I like to visit the Sydney Star Observer’s (SSO) website a couple times a month to keep abreast of what is happening in the gay community there but usually I end up shaking my head at just how petty and stupid people are.
This time there is an ongoing uproar about the police presence during Sleaze Ball, a dance party linked to Mardi Gras (the gay one). This party is generally attended by the gays who think using drugs for recreational purposes is not only acceptable – it’s mandatory, and letters regarding the problems that occured as a result of the police presence only serve to emphasise how much of a drug haven it is.
One writer complained that he was arrested and charged when he handed over drugs after being approached by police, making a point of explaining that the sniffer dog wasn’t even paying attention to him. Others tried to use the ‘this doesn’t happen at straight events‘ card, despite the fact that it does, and yet others complained they shouldn’t be penalised for drugs that only affect them (I’m curious about these drugs that affect other people too).
Out of all the rubbish that was written I liked a single response that pointed out how hypocritical the gay community is. This writer mentioned that the gay community constantly complains about a lack of police presence/help, but when they do their job it’s a different story.
You can always count on a gay newspaper for drama :)
Reading SSO sometimes make me doubt my gay credentials, fearing some katoey will kick my door in and take my card from me, because I usually couldn’t care less about practically everything they’re claiming is a gay issue. I guess it’s very selfish of me to be like that, but I don’t see how segregating ourselves from a society we clearly crave acceptance from will help anything.
PS It should be said that there is a large portion of the gay community who think segregation is a great idea.
