Unlike Target, my local Shoprite supermarket had no fear of offending their customers and expressing their support for the LGBTQ community and Pride Month.
Standing in the checkout line where these Pride bags were being sold, I witnessed no child suddenly becoming confused about their gender or sexual orientation upon seeing these rainbow-colored totes. No parents gasp in fear at the message this was sending, covering their child’s eyes in fear and boycotting the store.
But subliminally maybe it sent a message to be proud of who you are. Check out yourself and feel pride.
Be Your Self. That’s a message I’d be happy to tote with me anywhere.
Somewhere over the rainbow, tolerance waits for us all.
#HappyPride
Envisioning The American Dream 
I’m not alone in hoping the people with concern LGBTQ people somehow are a threat to our children had as much concern for the real threat of death to children by military-grade weapons.
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The contrast of their unfounded, pathological fear of anything remotely gay and their cavalier attitudes towards deadly guns is mind bogglong.
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Sally, people somewhere beyond the rainbow colors, have deliberately confused a celebration of diversity and love as a target of hate again. Wish I could attach a photo of the display at Walmart where I bought a few flags and books related to LGBTQ pride month. Instead of standing in fear people with children were purchasing good deals. None of the merchandise was aimed at children other than perhaps the colorful display.
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That is very encouraging to hear that Walmart was being so inclusive. Bravo to them!
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Standing in the checkout line where these Pride bags were being sold, I witnessed no child suddenly becoming confused about their gender or sexual orientation upon seeing these rainbow-colored totes. No parents gasp in fear at the message this was sending, covering their child’s eyes in fear and boycotting the store.
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Thanks for the reblogg!
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