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To: Solon who wrote (10953)4/26/2002 1:23:53 PM
From: E   of 21057
 
I have a problem with the co-opting of the word "homophobe" for all negative reactions to homosexuality.

It's complex, because I do suspect that most of the determination to discriminate does come from fear.

But I don't see the evidence that all of it does, and so don't see the justification, except a socio-political agenda one, for calling all discriminatory positions, or biased individuals, "homophobic."

I think the broadening of the application of a word connoting fear to other stances and motivations is a manifestation of PC. It says that if a person expresses a view it is unnecessary to counter the view, but only necessary to call him or her a name. It reminds me of "demolib pinhead." It's a way of changing the subject, and substituting an ad hominem characterization of the speaker for a response to the speaker's content.
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