One of my best friends growing up was a 50-year-old lesbian. It’s all good with me.
I really don’t think you have to say this in order to make your point. You sound like one of those white dudes who says “I have lots of black friends!”
I knew I’d get this response from someone; figures that it’s you. I don’t really care what you think I sound like.
That’s fine. I’m not saying you’re a homophobe, I’m saying there was zero reason to throw that sentence in.