Like all sterotypes this is too simplistic. A hell of a lot of GQueers in their condos*, and their nice middle class jobs are just as racist, sexist and fascist as open Neo-Nazis. (Check out some of the Login Cabin Republicans sometime.) And a hell of a lot of fellas who get their hands dirty for a living prefer the company of their mates.

     I've been involved in left-wing politics since I was 17 (back in 1978, do the math yourself.) That's also the year that I came out and joined the Gay 'Community'. I can remember how the only bars that would let me and my boyfriend in where Hustler Bars. Since the 'Gay Community' were afraid of being labelled as paedophiles they abandoned Queer Youth to the paedophiles. Me 'n me boyfriend of the time were into the 'Blues Brother' look (that I only found out later was the Ska look)

     In 1980, I moved with my folks to Germany, where I worked for the Canadian Military. I lived there until 1986. While I was there I got involved with the ECMC (European Community of Motorcycle Clubs/Europe's largest leather organization) and HIOB (Homosexuelle Information Ortenau Baden). I also changed from being a non-observant Jew into a (somewhat) observant Jew. I dressed as a Traditional Skinhead, but the only people I knew of who called themselves 'Skinheads' were Fascisten. (I wish I could find a photo of me and my scooter)

     I've lived in Toronto since 1986. When I came back to Toronto, skins and punks were barred from all the Gay Clubs. (Lovely Community isn't it). I let my hair grow out a bit and became active in the scene here in Toronto. One year I was on the Pride Day Committee. I've also been a member of the Right-To-Privacy committee , the Lesbian and Gay Archives, the Judy Garland Memorial Bowling League, A gay Sci-Fi Club, AIDS Action Now, Singing OUT! (Lesbian and Gay Chorus) and the (get this) Ad-Hoc-Committee for the Formation of a National Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual/Transgendered Organization in Canada. Try saying that in one breath!

     So the point of all of this, I get my merit badges for participation in the "Queer Community". However, since I am NOT a white, anglo-saxon, middle-class consumer princess there is no place for me or my friends in the 'Gay Community'. The 'Gay Community' is nothing more than a marketing scam.

* A friend has asked me to specify that not only GQueers live in condos.

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