- Carolyn Davis
The other day I reported that Dallas City Councilwoman Carolyn Davis didn’t show up for Sunday’s gay Pride parade despite having indicated she would be there. To her credit and my surprise, Davis twice tried to return my phone call from Tuesday, and we finally spoke this afternoon. Davis told me she’s attended both of the other gay Pride parades since she was first elected to represent District 7, in 2007 and 2008.
“I just didn’t make it this year,” Davis said. “I left church, I had out of town family members come in, and it was a Sunday, so I had to deal with my family members and get them back on the road.
“I had personal family business,” she added. “It’s a Sunday, and I just could not make it at the last minute, but I do support it and I’ve gone for two years.”
Which is exactly why you shouldn’t jump to conclusions. The gay community, at least as represented by some at The Voice, is far too reactionary. There are instances when a reactionary stance is appropriate, but this was not the case here.
S, with all due respect, I disagree with you. Family’s of politicians know they have busy schedules and her response is a lazy attempt to provide an excuse. She would like for us to accept it hook, line and sinker, but I don’t buy it. If you or I no show or no call an invitation we deserve the wrath of a scorned host/hostess.
John, Officials who accept an invitation and no show no call deserve an ass chewing. She will think twice next time. Was the parade delayed because of her?