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We asked a sampling of LGBT people in Las Vegas: "is Las Vegas a gay mecca?"
Advocate, The, March 25, 2008 by David Luc Nguyen
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Scott White, 43 hospitality employee
"No, Las Vegas is definitely not a gay mecca. It is gay-friendly but doesn't market to the GLBT community. The only example of Las Vegas actively pursuing the gay community is in the Paris hotel advertising on Bravo."
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Maria Baltzar-Lopez, 33 marketing professional
"Yes. Many residents are gay or lesbian, and it creates a tolerant atmosphere."
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Damien Faria, 30 waiter
"No, Vegas is only a tourist trap. There is no gay culture here. Have you ever seen the gay pride [celebration] in Las Vegas? It's embarrassing. There is nothing to be proud of."
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Collin Kwan, 27 graphic designer
"No, Las Vegas seems to be more geared toward straight guys who come to gamble, have their bachelor parties, and gawk at female strippers."
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Regina King, 23 administrative assistant
"No, it's not a gay mecca, but I believe it's a transgender mecca. I do see many TGs come here because in Sin City everyone is here to have a good time. Also, many tourists come here looking for special girls like me. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?"
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