To: presidio9
I can't stand the word "homophobic". It's just plain stupid and misused.
That said, I corrected my daughter for saying "that's so gay" for the simple reason that it's insulting to a group of people who are different from her. Disagreeing with their lifestyle doesn't mean it's okay to be insulting.
58 posted on
07/20/2006 8:40:25 AM PDT by
Not A Snowbird
(Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
To: SandyInSeattle
I can't stand the word "homophobic". It's just plain stupid and misused. I've thought that, too. "Homophobic" really means "fear of man."
I guess the proper term would be "Queerophobic?" ;-)
72 posted on
07/20/2006 9:20:00 AM PDT by
Allegra
(FReeping LIVE! from suddenly one of the safer places in the Middle East)
To: SandyInSeattle
That said, I corrected my daughter for saying "that's so gay" for the simple reason that it's insulting to a group of people who are different from her. Disagreeing with their lifestyle doesn't mean it's okay to be insulting. Yeah, it gives breeders a bad name.
90 posted on
07/20/2006 10:06:27 AM PDT by
LexBaird
("Politically Correct" is the politically correct term for "F*cking Retarded". - Psycho Bunny)
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