I was thinking the other day, as I looked at yet another ribbon supporting some cause or another, that there should be some sort of multi-purpose ribbon. Something representative of a unified diversity.
What could possibly fit this better than the rainbow?
Of course, it struck me quickly that the ribbon of color often is used by homosexuals as a group.
Which is a damn shame. No single entity should have it. I realize that you can be black, white, asian, martian, whatever, and be homosexual, but once you identify yourself as a minority, as a classification, you've set yourself apart. Hence, no rainbow.
Purple triangles are rightly out for this body of people, but history of the group should dictate its symbol. I'll leave it to them.
It's interesting that "gay" is one of the terms that folk in the gay community at my campus don't want applied to homosexuals. I don't understand why, but I'd recommend ditching the rainbow yet again. If a friggin' rainbow doesn't say "gay" I don't know what does.
Maybe they could choose something manly... guns, missiles... I dunno.
So, upon further reflection I considered these options for my universal ribbon:
Brown (swirled together paints): I think this one is taken by colostomy patients, so I'll pass.
Prism: Perfect. That's right. I want reflective, multi-surfaced distractions on every bumper. Especially during the weekend while I'm safe at home.
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