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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 23:17:27 GMT
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cjc@newsguy.*AvoidSpam*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 just reread what you wrote and think I understand it better now. I
still don't like the word homophobe - it not only sounds silly it's
just plain wrong, imo.
I'm also not sure I think that in order to hate something (which is
what I would say of more "homophobes" than that they feel
"threatened") that you have to feel threatened by it. A lot of people
just suck, and a lot of people just hate things and other people
because they're (the haters) assholes.
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