Poll: Are you Homophobic??
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It really bothers me that people still think that homosexual sex is somehow unnatural or pointless. We're intelligent, social mammals; gay sex is something that helps to ensure that our social groups stick together. Not every member of a society has to reproduce to contribute to the group. A small percentage of people in any population are fully homosexual, and a much larger one at least open to homosexual sex. The idea that it is unnatural seems to stem from a misguided belief that sex between humans is done for the sole purpose of reproduction, rather than for forming social bonds. Homosexuality, strange as it may seem, can help keep the peace in a group. Its a shame that most modern societies have forgotten that.
What consenting adults does in their private time is no business of mine. Hetero-, homo- or bisexuality doesn't matter, it's a person's own choice wether or not to act on his/her desires. Everyone is responsible for making themselves happy.
Edit: Elaborated.
Edit: Elaborated.
I chose 'A little' because even though I've got nothing against them and think they can do whatever they want behind closed doors, I really feel awkward when I see it going on in front of me. And of course being a typical Male I don't mind when women do it but seeing a couple of dudes going down on one another scares me. But hey I'm still all for it, I just don't want to see it...
Love is love and that's all there is to it at the end of the day.
On a side note, however, I am offended by extreme displays of public affection - FROM COUPLES OF ANY SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
On a side note, however, I am offended by extreme displays of public affection - FROM COUPLES OF ANY SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Definitely not. The majority of my social circle is made up of gay (lesbian/bisexual/pansexual/intersex/trans/queer) people. It is possible to have homophobic gay people, although that applies more to gay men hating the idea of lesbians and vice versa. I couldn't hate them for being who they are any more than I could hate somebody for having naturally red hair.
False. Since it's biological in origin, it's pretty near impossible to call it biologically incorrect.Loop Stricken said:
Aaaaand if that were the only way "-phobic" could apply, you'd be right.Berethond said:
Assuming you're talking American soldiers, our soldiers by and large don't have a problem with gays and don't have a problem with gays. It's not going to stop people crusading, but then, what does?xXAsherahXx said:
One of us...One of us....chinangel said:
...Sorry, can't resist sometimes.
I find public displays of affection in general to be tacky, obnoxious, and lame... gay or straight. If you feel the need to bend your bf or gf over a table and dart your tongue down their throat in public, it seems more like pathetic attention seeking to me. It is done with the intent of putting on a show (usually unwanted) for the rest of us.
Also, whatever goes on in one's bedroom should not be of any concern to others and should be kept in the bedroom. I don't care if you gave your significant other the "Arabian Goggles" or a "Blumpkin" the other day. Gay or straight, keep it to your own damn self!
And no I'm not Amish, but regardless of preference, keep your nastiness to yourself.
Also, whatever goes on in one's bedroom should not be of any concern to others and should be kept in the bedroom. I don't care if you gave your significant other the "Arabian Goggles" or a "Blumpkin" the other day. Gay or straight, keep it to your own damn self!
And no I'm not Amish, but regardless of preference, keep your nastiness to yourself.
Though it may seem odd. I would say "Phobia" is really a good word to describe peoples reaction to gays and lesbians. Some people will do whatever they can to not see and acknowledge the existed of same sex pairings. Are the actions unreasonable? Yes. Homosexuality has existed long before religion and exists in many animal species that live today. So to deny it is unreasonable. The way quite a few people see homosexuality is the same way some people see an object they do not want to interact with, i.e. spiders, dogs, cats, etc. So yes, though it is an odd form of phobia, it still qualifies as being a phobia. To be terrified of an object is not the only form of phobia. Like Aqua-phobia, for some people they can go on the beach and some can't. You know its there, you recognize it but you won't interact with it. Very similar to being Homophobic.
And I would have hoped that your bigotry was something that is genetically related and can be fixed, but sadly, chances are that isn't the case.PinochetIsMyBro said:
Who are you to say that people need to be "fixed"? You'll notice that the medical profession don't consider homosexuality a disorder at all.