Why Homosexuality Should be Banned

[Shikua]

hottie

Are you trying to tease me?

[sup]It's working XD[/sup]

I completely agree, the only point I don't agree on is his metaphor for hanging around tall people because it has been proven that sexual preference is influenced by environment and isn't entirely down to genetics

Otherwise, spot on

I don't think it's proven exactly. I've seen a few conflicting studies in the issue and believe sexuality (real sexual urges, not simply how one acts on them or how they behave for the sake of culture - an entirely different issue) to be entirely genetic.

That's just my opinion and I'm well open to being proven wrong.

There's this:

 

[Baradiel]

My eyes were surprised by link I received one day from a friend via MSN. If I had gone in expecting what I saw I'd have been fine. When you are sitting in the living room surrounded by family? Well, then it's very, very awkward XD

Never again will I party with lemons!

I might regret this, but what link? What did you see, that could not be unseen?

 

[Terminal Blue]

Socially, Pride events are nice to attend sometimes because it is nice to not have to feel like you are an invisible minority. The sensation of being in a large group and knowing that everyone around you is GLBTQ can be a very liberating and empowering feeling. Unless you know what it is like, you won't know what it is like - I don't see how else I can explain it. But for a lot of people, it is a powerful thing.

You're so right, and even as someone who doesn't really like a lot of the identity politics which go into LGBT campaigning and politics, I have to say pride is amazing and I really wouldn't miss it for the world any more.

I don't know where so many straight people often have this crazy idea that the whole thing of people wanting to be publically seen, which yes I think is an important part of the pride movement, is for their benefit or trying to get a response from them.

I remember my friend cried during Pride London last year because she saw a gay couple with a young child. It turned out we'd both always assumed, growing up in different parts of rural England, that we'd never be able to have children with same sex partners without sparking tabloid headlines, because that's the only place you'd ever hear about gay adoption. For her as a lesbian to realize that it was possible to just live a normal life, to have children, that was an emotional experience.

So no, sorry straight people. Pride doesn't revolve around you, even if the rest of the world might. It's much more about speaking to LGBT people, especially those who might be closeted or have difficulty with their sexuality or might not necessarily feel much joy or happiness in it or who might have been raised, like me, in less than gay-friendly circumstances. As the name should really suggest, it's about giving those people reason to feel good about their sexuality.

So yeah, drop the 'the gay mafia are rubbing their sexuality in my face' crap and consider the function of a wedding ring, of a wedding itself, of keeping a picture of your kids on your desk at work. The only reason noone ever calls heterosexuals up on 'rubbing their sexuality in everyone's face' is because most of you don't see your sexuality for what it is. It's not universal, everything in the world doesn't link back to it or cater to it. Pride is actually one of the things which really doesn't, so maybe stop getting so defensive about it, hmm?

 

[JokerCrowe]

Sorry for the language, but OMG! That guy was hilarious! :,D
Awesome video, I like how confused people seem to get about this.
(don't) read the youtube comments and you'll see that just about 10% of the users understand what this video really is about. Which is good for youtube I guess...

 

[Broken Boy]

Are you trying to tease me?

[sup]It's working XD[/sup]

I might be trying to do just that. ; )

I completely agree, the only point I don't agree on is his metaphor for hanging around tall people because it has been proven that sexual preference is influenced by environment and isn't entirely down to genetics

Otherwise, spot on

I don't think it's proven exactly. I've seen a few conflicting studies in the issue and believe sexuality (real sexual urges, not simply how one acts on them or how they behave for the sake of culture - an entirely different issue) to be entirely genetic.

That's just my opinion and I'm well open to being proven wrong.

I don't read up on studies but from my perspective I have to think it's more genetic than environment. I was raised Baptist (ugh) but from an early age I knew I liked both boy's & girl's even being brought up in a very & I mean a VERY straight environment. I had no contact or any other influence other than straight life till my teens & found my fathers Bisexual porn. By accident of coarse *wink* so just from growing up this way both Bi & Trans that I have to think it's more genetic imo.

 

[FireCoroner]

You know what's really horrible?
I just know that there is someone somewhere watching that video and appropriating the satirical points at face value.
And that makes me a saaaad Panda.

For more information on the subject matter, Here's the genius Stewart Lee:

 

[AnkaraTheFallen]

OP: Good video. I greatly enjoy satire as a form of argument

As to the topic of gay marriage, I'm a bit neutral on the matter. On one hand, I have absolutely no problem with legal homosexual marriage. I think it's a great practice that gets gay couples the benefits of a married couple, such as insurance prices or hospital visiting privileges.

On the other hand, I'm not quite comfortable with the idea of a homosexual couple being married in a church or other religious establishment (Unless of course that religion supports gay marriage. In which case go ahead.)

Basically, I've got no problem with acknowledging the rights of a gay couple to get married. But, we should also pay attention to the right of a church/place of worship to deny a gay marriage since, as far as I'm aware, most religions state that homosexuality is a sin. It would be rather unfair to force them to go against their beliefs.

Thoughts?

Here in the UK churches do deny gay couples the right to get married in the church (a few are ok with it, but none where I live, so I'm not sure how many) but the government gives what is called a 'civil partnership' instead. Which is the exact same as marriage, to keep both sides happy.

 

[spartandude]

Got pissed at the titlel, then watched the video and was pleasently surprised

 

[Robert Ewing]

A very well done video. It's irony is perfect.

Most great men were gay, which leads me to believe that maybe straight people are good at only being straight and reproducing, while the gay population are for philosophy and science, as they are not burdened with infatuation for women. Wow, I was sort of thinking while I wrote, and this sounds like it's probably a bit true.

 

[Drtfgf5]

I'm all out for gay rights and all, this video just makes me feel mad.

 

[Brandon237]

Funny video, I like the way he addresses everything, anyone insulted by the video has some mental reforms to go through. Although the thread title was a little misleading...

And welcome to the escapist, may it treat you well and let you prosper... don't go to the basement.

 

[Assassin Xaero]

I'm up for banning instant oatmeal...

 

[Baradiel]

You know what's really horrible?
I just know that there is someone somewhere watching that video and appropriating the satirical points at face value.
And that makes me a saaaad Panda.

For more information on the subject matter, Here's the genius Stewart Lee:

Oh, I love that clip. No idea about the rest of his routines, but he's spot on with that.

I use Ancient Greece as an example when I'm discussing homosexuality, but I always dread that they'll bring up the fact that the Greeks also had slavery.

 

[Moonlight Butterfly]

I'm up for banning instant oatmeal...

Yeah that was an excellent point

it IS wierd.

Really funny video OP thanks for linking it.

I use Ancient Greece as an example when I'm discussing homosexuality, but I always dread that they'll bring up the fact that the Greeks also had slavery.

I wouldn't worry anyone you could be arguing against on this topic would probably think slavery is right...
>_>

 

[Baradiel]

I'm all out for gay rights and all, this video just makes me feel mad.

Mad at the content of it, made at the guy, what are you mad at?

 

[Snowy Rainbow]

Are you trying to tease me?

[sup]It's working XD[/sup]

I might be trying to do just that.

Evil! I like it...

I don't read up on studies but from my perspective I have to think it's more genetic than environment. I was raised Baptist (ugh) but from an early age I knew I liked both boy's & girl's even being brought up in a very & I mean a VERY straight environment. I had no contact or any other influence other than straight life till my teens & found my fathers Bisexual porn. By accident of coarse *wink* so just from growing up this way both Bi & Trans that I have to think it's more genetic imo.

I actually grew up not thinking about sexuality much. I had a few gay crushes here and there, but nothing major. I found girls very sexy, just like all my friends, and loved me some solo and lesbian adult material (cough). Buuuut, I almost felt asexual; I didn't really have any urges to actually be in a relationship or to seek out sex. Then a little while ago I started looking into transgender and realized I was deeply attracted to the idea of being in a relationship with someone who doesn't fit the gender norms. No idea why, though. Still to this day I'm conflicted with the issue and am not sure what sexually arouses me the most or what I really want. I think I'm slowly learning more about myself and it seems I might find the anatomy of girls very slightly more attractive than guys, but I'd prefer to be with a guy or a transgender girl.

It's a complicated thing, sexuality.

 

[AnkaraTheFallen]

I use Ancient Greece as an example when I'm discussing homosexuality, but I always dread that they'll bring up the fact that the Greeks also had slavery.

Actually one of the books of Christianity (Sorry, don't know which one.) condones having a slave, and even details how to properly beat them and it not be seen as wrong in the eyes of the lord. I think it says something along the lines of if they can walk in three days after it, then it's fine and nothing is wrong.

 

[Snowy Rainbow]

Funny video, I like the way he addresses everything, anyone insulted by the video has some mental reforms to go through. Although the thread title was a little misleading...

And welcome to the escapist, may it treat you well and let you prosper... don't go to the basement.

Why? What's in th- Oh god! I looked! Why did I look?!

I'm up for banning instant oatmeal...

Yeah that was an excellent point

it IS wierd.

Really funny video OP thanks for linking it.

My pleasure ^^

I'm all out for gay rights and all, this video just makes me feel mad.

Mad at the content of it, made at the guy, what are you mad at?

I'd like to know as well. I think they are mad at the sarcasm used.

 

[Baradiel]

I use Ancient Greece as an example when I'm discussing homosexuality, but I always dread that they'll bring up the fact that the Greeks also had slavery.

Actually one of the books of Christianity (Sorry, don't know which one.) condones having a slave, and even details how to properly beat them and it not be seen as wrong in the eyes of the lord. I think it says something along the lines of if they can walk in three days after it, then it's fine and nothing is wrong.

Sweet, I'm sorted then. Thank you very much for that insight. Might have to look up the exact book and passage. Can never have too many details, and having details often leaves them shocked and confused.

 

[Drtfgf5]

I'm all out for gay rights and all, this video just makes me feel mad.

Mad at the content of it, made at the guy, what are you mad at?

Mad how allot of people don't support gay rights.