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Amsterdam says "we are all gay" - begs gays to visit them
The Dutch tourist bureau is reaching out to American gays by trying to convince them that "everyone is gay in Amsterdam". The bureau says that gays are one of the few remaining tourist groups with any disposable income left, and they are trying to paint Amsterdam as a very gay friendly city in the hope that they'll make the trip and spend their cash in the Dutch capital.
To deliver their message, they'll be inviting the gay community in the US to visit Amsterdam using TV commercials and magazine ads.
Gay TV channel "Here TV" is even planning to show a documentary about gay friendly Amsterdam.
Of course, the whole promotion could also have something to do with the fact that Amsterdam really isn't as gay friendly as it used to be, and that many other European cities have bypassed them.
Gallery: Dutch castles
Filed under: Europe, Netherlands
Reader Comments (Page 5 of 5)
Milos Jul 19th 2009 4:21AM
Like Rodney King, I ask "Why can't we all just come together?" Why do so-called "straights" get so easily frightened by the prospect of gays in the world. They are totally harmless and the ones I have known are bright, cheerful, imaginative, artistic and fun to be and have around. Cheeses of Nazareth, can't we all just live and let live? What in the fookin' 'ell is the matter with the so-called "human race"?
Veronica RaRa Jul 19th 2009 4:37AM
Perhaps BARNEY FRANK can run for president of AMSTERDAN.
rick Jul 19th 2009 4:53AM
i hope every gay american goes over there and stays lmfao
Terry Jul 19th 2009 11:09AM
Well Dee I dont know many stable gay folks sorry and I know alot. Im sorry all you could do is tell me what a sorry rotten person I am and really had nothihng of substance to say. Yes there are also alot of hetero relationship problems also I would agree with a 50% divorce rate where Im from the odds arent very good. You must be not very long in the field, i worked in it for over 20. Im so glad you know my sexuality. I guess it makes no difference I spent a couple of hours having some wonderful sex with a woman would it?
cristal778 Jul 20th 2009 10:12AM
Uh it was Paul who wrote the words, inspired by God's spirit. God does use man to speak and write His word. How else would we know about the coming of the Messiah and how to recognize Him. The bible describes Him accurately from the old testatment to the new. The creation of the state of Israel is also foretold. How else would God impart it to us. By telephone? Or perhaps by video, or maybe the 6 o'clock news. Is that more your style?
As for the stoning of non-virgins and the silence of women?I I know it causes a reaction when that point is mentioned, but that was the culture of that time. There was a strict code of morality then. Men were also stoned for various offenses, such as cursing God, (Lev. 24:10-16) engaging in idolatry (Deuteronomy 17:2-7) etc.Slavery was different then,by the way. Slaves were treated with dignity for the most part, and were of any race. Individuals hired themselves out as slaves , or were taken to pay a debt. Respectively, this was before Jesus came, so there was no " Grace from the Law".
Go ahead and work on a Sunday too, that's your perogative. I'm sure you don't use that day for study anyway, as it's evident by your post.
Have a good day.
Cristal
John Jul 19th 2009 5:11PM
Hello Jim,
Heard of paragraphs, connect the dots.
Our governments are out of control! The ONLY way to bring them back to OUR senses is stop funding every hair brain idea or "Theory" they come up with to seize the fruits of our labor.
One day you will sit up from a deep sleep and realize that John guy was on to something long before you even knew what hit you.
This is FUN!
Hear from you later Jim?
John
Chris P Jul 20th 2009 10:18PM
Well I guess its true then you were all born gay no uncle daddy molestation or moms gay hairdresser convincing you as a child that gay is right. Also I see that science disproved gay as a mental disorder? That never happened it is impossible for science to do that. I still Do not hate you like you hate me. I feel your just one more lost crowd sinking the fine america that was built on Values. I do not fear what I know will never happen. Gay will never be recognized as a civil union as long as a vote has final say. Maybe all of you wealthy gays can pool together to bribe more political figures that might work. I am somewhat personally responsible for having gay pride march thier asses right out of tampa When I called the mayors office to remove gay pride posters from the public library. It worked and Tampa Bay was saved from being Tampa Gay . You see I am about straight rights .WE have the right to be straight without any gays bothering us about it. You call us breeders ,That is what we are built for .The penis goes into the vagina . That is also in your childrens books. Test tube babies will only go so far when the grow up wondering how the hell they were concieved with two daddys or mommys. I know a cure is out there for you you must fight the gayness inside you and realize that it is one of your lifes troubles and not one of its joys. We are all screwed up in our own special way . When you deny concience that is sin. Hate me if you want That will be one more thing you need to clean from your soul.
isham Jul 25th 2009 5:32PM
Dear friends
all i can say i support gays in the netherlands, people have to know that huge of gays in the arrab world but sadly they are not free yet they are not protect