Games for all

What a great idea!

For bowler Michael Cook, it's strictly competitive. For cheerleader Eric Hoffman, it's political. And for Chicago's Mayor Richard M. Daley, it's a possible Olympics dress rehearsal.

Welcome to Gay Games VII, eight days starting on Saturday of sports and cultural events promising something for everyone -- from world-class athletics, to band concerts and art installations, to the Pink Flamingos, an outrageously campy aquatic show.

Ok. Granted. It's not really an idea now, having been around for the previous 7 years. But I think the concept is.... yes darling.... alsolutely fabulous!!

What I don't get, however, are the people who are protesting said games. Why? What's wrong with the games? You don't like gay people? Fine! Don't bloody attend! What's your problem? They're not flaunting their gayness. They're not out to steal your childfren and convert them. They're competiting!


Argh! These are prolly the same people who won't protest the pink dollar, eh?