression or is suicidal, definitely the city should cover the surgery. But not if it’s being done just for the sake of doing it. It has to be a serious medical condition.”
Dawn Morgan
student
Northern Liberties
“Yes, because this is a medical condition that can be devastating. I’m against suicide. I’m all for everything that can be done to prevent suicide. If the transgender worker is in a deep depression or is suicidal, definitely the city should cover the surgery. But not if it’s being done just for the sake of doing it. It has to be a serious medical condition.”
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<b>Rebecca Simon</b><br /> medical student<br /> Washington Square West<br /> “Yes. I’m pro-LGBT. I think it’s wrong that the surgery isn’t covered now. It’s dis-crimination based on gender identity. In this day and age, that’s unacceptable. There’s rampant discrimination against the transgender community. This is just one example that needs to be rectified.”
Rebecca Simon
medical student
Washington Square West
“Yes. I’m pro-LGBT. I think it’s wrong that the surgery isn’t covered now. It’s dis-crimination based on gender identity. In this day and age, that’s unacceptable. There’s rampant discrimination against the transgender community. This is just one example that needs to be rectified.”
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April 14, 2013
When I first read the top two people's responses I was pissed off to say the least. Mr. Hayward apparently doesn't have clue about what trans people like myself must go through to have surgery. Evaluation? It's called the WPATH Standards of Care. Do people think we just walk into a Dr.s office and they just hand us everything? If it's not for cosmetic reasons!!! Are you serious!!??? COnstructing a vagina from a penis is not a cosmetic operation. Do you have any clue what we must do in order to have this operation? Again check the WPATH standards of care. You can't simply just go and have it!!! Breast implants, nose jobs, brow lifts now they are cosmetic. Medical necessity? Your kidding me? Is surgery to repair a heart valve a medical necessity? How about to fix a birth defect? Gender Dysphoria is a medical condition. And then there's Mr. health adivsor Lopez. It's elective surgery? It is the only known cure for gender dysphoria and if not gotten leads to far too many suicides. So many more of us would have surgery if we wer all covered by health insurance. I wonder if Mr. Lopez woke up tomorrow morning with a vagina instead of a penis he would want his penis back? Well Mr. Lopez I was born with a birth defect called a penis and it needed to fixed so I could feel like a whole human being. And your a health advisor for who? The walking dead?

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Is it fair to call opponents of same-sex marriage bigots?
Apr 04, 2013 | 378 views | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Gigi D’Agostino</b><br /> bartender<br /> Blackwood, N.J.<br /> “Yes, they’re prejudiced. They shouldn’t be judging other people. It’s not their life. I don’t care if it hurts their feelings. They shouldn’t be prejudiced against people in the first place.”
Gigi D’Agostino
bartender
Blackwood, N.J.
“Yes, they’re prejudiced. They shouldn’t be judging other people. It’s not their life. I don’t care if it hurts their feelings. They shouldn’t be prejudiced against people in the first place.”
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<B>Rachel Ambrose</b><br /> baker<br /> Queen Village<br /> “Yes. They’re too aligned with their own cliques and intolerant of diversity. To me, that’s the very definition of a bigot. They’re all about passing judgment on others. I just wish they’d follow their own Golden Rule.”
Rachel Ambrose
baker
Queen Village
“Yes. They’re too aligned with their own cliques and intolerant of diversity. To me, that’s the very definition of a bigot. They’re all about passing judgment on others. I just wish they’d follow their own Golden Rule.”
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<b>Eric Nielsen</b><br /> artist<br /> West Philadelphia<br /> “No. I support same-gender marriage but, at the same time, I don’t think it’s beneficial to call opponents bigots. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Calling them names only gives them ammunition to demonize the LGBT community.”
Eric Nielsen
artist
West Philadelphia
“No. I support same-gender marriage but, at the same time, I don’t think it’s beneficial to call opponents bigots. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Calling them names only gives them ammunition to demonize the LGBT community.”
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<B>Ali Perez</b><br /> telemarketer<br /> Camden, N.J.<br /> “Yes. As a lesbian woman, I have no problem calling them bigots. They have no problem judging me. They need to get educated and learn more about other people before they spout their bigoted views.”
Ali Perez
telemarketer
Camden, N.J.
“Yes. As a lesbian woman, I have no problem calling them bigots. They have no problem judging me. They need to get educated and learn more about other people before they spout their bigoted views.”
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How would Hillary Clinton’s public support for marriage equality affect a potential presidential bid?
Mar 28, 2013 | 325 views | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Aaron Berman</b><br /> graduate student<br /> Penn Valley<br /> “Her support of marriage equality will be a huge part of her campaign. But Hillary’s base is already for marriage equality. So I don’t think that endorsement will get her more votes. But she won’t lose any potential votes. By 2016, the stigma against the LGBT community will have declined.”
Aaron Berman
graduate student
Penn Valley
“Her support of marriage equality will be a huge part of her campaign. But Hillary’s base is already for marriage equality. So I don’t think that endorsement will get her more votes. But she won’t lose any potential votes. By 2016, the stigma against the LGBT community will have declined.”
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<b>Kelly Kennedy</b><br /> server<br /> Lawncrest<br /> “Hillary will lose the conservative adult vote. But if young people are mobilized to vote — like they were for Obama in 2008 — she’ll get those votes. So supporting marriage equality will be more of an advantage for her, rather than a disadvantage.”
Kelly Kennedy
server
Lawncrest
“Hillary will lose the conservative adult vote. But if young people are mobilized to vote — like they were for Obama in 2008 — she’ll get those votes. So supporting marriage equality will be more of an advantage for her, rather than a disadvantage.”
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<b>Michael Pollard</b><br /> graduate student<br /> South Philadelphia<br /> “It will reinvigorate her base and bring out more new voters who aren’t yet old enough to vote. So if she decides to run, it will have a positive impact. I’m glad she’s doing this now. It’s the right thing to do. And she’s avoiding controversy later.”
Michael Pollard
graduate student
South Philadelphia
“It will reinvigorate her base and bring out more new voters who aren’t yet old enough to vote. So if she decides to run, it will have a positive impact. I’m glad she’s doing this now. It’s the right thing to do. And she’s avoiding controversy later.”
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<b>Nnema Uzo</b><br /> operations supervisor<br /> Miami, Fla.<br /> “It can only help her, just like it helped President Obama get re-elected. Gay marriage is inevitable. It’s only a matter of time. Hillary Clinton recognizes that fact. She’s looking to the future in a realistic manner that will benefit her.”
Nnema Uzo
operations supervisor
Miami, Fla.
“It can only help her, just like it helped President Obama get re-elected. Gay marriage is inevitable. It’s only a matter of time. Hillary Clinton recognizes that fact. She’s looking to the future in a realistic manner that will benefit her.”
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What’s your favorite springtime activity?
Mar 21, 2013 | 310 views | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Jason Johnson</b><br /> stage worker<br /> North Philadelphia<br /> “Playing my drums outdoors. I’m part of a band, and I prefer playing outdoors. It’s an entirely different vibe. The people are more relaxed. There’s more opportunity for spontaneous dancing. People can grab something to eat. Open-air festivals are definitely a preference of mine.”
Jason Johnson
stage worker
North Philadelphia
“Playing my drums outdoors. I’m part of a band, and I prefer playing outdoors. It’s an entirely different vibe. The people are more relaxed. There’s more opportunity for spontaneous dancing. People can grab something to eat. Open-air festivals are definitely a preference of mine.”
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<b>Thomas Krauss</b><br /> barrista<br /> Graduate Hospital area<br /> “Running. I like the feeling it gives me, the runner’s high. I’ll run around Washington Square at night. Spring nights in the city are really pretty. I tend to be less active in the winter. I just chill out at home. So running also helps me get back into shape.”
Thomas Krauss
barrista
Graduate Hospital area
“Running. I like the feeling it gives me, the runner’s high. I’ll run around Washington Square at night. Spring nights in the city are really pretty. I tend to be less active in the winter. I just chill out at home. So running also helps me get back into shape.”
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<b>Lynn Manning</b><br /> graduate student<br /> Society Hill<br /> “Walking my dog in the park. I have a French bulldog, and he loves to play fetch. But in the winter he has to wear a coat. He doesn’t have as much ease of movement. He has more fun playing fetch in the spring, without the coat.”
Lynn Manning
graduate student
Society Hill
“Walking my dog in the park. I have a French bulldog, and he loves to play fetch. But in the winter he has to wear a coat. He doesn’t have as much ease of movement. He has more fun playing fetch in the spring, without the coat.”
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<b>Charles Wilson</b><br /> student<br /> North Philadelphia<br /> “Hanging out in Rittenhouse Square. I love that place. It gives the city some class. I’ll just hang out and socialize with people, maybe take some pictures. On quiet days, I’ll just lay in the grass and cloud-watch.”
Charles Wilson
student
North Philadelphia
“Hanging out in Rittenhouse Square. I love that place. It gives the city some class. I’ll just hang out and socialize with people, maybe take some pictures. On quiet days, I’ll just lay in the grass and cloud-watch.”
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Should St. Patrick’s Day parades have LGBT contingents?
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<b>Stefanie Jolles</b><br /> storeowner<br /> Queen Village<br /> “Yes. I’m all about diversity. If LGBT people who are Irish want to show pride in both identities, they should have every opportunity to do that. It’s not like St. Patty’s Day is so sacred that it can’t have an LGBT theme to it.”
Stefanie Jolles
storeowner
Queen Village
“Yes. I’m all about diversity. If LGBT people who are Irish want to show pride in both identities, they should have every opportunity to do that. It’s not like St. Patty’s Day is so sacred that it can’t have an LGBT theme to it.”
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<b>Brett Mensinger</b><br /> financier<br /> New York City<br /> “Yes. I support equality for all. Years ago, the Irish were dis-criminated against in this country. Remember the NINA [No Irish Need Apply] signs? How quick some people are to forget. Of all people, why would the Irish choose to oppress another minority group? Why can’t we all just get along?”
Brett Mensinger
financier
New York City
“Yes. I support equality for all. Years ago, the Irish were dis-criminated against in this country. Remember the NINA [No Irish Need Apply] signs? How quick some people are to forget. Of all people, why would the Irish choose to oppress another minority group? Why can’t we all just get along?”
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<B>Savannah Siwiec</b><br /> student<br /> Northern Liberties<br /> “No. Let the Irish have their day. Let the LGBT community celebrate their pride in June. I don’t see the point in turning the St. Patty’s Day parade into a cause celebre for LGBT rights. To do that, you risk turning off potential supporters.”
Savannah Siwiec
student
Northern Liberties
“No. Let the Irish have their day. Let the LGBT community celebrate their pride in June. I don’t see the point in turning the St. Patty’s Day parade into a cause celebre for LGBT rights. To do that, you risk turning off potential supporters.”
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<b>Sara Vinik</b><br /> student<br /> New York City<br /> “Yes. As a queer woman, I fully support LGBT-inclusive St. Patty’s Day parades. It strikes me as mean-spirited to deny LGBTs the right to march as an organized contingent. It’s not the charitable thing to do. The LGBT community has a right to be recognized.”
Sara Vinik
student
New York City
“Yes. As a queer woman, I fully support LGBT-inclusive St. Patty’s Day parades. It strikes me as mean-spirited to deny LGBTs the right to march as an organized contingent. It’s not the charitable thing to do. The LGBT community has a right to be recognized.”
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