homosexuality...afrorasinDecember 7 2003, 09:39:13 UTC
man, i'm gonna hafta disagree with you once again. There is a distinct difference between a race and a choice in what kind of sex one wants to be attracted too. To actually believe that sexuality is not a choice but rather some inate ability randomly picked amongst us all just doesn't flow with me. thats all. i didn't say that the individual as an homosexual should be oppressed but rather that i disagree with the lifestyle and i choose to voice my opinion on that. just cause i voiced my opinion does not cater to any type of violent reaction towards homosexuals, they're doin their thing (in the wrong context mind you) just as i am trying to live my life and do whats right in my eyes. i'm just sayin... as a black man, trying to make a comparison between the two is like apples and oranges man. yes we all human beings being oppressed, but i truly believe that homosexuals have some sort of decision in what they want to do with their lives and how blatent they make their sexuality. I on the other hand could not put on a bucket full of white or tan make up just to 'whiten' my complection and "fit in".... know what im sayin?!
Re: homosexuality...subliconDecember 7 2003, 11:49:49 UTC
Its the idea that "homosexuality is a choice" that is fogging up your perception and preventing you from seeing the connection I'm trying to make.
I'm fairly sure there wasn't a time in your life when you consciously said to yourself, "Gee...you know, I think I'm just gonna go ahead and like women because that seems like the better choice." In order for there to be a choice, there has to be an option. And if there isn't an option within your heart, then there isn't a choice to be made. In fact, more often than not, its the "heterosexuals" who are forced to make the choice when they know how they feel deep inside, but the people around them would cut them off at the drop of a hat upon learning about their true sexual orientation.
Sexual Orientation and Race are two different things, yes. I was making the comparison based on certain reactions generated by these traits. A gay person can hide their sexual orientation better than any person can hide their skin color. But neither should have to, especially not for people who are still living in the dark ages.
We're in the 21st Century, man! Maybe I'll see you there sometime...
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I'm fairly sure there wasn't a time in your life when you consciously said to yourself, "Gee...you know, I think I'm just gonna go ahead and like women because that seems like the better choice." In order for there to be a choice, there has to be an option. And if there isn't an option within your heart, then there isn't a choice to be made. In fact, more often than not, its the "heterosexuals" who are forced to make the choice when they know how they feel deep inside, but the people around them would cut them off at the drop of a hat upon learning about their true sexual orientation.
Sexual Orientation and Race are two different things, yes. I was making the comparison based on certain reactions generated by these traits. A gay person can hide their sexual orientation better than any person can hide their skin color. But neither should have to, especially not for people who are still living in the dark ages.
We're in the 21st Century, man! Maybe I'll see you there sometime...
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