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The gay/lesbian community in Texas
truly supports all the businesses in the
Cedar Springs area, and if they can't
accomodate really worthwhile
fundraising efforts in the community
for two days a year (plus or minus half
a day) then the supporters of those
businesses, yours truly as one, should
look at whether we want to continue
supporting people who are so money-
orientated that they can't adjust their
store hours for a great cause and "com-
munity effort."
I think we should question if they
really are part of the community or just
investors looking to take all they can
get. I recognize that most probably do
donate to the same organizations that
the proceeds of Razzle Dazzle benefit,
but the individual gay/lesbian also
appreciates having the opportunity to
support those causes via community
programs, of which Razzle Dazzle is
one.
Bruce Campbell
Dallas
I am outraged that many of the mer-
chants along Cedar Springs Road do
not want Razzle Dazzle Dallas to hold
its street party there.
It is in the middle of our community
where many gays and lesbians congre-
gate, shop and party at night. We as a
"I personally use many
of these shops when I
am in Dallas, but I may
take my business else-
where."
— Sandy Crunden
community need to support all efforts
like Razzle Dazzle and the gay pride
parade because of the decades of our
suppression due to the right wing of
this country.
I personally use many of these shops
when I am in Dallas, but I may take my
business elsewhere.
Sandy Crunden
Sachse
I am outraged that some merchants
on Cedar Springs want Razzle Dazzle
to go elsewhere because the annual
street party hurts their business.
It is the pinnacle of corporate greed
for these businesses to claim they can-
not endure reduced profits one time a
year while the gay community gives
money to charity. Perhaps the mer-
chants who signed the letter should
remember that they would not be in
business without the gay community.
We spend our money in their stores
the other 2>64 days of the year. Perhaps
we should stop until the merchants'
attitudes get a much-needed reality
check.
Steve Walters-Dearmond
Dallas
OLCS says thanks
Once again, Dallas has shown by
example that it is a friendly and sup-
portive place that opens its arms to
everyone.
More often than not, when a call for
assistance goes out, there is usually
someone available to help. Oak Lawn
Community Services recently had such
an experience.
On behalf of OLCS, I want to extend
my deepest gratitude to everyone
involved in putting on the outstanding
benefit show held for OLCS on Sunday,
Aug. 29 at Buddies II. After 17 years of
service to the lesbian and gay commu-
nity, we at OLCS find it heartwarming
to experience the community's continu-
ous support.
Sandy Meyers, Tammi Riley, Cindy
Steinhoff and the entire staff of Buddies
II, as well as their patrons and Connie
McClain and all the entertainers and
area businesses who participated by
donating their time, talent and prizes
went above and beyond. Through all
their efforts, they raised $2,156, which
will go a long way toward helping
OLCS continue to provide services to so
many persons in need.
Again, thanks to everyone involved.
When we are alone, the challenges
seem insurmountable. But when we
stand to gether, we can lift the weight of
the world.
Gary Swisher
President, OLCS
Why are we always competing?
Recently, at the age of 27, I found
myself joining a gym and even hiring a
personal trainer. Before this year, I did-
n't buy into the whole exercise mentali-
ty. I was basically happy with who I
was.
But a book I read recently convinced
me of the need to reinvent myself. I
liked who I was, but I wanted to see
who I could become.
Three months into the exercise regi-
men I started noticing changes. Guys
who at first had not even noticed me
suddenly started saying "hi." My asth-
ma, which was a constant issue during
summers past, wasn't so bad.
If I missed one day at the gym I felt
bad — physically and mentally. I have
started to feel pressure from something
outside of me. I feel at times like I'm in
a race, purposefully running faster if
the guy next me is burning more calo-
ries than me. I'm seriously considering
tanning, and shaving my chest hair.
Why do I feel there is some unwrit-
ten game that I'm playing now? It just
seems there is a silent competition
among us. It seems being gay in Oak
Lawn means one is alv. ays competing.
If the competition isn't with ourselves,
it's against others. I wonder if others
don't feel the same way.
Charles Meehling
Dallas
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