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Pride is very much (I’m guessing) like going to gig – you’re around people who are like you and you can just talk and get on with complete strangers without any hassle (and like a gig, you get the odd prick, who just wants to get attention, pushing and shoving others. (Yes that last one is no way near as serious as being physically attacked, but comments like that can affect people mentally) Examples are the thugs who attacked the two girls on a London bus, the knife attack on two lads in Liverpool and the idiots making stupid comments on the Liverpool Echo app regarding Liverpool pride. Unfortunately, the nobs may relate to just a small group, with the majority of people being accepting and easygoing people. The phrase “Treat others the way you would want to be treated” is something most of us live by. I don’t know why others have to make a big deal of it, taking the piss is different) – as long as they’re not a nobhead, but just someone who wants to go out and have fun and a good time, and not just looking for trouble. I don’t care if you’re gay, different race or religion – I’m happy to be around anyone, talk to anyone (I’m not a Saint, but everyone is equal. However, even in 2019 you still get sad, pathetic arseholes who are either ignorant and just after trouble or just people who are just after attention. Pride is more about respect, tolerance, acceptance and equality – people who live their lives the way they want having a good time, not just out to cause trouble. Pride may still be linked to the LGBT community but I think it is more about everyone who are “different” – people (of all races, genders, religions) coming together and being among others who accept them for who they are. Well, the Pride festivals/marches may have started about gay rights, but now I think it has evolved into so much more. Let’s start with the misconception that Pride parades is for gays. I know this is a sensitive issue and I am not trying to offend anyone with my wording (Apart from the dickheads) – hopefully you get what I’m trying to say! I know it’s late, but in the spirit of Pride, I feel like I should have my say.