[sportutegrl]

We were with our son selling popcorn at a Show and Sell last weekend, when someone felt the need to come up to us and say he wasn't going to buy popcorn to support a group that discriminates against homosexuals. I'm sorry to say that I was so shocked that I didn't have a ready reply and just stood there with my mouth open.

[presidio9]

I think something like "enjoy your no popcorn, butt pirate," would have sufficed.

[silverleaf]

"There is nothing in the history of our country that prohibits homosexuals from establishing their own youth mentoring organization - after all, they have NAMBLA!"

[TheCornerOffice]

I'm sorry to say that I was so shocked that I didn't have a ready reply and just stood there with my mouth open.

My son and I encountered a similar situation a couple of years ago while selling popcorn in our annual fund-raiser. A woman not only decided not to buy, but felt the need to assert that her reason was the "discrimination" against homosexuals.

My son listened carefully as I responded in a friendly voice, "You are certainly entitled to your opinion and we are certainly entitled to ours. Thanks for taking the time to let us know what you think."

That pretty much defused the potential confrontation and ended the discussion.

[Buck W.]

"...I didn't have a ready reply..."

How about, "Well, that just means there's plenty for everyone else! Sign up for our mailing list and we'll keep you informed about our KY sales events."

[MEGoody]

I'm sorry to say that I was so shocked that I didn't have a ready reply and just stood there with my mouth open.

Wish I'd have been standing by you when he said it. I would have said, "That's okay - you're going to need your money for AIDS treatment anyway."

[RedRightReturn]

How about: "Dude, don't be so gay!"