What if your son were gay?
I knew a tall, handsome, Princeton educated advertising executive in San Francisco who had contracted AIDS, was suffering badly, not just from the rigors of the disease but from total and complete abandonment by his parents.
His father was an incredible military hero-general, decorated, honored by presidents and kings, known on the international diplomatic circles for knowing how to deal with enemies, both foreign and domestic, was on boards of this, boards of that. Serious bigwig.
His son wanted his love and support all his life. But the hero general was just too screwed up in his head to offer his own son any comfort whatsoever. Not a phone call, not a letter, and most assuredly not a personal visit. He made sure Mom couldn't contact her son either. The young man, a personal friend of mine, died among strangers who loved and cared about him. Still carrying the sadness of being rejected by his parents.
How's that strike you, humblegunner?
What does your sentimental, highly personal post have to do with Milo Y. and his foolish, loose-lipped videos?
I swear, the naivete about gays on FR has gotten my goat for 10 years...at least.
> “What if your son were gay?
That’s what conversion therapy is for. That was one reason why I liked Michele Bachmann so much, she and her husband were big proponents.