Could you handle a day without the gays?

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  Posted by Destiny Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:04am PST

  well i think it is their decision as to whether they want to be gay or not

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  Posted by mememe Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:05am PST

  If I called in "gay" my boss would be confused .... then he would be angry. This tactic may play out successfully in cities with large gay communities, but it would not be looked upon kindly where I live (and I live just outside of NYC in the 'burbs, not exactly the backwoods !) I think employers will view the action antagonistically, getting people who support gay rights into trouble (reprimand or disciplinary action, fodder for a bad review?) with their employers. A worthwhile price to pay for a gesture? Then again, what is a cultural revolution (think the civil rights movement) but a strung together series of gestures, creating a (tidal-wave) movement ?

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  Posted by Brenda Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:10am PST

  This is a great comment.I'm a single mother of a beautiful 19year old teen Gay.We have strugle but we need more support for the teen gay communitty.Stop dsiscriminating it hurts me to know how difficult it can be for this teens to accomplish what they desire if there is no support.We are voters too and have rights too.So come out and have fun too the fullest.Love each other.So go on and have some fun.Single mother of Boston,Mass 02130.

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  Posted by Rowdygirl Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:33am PST

  This is idiotic.... when I can call in straight, childless or over 40?

  Who you decide to have sex with should NOT determine what you can get away with.

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  Posted by Beth Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:39am PST

  Hmm I would consider doing that. But my work is very gay friendly and so is my state.

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  Posted by powder ski Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:41am PST

  I think we as a country,have MUCH bigger problems right now.Straight married male,getting kinda tired of the pissiin and moaning.Your gay,that's cool but let's worry about putting food on our tables and teaching our kids to be smarter than the dummies on wall st.

  Then we can worry about gay sick days,seriously

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  Posted by MochaMama42 Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:04pm PST

  Well, perhaps it isn't really that one doesn't have to literally call out or request a day off from work with the explanation that you are gay or it's gay day. How about arrange to use PTO, Vacation, etc because it is International Human Rights Day, and definitely if one is able, be of service that day.

  It's a noble idea, I'm glad you shared.

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  Posted by Jason Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:08pm PST

  Man I wish it was "Year without a Gay" how great would that be!

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  Posted by a c Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:20pm PST

  This is not about "calling in sick" this is about human rights.

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  Posted by effenjen Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:52pm PST

  This is a joke, right?! If one of my employees called in "gay", I would laugh. Not really. I would tell them I don't give a damn what they're sexual preference is, nor do I care. That has nothing to do with why I hired them, and it will not be tolerated as an excuse to take off work while my "straight" workers are here! It's called an excuse. Do it on the weekend like everyone else.

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