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Gay Day Flops

December 15. 2008

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The “Day Without A Gay” campaign has flopped. Even some gays did not support the measure, where an organization instructed them to call in sick or “gay” to remind America of what it would be like to live without gays.

'Day Without a Gay' participation spotty

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A daylong work stoppage for which people were encouraged to call in "gay" to express support for same-sex marriage drew spotty participation Wednesday, with some gay rights activists praising the event and others questioning its value.

People who opted to take the day off from their jobs as part of the national "Day Without a Gay" were encouraged to perform community service, and charitable organizations across the country said they had volunteers showing up...

In San Francisco's gay Castro district, several residents and merchants said they endorsed the cause but did not think a work stoppage or spending boycott was practical, given the poor economy and how quickly the strike was organized.

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