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Where did I cry over anyone, or say that anyone deserves special treatment? Projecting a bit, are you?
There is NO bias in acknowledging when a gay person comes out but not caring when a straight person admits that they are straight. The reason for that is that the former requires a conscious decision to tell others because the latter is an assumption made about everyone. Did you, as a straight men, ever have a time in your life when everyone around you just ASSUMED you were gay?
Now, should people care who is gay or who isn't? No, they shouldn't. But, the fact remains that, in our society, being a member of a minority comes with certain challenges to be overcome. It shouldn't be this way, but it is. And being gay comes with the undeniable fact that people assume you are not gay until you tell them otherwise. In some ways, being gay is harder than being a racial minority. When a child is born, the world knows the child's race. But, regardless of race, there is an assumption of heterosexuality placed upon that child until they, if they ever decide to, come out and tell the world how wrong those assumptions are.
Seriously, how do you not get this?
Then, please, Mr. Geneticist. Enlighten me on just where I went wrong.Well, either that, or you've just demonstrated how little you understand about human genetics. and natural selection.
I largely agree wit this. However, when a lot of gays and lesbians come out, most people that know them knew they were gay almost all their life. With at least half the gays and lesbians I know, its pretty obvious they are gay. I mean Hellen Keller could see it. With some gay guys coming out is more of a formality.
Where did I cry over anyone, or say that anyone deserves special treatment? Projecting a bit, are you?
There is NO bias in acknowledging when a gay person comes out but not caring when a straight person admits that they are straight. The reason for that is that the former requires a conscious decision to tell others because the latter is an assumption made about everyone. Did you, as a straight men, ever have a time in your life when everyone around you just ASSUMED you were gay?
Now, should people care who is gay or who isn't? No, they shouldn't. But, the fact remains that, in our society, being a member of a minority comes with certain challenges to be overcome. It shouldn't be this way, but it is. And being gay comes with the undeniable fact that people assume you are not gay until you tell them otherwise. In some ways, being gay is harder than being a racial minority. When a child is born, the world knows the child's race. But, regardless of race, there is an assumption of heterosexuality placed upon that child until they, if they ever decide to, come out and tell the world how wrong those assumptions are.
Seriously, how do you not get this?
Given that every single homosexual on the planet came from heterosexual parents, I think your argument has been proven to be patently false.
Sure they do. There are several things that make straight people different that can result in being ridiculed and even physically abused by another group. Color, religion, physical features like bucked teeth, being fat or super skinny, even the sharpest pencils in the box can be ridiculed over their intellect by the dumb and ignorant.
Sure they do. There are several things that make straight people different that can result in being ridiculed and even physically abused by another group. Color, religion, physical features like bucked teeth, being fat or super skinny, even the sharpest pencils in the box can be ridiculed over their intellect by the dumb and ignorant.
How so Star? Is the ridicule a straight person gets over their religious beliefs any worse than a gay person gets from some because they are gay? Is the ridicule a skinny or fat straight person gets any less severe than a gay person? The answer is no.Yeah, you literally just proved my point.
Prove that I believe that. I merely tried to correct your incorrect assertions.Well you seem to believe it's a huge deal...
Prove that I do that. You know nothing about my life.I got news for you - I know plenty of gay people who are regular people who just like to stick their junk in different holes than man of us do, Guess what? they're perfectly normal people you would never even suspect were gay - nor do they make it their mission in life to make their sexuality the forefront of their life... HOWEVER YOU DO!
I'm not a progressive, but thanks for this non sequitur.You see - progressives have nothing better to do in life than point out differences between people...
Reading isn't your strong suit, is it? Prove to me that I think anything of the sort.You see - you automatically assume all white non-progressives hate gays and minorities - when that if further from the truth.
Yes, it does. I agree. But, still, I'm not sure what this has to do with anything.The truth is that when a person makes their sexuality or race the focal point of their being - that pisses people off...
You seem to have a lot to say about "progressives." Though, for the life of me, I can't understand why.IT just seems progressives just embrace differences as a hobby or because they're bored.
How so Star? Is the ridicule a straight person gets over their religious beliefs any worse than a gay person. Is the ridicule a skinny or fat straight person gets any less severe than a gay person? The answer is no.
You seem to have a lot to say about "progressives." Though, for the life of me, I can't understand why.
How so Star? Is the ridicule a straight person gets over their religious beliefs any worse than a gay person gets from some because they are gay? Is the ridicule a skinny or fat straight person gets any less severe than a gay person? The answer is no.
Waitaminnit. Those qualities are not limited to straight people. Straight people aren't ridiculed or assaulted for being straight.
There are some posters here who will label you a "progressive" simply for disagreeing with them.
Yeah, remember that time a kid was tied to a fence post and pistol-whipped to death because he was fat? Me either.
Yeah, remember that time a kid was tied to a fence post and pistol-whipped to death because he was fat? Me either.
Yet you act like gays are being assaulted and ridiculed at an epidemic rate..
Give me examples...
Gays are picked on no more than fat people or short people, or even overly intelligent people.
Why the **** aren't you defending them? oh yeah because they're not listed in your progressive playbook.
Hasn't been done to a gay person for being gay that I know of either
My point is that heterosexual people don't get ridiculed because of their sexuality. Which you said you pointed out.
Hasn't been done to a gay person for being gay that I know of either
Well you seem to believe it's a huge deal...
I got news for you - I know plenty of gay people who are regular people who just like to stick their junk in different holes than man of us do, Guess what? they're perfectly normal people you would never even suspect were gay - nor do they make it their mission in life to make their sexuality the forefront of their life... HOWEVER YOU DO!
You see - progressives have nothing better to do in life than point out differences between people...
You see - you automatically assume all white non-progressives hate gays and minorities - when that if further from the truth.
The truth is that when a person makes their sexuality or race the focal point of their being - that pisses people off...
IT just seems progressives just embrace differences as a hobby or because they're bored.
No, genius, because they're not what the thread is about. I'm against bullying of all sorts. You're the one trying to change the subject.
Also, there's not people trying to prevent fat people from getting married, or trying to keep it legal to fire someone for being too smart. Sorry, but in some ways gay people do have it worse.
Matthew Shepard.
Who cares? straight people get ridiculed and bullied just as much - maybe not for their sexual orientation but because of their looks, weight, intelligence or maybe because they're poor to just name a few examples - so what makes sexuality such a gem stone in this debate of ridicule?
Given that every single homosexual on the planet came from heterosexual parents, I think your argument has been proven to be patently false.
Well, either that, or you've just demonstrated how little you understand about human genetics. and natural selection.
Then, please, Mr. Geneticist. Enlighten me on just where I went wrong.
Guess what "the dude" I'm not preventing anyone from doing anything - I'm merely judging your shallowness as an individual, and how you believe certain ideas to bully someone outweigh others..
And don't even pretend you don't because EVERY PROGRESSIVE thinks the same and adheres to the same ideas....You're no more unique than Janeane Garofalo, Lady Gaga or et al...