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Rabbit, I can understand where you come from. I would not write "I AM GAY PRIDE" or "STRAIGHT PRIDE" to show off what kind of sexuality I have but Rainbow? (Yes I learn from American forums what Rainbow is about in America which different in Europe). Anyway I would like to express my feeling what I think of Rainbow.
I am an European and find that the people are overreact over that symbol of rainbow because of that "GAY PRIDE". I am wondering what you react if you see innoncent children draw rainbows? Would you forbid your children to draw rainbow, wear rainbow t-shirts, pictures, sticker etc that's because of gay pride symbol? It would expose the children into homophobes when they learn why they should not draw "Rainbow", wear t-shirts, mugs, sticker, etc. ?
Here in Europe, we view the rainbow flag as a symbol of peace and hope, not gay pride. Every kid likes to draw rainbows because they are pretty and friendly color. I have seen many rainbows in Kindergarten and schools... I have seen many rainbow stickers back of their cars... What I view? Of course pretty and friendly since I know it's a hope and world peace. I would say Environment friendly and peace symbol. I beleive that the City of Berlin is the one who knows what Rainbow is about. It might spread to Europe but it doesn't bother me really and won't change my mind because I find the color of rainbow is beautiful.
This rainbow flag is first originated in Italy as "PACE" (Peace) in 1961 , that's how influence to Europe countries...
Should I warn straight Europeans to not wear "Rainbow" t-shirts before they visit America for holiday?
I think it's ridiculous to influence the people negative over Rainbow.
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