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Re: Terms and Conditions Question
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 12 May 1999 20:49:05 GMT
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Ed Jones wrote:
> > Homophobia: (n.) Irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination
> > against homosexuality or homosexuals.
Read it again.
> 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.
The bit 'or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals' was the
main bit of focus and the meaning I use. The word 'or' in this case
showing an alternaive meaning to 'Irrational fear of, aversion to'
--
Carbon 60
ICQ # 5643170
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 10-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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