Bradford Carter
retail manager | Wilkes-Barre
"The mere fact that you’re an openly LGBT police officer doesn’t get you to the front of a Pride parade. There probably are more deserving individuals who’ve contributed more to the advancement of our community. I hope that all sensitivities can be taken in account, and that a solution is reached."
Rebecca Kinnebrew
registered-nurse case manager | Huntsville, Ala.
"The officers should be treated fairly. Mistreatment of anyone is antithetical to any civil-rights movement. My suggestion would be to hold a community-wide meeting. Try to reach a consensus. The process itself will have a beneficial consciousness-raising effect."
Dain Saint
studio owner | Queen Village
"The police should be involved in the parade. But the extent of their involvement remains to be seen. I’d be disappointed if they were entirely excluded. I understand both sides of the issue. It’s an important conversation, and I’m glad people are having it. But it’s not my place to say what the outcome should be."
Clay Williams
hobby-store owner | Huntsville, Ala.
"Leading the parade may be a bit much. But have them march in the body of the parade, as an organized contingent. To deny them any role in the parade would be wrong. I think letting them march in the body of the parade would be a good compromise."
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