TV's Frink said:
Mrebo said:
TV's Frink said:
Mrebo said:
What motivated this thread?
I think people are born homosexual or heterosexual but can exhibit behavior of the either orientation for various psychological reasons. I wish there weren't all the campaigns and insistence upon a monolithic "community" (a feeling not limited to this topic btw). When it comes to sexuality I don't think it necessary (I'm sure there is a better word) to indulge every errant thought one may or may not have. People should respect others but they do have the right to avoid associations they find unhealthy. Though I agree with xhonzi that it is better to have tolerance of those with different views. I've always been naturally tolerant (Warbler would be laughing were he able [a joke, Mr. Warbler]) and I find it unfortunate when people shun others for not being sufficiently supportive of their worldview.
When people are told that what they are is "wrong" it is natural for them to campaign, join communities, speak out, shun those who oppose them, etc.
My only objection is to the "community" part. Just because one has a certain skin color or sexual preference doesn't mean one needs to declare allegiance to that separate community.
Are you a minority of some sort? Why do you care if other minorities feel they need to form a community in order to advance the cause of...you know...being treated equally?
I'm a person and my name is Mrebo! My objection is not to fighting for equality, however you choose to define that. It's the whole kaboodle. The gay clubs and pride parades. The "black community" with an endless list of grievances that makes everything "racist."
People should simply be people, not in search of community grievances, many of which are imagined. Part of life in a free society is that not everyone is going to accept you. I got into a recent online political argument with conservatives about the baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple as he felt it was a violation of his religious freedom. The couple sued and won. I expressed the view that the judge was right. I was then accused of being an effeminate communist. But I also think the couple should have simply found a different baker and gone on with their lives.
I'm sure it was offensive for someone to say they don't agree with their lifestyle and didn't want to make a cake for their celebration. But the idea that we have to force that baker to make the cake for gay couples is silly.
But this is not Politics 728737871.
TV's Frink said:
ray_afraid said:
OT members are very touchy lately.
Homo is a gay slur. If I'm the only one who is willing to call HotRod out, so be it.
Also, there is a thread for this.