I think a lot of what was on this thread was actually good. As others have said, no matter what we do people will call it homophobia. But I think it matters whether they are right or wrong on that assessment.
what i have seen condemned on this thread as hatred, appears in large part merely to be a desire that the conservative agenda NOT promote the homosexual agenda, and not animus against homosexuals themselves. So, i would be interested to hear specifically what you think can be done to acheive that end while not imparting what you consider to be hatred.
Quite the contrary, going back to the 2008 campaign the religious or social conservative bloc has been pounding on that social agenda as being paramount over traditional fiscal liberalism and constitutional constraint:
"You" seem intent on building a tripod with one long leg and two short legs to keep it from falling over all the way.
Read through this thread and it is clear that opinions that don't match that single issue lead to insult and division...if that is the future of the Tea Parties then we may well actually be doomed.
I'm perfectly willing to lock out McCain and Arnold, I'd watch Specter starve and reverend Wright burst into flame, but when someone agrees with my goal, and means, of turning this country around I don't intend to throw them out of the tent over sexual orientation.
I don't like homosexuality and I don't like Japanese Cars but don't choose friends or associates based on only those traits. It makes more sense to try and save a sinner you can talk to than to banish everyone who disagrees on those points and, in so doing, invite them to work against what I/we want to see.
You are wrong. “Homophobia” is a term made up by homosexual activists to denigrate those who disagree with them - making us (or me, anyway, and others who share my POV) as “haters” and “bigots”.
You are buying into their bogus idea that the “gay life” is just an alternative and just as valid and wholesome and worthy as natural family life and sex.
And that anyone who hates their agenda and criticizes their practices as unhealthy, unnatural and mentally ill has “homophobia” and is a “hater” and a “bigot”.
On the contrary, it’s normal and natural to be disgusted and repelled by every aspect of the “gay” life.
i have been working my way through the thread. i agree charles, that we are accused of homophobia regardless, because those advocating a gay agenda accept nothing less than total acceptance. i have no problem with gays, but i will NOT let them force me to accept their lifestyle as normal and moral and that IS their goal. My kids are all in private schools which teach tolerance while upholding our moral and religious beliefs.