CoP Paints LGBT Rainbow Crosswalks in Gay Area of CC

[AvalonFal]

So, do Italian, Irish, Polish, etc. neighborhoods get crosswalks like their flags?

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/trending/Rainbow-crosswalks-come-to-Philadelphia.html

 

[OldManYellsatCloud]

Because nothing says "we just want to fit in and be treated like everyone else" like painting the street to call attention to your gayness.

 

[NickleDimer]

Big improvement from those same crosswalks being painted with male prostitute blood 25 years ago.

 

[YourBuddyRayhad]

Colored paint instead of plain old white. Is there no end to the advantages we reap?

 

[Full Marx]

Big improvement from those same crosswalks being painted with male prostitute blood 25 years ago.

yeah I'm sure male prostitutes were murdered at epic rates in the 90s in philly.

 

[NickleDimer]

Not murdered, just beaten.

 

[Full Marx]

Since burrs is preoccupied with whatever stiff the Sixers took tonight, I'll fill in for him as the defender of the CoP.

Sources? Links to articles? Add beating gay men to the list of things I've never seen right next to a taco.

 

[The_Z_Man]

Here's the source.

You know, if someone crosses the street on one of these, that person is legally obligated to have sex with someone of their gender within 1 hour.

 

[Ninetynine5.0]

The ones who are offended, protest or mock the most are usually the ones caught in the mens room stalls later on.

 

[Novacatt94]

Because nothing says "we just want to fit in and be treated like everyone else" like painting the street to call attention to your gayness.

 

[NickleDimer]

Has the CoP advanced to the "we just want to fit in and be treated like everyone else" stage yet? I seem to recall some much publicized center city hate beatings within the last year or two. I think CoPers could still use some visual reminders that it's okay that everyone in the world is not exactly like them.

 

[Novacatt94]

A couple of boozed up punks sucker punched two gays on Chestnut Street, therefore the entire city is homophobic.

That's rather hyperbolic, isn't it?

 

[YourBuddyRayhad]

If you don't like us, don't want to be around us, wouldn't you appreciate the "warning" that the colors give?

 

[Novacatt94]

Not really. I don't think it's necessary to advertise one's sexual orientation.

 

[NickleDimer]

therefore the entire city is homophobic.

You jumped to that conclusion, pal. Not me. I just noted that it's not just an unneeded plea for attention if hate crimes have happened very recently in a "nice" neighborhood nearby.

 

[YourBuddyRayhad]

Not really. I don't think it's necessary to advertise one's sexual orientation.

There's something I miss about the old school boy bar. Now straights even go in them. I liked it before, next to no lighting, no windows, drinks stiff as hell.

 

[Novacatt94]

Bet that wasn't the only thing that was stiff.

 

[Novacatt94]

You jumped to that conclusion, pal. Not me. I just noted that it's not just an unneeded plea for attention if hate crimes have happened very recently in a "nice" neighborhood nearby.

And you jumped to the conclusion that I "need a visual reminder that it's okay that everyone in the world is not exactly like (me)."

 

[NickleDimer]

And you jumped to the conclusion that I "need a visual reminder that it's okay that everyone in the world is not exactly like (me)."

I said nothing in reference to what you specifically do or don't need reminders of. Do you self-identify as a CoPer?

 

[Novacatt94]

I did not grow up here and do not reside within the CoP city limits proper, but I do live in the CoP metro area.

Does this mean I am exempt from the requirement that I need a reminder that not everyone in the world is like me?

 

[Ninetynine5.0]

I did not grow up here and do not reside within the CoP city limits proper, but I do live in the CoP metro area.

Does this mean I am exempt from the requirement that I need a reminder that not everyone in the world is like me?

The chances of you having a Pee Wee Herman/Fred Willard moment are increasing with every post.

 

[Novacatt94]

The chances of you having a Pee Wee Herman/Fred Willard moment are increasing with every post.

That's a bizarre response. Are you projecting?

I am simply asking who is required to receive this reminder that not everyone in the world is the same. If there are specific geographic boundaries, I'm curious to know what they are.

 

[NovaUSMC01]

http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2015/06/24/seattle-unveils-rainbow-crosswalks/

COP not alone. 100,000 dollars for 11 of them in Seattle. It is, apparently, not a taxpayer expense. Anyway, just adding to the discussion.

 

[PeterN]

I wonder if the Radnor zoning board would approve...

 

[Mainliner II]

Has the CoP advanced to the "we just want to fit in and be treated like everyone else" stage yet? I seem to recall some much publicized center city hate beatings within the last year or two. I think CoPers could still use some visual reminders that it's okay that everyone in the world is not exactly like them.

Unfortunately.............

 

[Mainliner II]

If you don't like us, don't want to be around us, wouldn't you appreciate the "warning" that the colors give?

definitely makes sense..............be better if the cross-walks were all pink......

 

[AvalonFal]

I wonder if the Radnor zoning board would approve...

Blue & White crosswalks with the Nova logo for Lancaster Ave.

 

[Doctor_Van]

Blue & White crosswalks with the Nova logo for Lancaster Ave.

No, evelvated pedestrain walkways are required.

 

[nardibynature123]

Why aren't there any stairs at Delbarton?