Have some pride today

Maybe one of the most ignored and abused rights noted in the US Constitution is the right to assembly. I interpret that to mean if I want to have a group that excludes women, men, black white, gay, straight, kids, seniors, ugly, beautiful, I should be permitted to do so.

1st Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

In addition, I believe inherent in this right is the right not to be forced to be a part of a group you don't want to be in. Leave it to the people of "freedom" to force four fire fighters in San Diego to participate in a gay pride parade.

King's Right has some commentary on the issue.