What were the Dyke March leaders’ motives?

It seems the Orange County Dyke March organizers revealed their

true colors in your story, “Hundreds attend pride rally, march”

(Sunday). In one sentence, they said they chose Costa Mesa “because

of the city’s reputation for diversity.”

Then, in the very next sentence, Catie Profeta and Lori Hutson

said it was a “way for a traditionally conservative Orange County

community to better understand lesbians.” Thanks, ladies, for the

clarification. Which are we: “diverse” or “conservative”? Seems they

really just wanted to be in the face of a conservative community, but

used some politically correct terminology to get their permit.

By, the way, I don’t mind that they march or have a rally, but I

was a little upset by some of the offensive signs and ads for sexual

lubricants in a children’s playground. Bad choice, City Council. It

would be easier to understand their lifestyles if they would

understand that some parents are doing their best to present

sexuality as a normal, healthy part of their lives, not as something

we parade about or exercise in public.

Just my opinion.

RIC OLSEN

Costa Mesa