[dukeman]

Everyone got that?

[peyton randolph]

The term "gay pillow-biter" is the preferred adjective that has largely replaced "homosexual deviant" in referring to men who are sexually and affectionally attracted to other men. "Homosexual Gerbil-bait" should be used only if "heterosexual banana-stuffer" would be used in parallel constructions, such as in medical contexts.

[sageb1]

"This week, many reporters will write stories about the public "coming out" of musician Lance Bass, the ‘N Sync band member who discusses his sexual orientation in the latest issue of People magazine."

And to think I lamented my grandson's changing taste in music.

[rock_lobsta]

Isn't he that guy on Mad TV?

[garylmoore]

Sorry, but the word "gay" means to be happy, look it up. Let's call a spade a spade, how can a queer be happy attracted to someone of the same sex, it's so unnatural.

[no dems]

Sheryl Swoopes? Say it ain't so. I'm not shocked but, if this is true, I am terribly disappointed.

[DigitalVideoDude]

In order to ensure the proper indoctrination of the masses, please make sure to follow these basic PC guidelines.

[pillut48]

[Vinnie]

I've seen 'gay' spelled 'ghey'.
Maybe we should use that to discern between 'happy' and 'homo'.

[sauropod]

The term "gay" is the preferred adjective that has largely replaced "homosexual" in referring to men who are sexually and affectionally attracted to other men. "Homosexual" should be used only if "heterosexual" would be used in parallel constructions, such as in medical contexts.

Whether in headlines, teases, or body copy, try to avoid using forms of the word "admit," which is typically used in the context of something shameful or illegal. Some examples of less potentially charged words are "announce," "disclose" and "say."

Also, be aware that the Associated Press Stylebook recommends avoiding the term "lifestyle" when referring to someone's sexual orientation. In this context, "lifestyle" suggests that gays and lesbians -- not to mention bisexuals and transgender people -- think and act the same way. In fact, there is no "gay lifestyle" or "alternative lifestyle" just as there is no "straight lifestyle."

So..... They get to tell us how to talk, how to write and what to think. All in the name of "tolerance" and "diversity" and "the rich tapestry of our culture."

[toddlintown]

So if I said I live a Christian lifestyle, I'd be implying I'm a homo? First they hijacked the word "gay" and now this?

Come out, come out, where ever you are!

[Dane]

Whew, paging George Orwell.

1984 is coming to fruition.

[condi2008]

But sodomites really do need to admit, nay, even confess, that they are living a depraved lifestyle. And then stop that stuff.

Or hush about it.

[Mr. Silverback]

Also, be aware that the Associated Press Stylebook recommends avoiding the term "lifestyle" when referring to someone's sexual orientation. In this context, "lifestyle" suggests that gays and lesbians -- not to mention bisexuals and transgender people -- think and act the same way. In fact, there is no "gay lifestyle" or "alternative lifestyle" just as there is no "straight lifestyle."

I see their point. After all, I have sex with my wife, and rock stars have sex with female groupies, but our lifestyles are quite different!

The problem is that unlike me and the rock stars, many homosexuals have built a whole identity around their bedroom behavior that is present in no other group, not even in other deviants. Some of the gay folks I've known have not only trumpeted their preference, but have remade virtually every aspect of their life in relation to it. I am sure some of the heterosexual people I know are into S&M, but I have yet to have any of them tell me that they are, much less remake their whole lives because their bedroom behavior is outside the mainstream and they need to make some sort of "statement" about it.

[John Lenin]

His name is gay too.