Yes, we can.

[innerSpaceman]

I hate to quibble with Alex (wait ... no i don't), but pride in refusing to do something is active pride. Refusal and acting upon that refusal is an activity that can be viewed, if one chooses, as an accomplishment.


As Alex pointed out, "Black Pride" and "Gay Pride" does not mean sitting around feeling darned good to be colored and/or queer, and so pleased that you arranged to be born that way.