I think it also comes down to one word. Fear. One of my best friends (for the purpose of this thought, Dan will remain nameless) is a self proclaimed Homo-phobe. That name says it all: Fear of Homosexuals. I was thinking last nite, what makes him and other people fear gay people? I came up with some possible reasons:
-they fear what their neighbors will think of them if they themselves accept gay people.
-they fear they might catch "the gay" and become gay themselves.
-they fear what their church may think of them.
-they fear that if they accept gays, their children might choose to become gay (since they also think homosexuality is a choice)
-in the case of politicians, they fear what their constituants might think of them.
-they fear what they don't understand
The list can go on and on, but really, it comes down to that one word. Fear.
"I'll leave it at that since I'm in Andy's journal."
Dude, the polite extension of self-restraint on my behalf is appreciated, but really, fire away. Feel free. Be my guest. Me casa es su casa. Take your shoes off and relax, I'll get you some Chee-Tos.
If you feel Brian's list is inaccurate in the spirit in which is was offered (what causes fear of gay people), please, refute away.
-they fear what their neighbors will think of them if they themselves accept gay people.
-they fear they might catch "the gay" and become gay themselves.
-they fear what their church may think of them.
-they fear that if they accept gays, their children might choose to become gay (since they also think homosexuality is a choice)
-in the case of politicians, they fear what their constituants might think of them.
-they fear what they don't understand
The list can go on and on, but really, it comes down to that one word. Fear.
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Dude, the polite extension of self-restraint on my behalf is appreciated, but really, fire away. Feel free. Be my guest. Me casa es su casa. Take your shoes off and relax, I'll get you some Chee-Tos.
If you feel Brian's list is inaccurate in the spirit in which is was offered (what causes fear of gay people), please, refute away.
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Ladies and gentlemen, he'll be here all week.
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