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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 23:11:26 GMT
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cjc@#nospam#newsguy.com
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Ed Jones <edboxer@aol.com> wrote:
> 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.
I don't quite agree with that. That's why I prefer bigot to
homophobe, usually.
I hate bugs. I have no fear of them, just a deep loathing. You might
even call it irrational. Doesn't make me a bugophobe.
Not equating homosexuals with bugs, btw. Maybe I should have
mentioned my hatred of onions. Although that one might be laced with
fear considering the physical pain they cause me.
I can't stand mean people. Not really afraid of them. In fact, I
ignore them most of the time until they get in my face, then I knock
them down. Not a meaniephobe either. :)
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