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Re: Terms and Conditions Question
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 10 May 1999 18:43:14 GMT
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c576653@cclabs.NOSPAMmissouri.edu
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Ed Jones wrote:
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> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Jesse R. Long writes:
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> > I tend to think that the PC definition of homophobe is anyone who
> > doesn't totally accept and whole-heartedly embrace homosexuality as a
> > valid lifestyle. If you don't like homosexuality, you're
> > automatically a homophobe. It's thrown around quite liberally by the
> > liberals in the U.S.
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> > Jesse
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> I would disagree with your "PC definition". The terms homophobic, homophobia
> and homophobe are used to describe those who have (as your quoted definition
> stated) an irrational fear.... that is, they feel threatened by the presence
> or even existance of homosexuals. The key word is irrational.
Well, I think he disagrees with it too. Unless you mean that that's not
the PC definition, and then I'd disagree with you.
I am a little uncomfortable with public displays of affection - I think
it's crass, ill mannered, and impolite. I once expressed the truthful
opinion that I am a little more uncomfortable with homosexual (male)
PDAs, and was verbally attacked and branded a homophobe by the
(straight) people I was with. I think these people were using Jesse's
PC definition instead of your reasonable one and serves as an example
application of the PC definition.
(Also, I think this tidbit of my psychology is interesting, as I
consider myself decidedly non-homophopic, and even homofriendly.)
--
Sincerely,
Christopher L. Weeks
central Missouri, USA
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| (...) Don't have that problem in the UK no matter what Stonewall do. Calling someone gay is a regular namecall in some places. Lesbianism is more accepted however because two girls to a male is appealing... (...) Hmm. Ronnie O'Sullivan - snooker (...) (26 years ago, 12-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I would disagree with your "PC definition". The terms homophobic, homophobia and homophobe are used to describe those who have (as your quoted definition stated) an irrational fear.... that is, they feel threatened by the presence or even (...) (26 years ago, 10-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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