I know everyone has read the news about the "Straight Pride Parade" group that's looking to host a parade in Boston. We want to clear a few things up.
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First, Boston's values are clear: respect, diversity, and acceptance of all. As Mayor, I'm proud to host our annual Pride Week, where our city comes together to celebrate the diversity, strength and acceptance of our LGBTQ community.
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Second, permits to host a public event are granted based on operational feasibility, not based on values or endorsements of beliefs. The City of Boston cannot deny a permit based on an organization's values.
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This "Straight Pride Parade" doesn't yet have a permit, but is working to amend their application for permits to host a public event.
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Whatever outside groups may try do, our values won't change. I invite each and every person to stand with us, and show that love will always prevail. Join us in celebration this Saturday for the
@bostonpride Parade and in the fight for progress and equality for all.pic.twitter.com/AwoGuuHuVp
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weird for you to say that
@marty_walsh since the city has absolutely denied permits to left-leaning applicants on this basishttps://twitter.com/marty_walsh/status/1136752378940706822 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Do you think there's a value to devoting police resources to a rally for people who have historically caused violence at public gatherings?
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I know you can't deny a permit based on beliefs, but you CAN deny it if there is strong evidence that they intend to attack counterprotestors.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jun/07/straight-pride-parade-organizer-cheers-media-attention-but-event-is-uncertain …
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This is such a cop out. It's proof of how broken the system is when the state puts the safety of it's citizens below the rights of hate groups.
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