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To: Poet who wrote (10679)	4/25/2002 9:29:48 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

I have to admit I was nonplussed to learn, in one short post, that I was way over the top, posting too much, not listening, speaking before I thought, labeling, shooting the messenger, and throwing tirades. And I thought, Dang, I've got to stop reading the dictionary. It's getting me into trouble.

To: Poet who wrote (10679)	4/25/2002 9:41:44 AM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

Some people seem to be upset that there should be a word that derscribes these behaviours. Apparently they would like a different word to describe each one. however, I think the language is rich enough that people may qualify their words in whatever ways are necessary to tighten their meaning. The following can be said with just one word: "homophobic". Isn't that one Hell of a lot easier than making a five minjute speech about somebodies attitude of discrimination, repugnance, settled dislike, antipathy, antagonism, etc.? Aversion 1 obsolete : the act of turning away 2 a : a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it <regards drunkenness with aversion> b : a settled dislike : ANTIPATHY <expressed an aversion to parties> c : a tendency to extinguish a behavior or to avoid a thing or situation and especially a usually pleasurable one because it is or has been associated with a noxious stimulus 3 : one that is the object of aversion Repugnance: strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism Discriminate: to make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit

To: Poet who wrote (10679)	4/25/2002 12:44:09 PM
From: maried.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

Poet, my post to Rambi was not a response to anything she might have said to J.C. He can certainly speak for himself. Why it's perfectly fine to express their God-given disgust over the behavior and lifestyle of homosexuals and then be upset when it is brought to their attention that this kind of speech is characteristic of homophobia is interesting. I have my own experiences and thoughts about this issue, and fall way to the left of J.C.'s posted opinions. But I respect anyone's right to voice their opinions here on SI. I have known many gay men who live a life of true love with a partner, are respected members of their community and are welcomed members of their families. I was the first relative my nephew came to when he realized he was gay and assisted him with telling his brothers and cousins. They all love him dearly and accept his choice wholeheartedly. In discussions with my gay office mate at work, it is he who speaks with disgust about those gays who flaunt their lifestyle in public areas and make others feel negative about gays as a whole. There are straight men and women who are an embarrassment to many in society as there are gays. When it's a private, personal choice for either between two consenting adults most people have no objection. When it's a public display from either it receives a public response. And anyone who touches a child, should be locked up. Marie