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Gay games: Montreal on top? The organizers of Montreal's bid for the 2002 Gay Games are entering their stretch drive. With the final decision to be handed down in Denver on November 13, they held a press conference on Tuesday to whip up public support. Mayor Pierre Bourque spoke eloquently of Montreal's tolerance and diversity. But the mayor may not be all that tolerant: citing scheduling difficulties, Bourque said he has yet to decide whether or not he will be in Denver to help make the final pitch. >> Montreal is competing against Sydney, Dallas, Long Beach and Toronto. Here at the Mirror, we have compiled the top five unofficial reasons why Montreal should host the games (aside from the possible $200 million in economic activity generated by the event): 5. Shot-putters can hang out in uniform at Fetish Café. >> 4. It will provide an excuse to finally tear down the Biodôme and turn it back into a velodrome. >> 3. Opening ceremonies courtesy of House of Pride. >> 2. Closing ceremonies at the Big O can be made into a kingsized circuit party, with track and field equipment transformed into party gadgetry, courtesy of the Bad Boy Club of Montreal. >> 1. Certain as-yet-unnamed politicians, when confronted with a celebration of queer culture that dwarfs Divers/Cité, might finally admit what everyone already knows anyway and come out of the closet. -- Philip Preville
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