QUOTE(stretchmonkey @ Aug 3 2012, 08:51)

So the women and men in the 20th Century and before who stood up against gay discrimination and put their lives and reputations on the line don't deserve my "pride" in their achievements?
Not pride, it represents no achievement on your part, so for you to take pride in it is daft. AdrienAsche's two words are certainly appropriate, and I would probably add respect.