"Allegations of Homophobia"

July 29, 2007 3:57am CST
I started a discussion sometime last year about Homophobia on some forum & someone decided to be a hero and attacked me and called me homophobic in 2006.. I just don't understand why he took it too personal. So if you find this discussion "offending", please leave it alone or state your opinion politley. And Kindly DON'T judge me, I am merely wondering. I came across this prhase - "Allegations of Homophobia" - so many times in my readings of biographies, especially of superstars, musicians, artists and celebrities. I am aware of what the word means, but I never noticed it was such a "sin" in the public eye to even think this way. WHY?? I am curious to why is it such a sin, even a crime to even think it?? How do u feel if u were approached by a gay person, how would u re-act?Just 2 make things clear, I have no hatred to gay people whatsoever.
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4 responses
• United States
29 Jul 07
You want to know why "allegations of homophobia" is a sin now. That is easy , political correctness and finally being homophobic is frowned upon.The problem comes up when the person gets labled homophobic when they aren't. They are just ignorant.The problem with political correctness stops the name calling but it makes it easy to just dismiss the mere ignorant rather than start a discussion where they can learn the facts.
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30 Jul 07
hello, that was nicely said. where do u find the words? I said it in my previous post and will say it again..I hate it when people try to lable everything and to try to give it a name. sometimes i feel like detaching myself from everything in this world and take it off like i take off my clothes. it's just too much signs and billborads on everyone's back... :)
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30 Jul 07
hello my friend..i would have appreciated it if you would post your comment as a REPLY. would have been easier. anyway, back on track: if u catigorize/label this, after what you have said, ESPECIALLY after what "sarahruthbeth22" and the kind ppl above have kindly stated, it makes ANYONE who disagrees with the gay lifestyle, peacfully even, HOMOPHOBIC. That would include "ME", as i cannot watch 2 men or 2 women kissing. It's just how i feel. I don't essentailly go and tell them not to do that. or go burning down their houses or throw them off cliffs. I'm not their god 2 judge or do anything to them. and I simply don't hate them. I just cannot tolerate CLOSE, REAL CLOSE encounters or come on's by persons men/women who i am not intrested in. The general idea of my discussion is denounce the term "homophobic" as being offensive or bad. and to say it's "okay" to feel that way.
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• New Zealand
30 Jul 07
I think I'm homophobic, as in I can't handle even watching two gay men kissing, or holding hands, but then I was molested as a child by a man and then my wife was with a man and they had two kids and then he told her after 6yrs of marrige that he'd always been gay, yet I've worked for gay persons and as long as they don't try to pick me up then I can handle them, its just when they are kissing and trying to teach my kids about the "gay world" then I get a little fired up.
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• Saudi Arabia
31 Jul 07
Hi there.. For me it doesn't really bother me to have gay, lez or bi friends, I actually have some.. But what I noticed is that most of the girls were straight at one point then because of a bad relationship experience with a guy they decided to become lesbians -they think girls will not hurt them-. I hate being judgmental, I do accept all kind of people and respect their choices as long as they respect mine..
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• Saudi Arabia
1 Aug 07
Hehe.. no problem you are always welcome :) I have to admit that not only one girl had said the same when asked about the reason of becoming a bi or lez, but one of the girls I know answered me a funny/sad answer -she was in love with a guy then suddenly turned into a lez and said no guys forever- she said in our community it's easier to meet a girl do whatever you want with her without anyone noticing or asking questions.. I think this is pathetic and really sad at the same time... Thanks again :)
31 Jul 07
well hello there, Regarding your comment, I must say it's a very deseperate , if not a shallow, decission to make. I think there is more spite involved than anything else. You know like getting into relationship soon after a break up just to piss off your ex or something. Girls WILL hurt as much as a man would. there is no difference. everyone is just the same. I appreciate u dropping by, always nice to see you :-)
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• United States
1 Aug 07
well, if she's cute I might ask her for a date.... but don't tell my girlfriend! ;~) Allegations of homophobia... what a strange phrase, I wouldn't expect people to care so much about other hating on gays. In some parts of the USA, gay bashing is still a right of passage for teenage boys. I think it's all part of the politically correct movement, which has become so irrelevant that it's a parody of itself. Some folks are just hyper-irritable, or overly excitable. You know what's in your heart, so don't be too concerned about other's misperceptions.
1 Aug 07
nice of you to drop by, you don't that a lot lol. those hyper "irritable" people can cause a lot of pain and cause a stir and turn people against you. like you have no idea. or you do!! thank you for the response.
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• United States
29 Jul 07
I don't agree with homosexual's lifestyle, but it's honestly not my business and I don't understand those who hate them. I have many friends who are gay, and they know that I don't agree with their way of living, but that doesn't make me love them any less. They're still just like me, flesh and blood and everyone has choices...just because I don't like their choices doesn't give me or anyone the right to hate anyone. With that said, I can't those who call EVERYONE who doesn't agree with homosexual's lifestyle "homophobic". It's horribly ignorant. Not agreeing with a certain lifestyle doesn't make anyone intolerant of those who lead that lifestyle. I love my gay friends, but I dislike their choice. That is all.
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30 Jul 07
a very moderate response and right to the point. Thank you so much. Well said too. i DO hate it when the "label" everything like that.
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