Pride NYC Banning Police From Events Until 2025

NYC Pride doesn't want police at its events anymore, until at least 2025.

[RebelGoneLoco]

That's dumb! Aren't these people the first ones to call the cops when someone is gay bashing them?

[FM-nmng]

So, if something goes down and they have to call the cops, does the dispatcher respond, "Sorry, they won't be available to help you until 2025."

[lady]

Make sure you dont call 911 for anything

[sportluck]

How are they allowed to ban cops in public?

[dazesalaz]

Oh no...this doesn't sound like a good idea to me. Let's see how it turns out.

[Jazzy]

I'm gay n this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard...I've been to pride TWICE and only twice because of what goes on...trust me the police were needed...so many fights break out it's ridiculous...I'm all for police reform and equal treatment under the law but this plan is so bad you would've thought De Blasio came up with it.

[TowTruckNate]

You get a bunch of drunk drama queens in the middle of the city all angry about something or another and you don't think fights are going to break out??

[WanderingRationalist]

Imagine being so blinded by wokeness that you can’t see police as allies to targeted communities.

[patrickanarchy-official]

Not a wise move. As a crossdressing person who previously lived in NYC. We need as much support from the NYPD as possible. The streets aren't safe like they were a few years ago. Stop backstabbing the police!

[js]

I'm gay and this sucks . . . Wtf, pridenyc??, !, !!!! Stupidest thing they ever did!!! No one asked me and all the other thousands of gay New Yorkers, I bet most of us want the police at events and appreciate all they do, .heroes!! Hey I'm asking all nypd to join me as my guests.

[rerite]

Thugs be thinking: man, we got to hit the Gay Parade. No cops, bro!

[trumantang]

Just painted a target on their back, good job

[QuantumOfSolace]

What a joke! And they want to be accepted??? Don’t call 911 when you need help.

[ak]

Does not sound very inclusive. How can they ban someone from attending a public event?

[theo]

I wonder if organizers open themselves up for law suits if they are injuries/fatalities do to lack of security?

[sanansa]

so who do they call when someone either robs or attacks them...? do they just blow a whistle and hope somebody will help..

[orangecat]

they can't do that a lot of bad people will show up to pride and cause problems

[TehTechExpert]

I heard there are free wallets, credit cards, phones, shoes, designer clothing, and other valuables there.

[nobodyimportant]

Well if they call the police don't respond.

[japc]

What is their float this year...a T-Cell?