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One would think that with all the different groups in the past who have fought for equal rights (women, minorities, immigrants) that people would be more understanding of gays wishing to be accepted for who they are, as well. Myself, I do not see a problem with it. Sure, some of the lesbians I know, I look at them and think it is a shame that such a pretty girl is off the market for the rest of us guys. But I do not think they should be feared or hated for who they choose to like or not like. I would have to agree that a lot of the people who hate homosexuality are most likely insecure about their own sexuality. I would also say that religion and society have a lot to do with how gays are treated. I applaud all my friends who are openly gay, because I think in this day and age, with the struggle to be accepted, that is all it takes. Someone to openly say what they are without fear.

Although, about your point of straight men and women not falunting it around, I would have to disagree. A gay friend of mine once told me that he wished he could walk down the street holding his boyfriend's hand just like I walked down the street holding my girlfriend's hand. He made the point that every time a boyfriend/girlfriend display any kind of public affection, that could be seen as flaunting their "straightness". Telling someone who is gay that they can not engage in PDA, because it is embarrassing to other gays (overgeneralization, I know, but I am using it only to make a point) is almost like saying that gays should be ashamed of who they are and hide it from the rest of society, even if they are proud to be as they are. Just as there are some VERY openly gay couples, there are some VERY openly non-gay couples. Telling one to cool it down without telling the other is still hypocritical, no?

Then stop being gay... If you dont like the negative attention then stop being gay and society will leave you alone. Like you said, if your going to flaunt it, people will be annoyed at you. Get yourself to a good straight camp and convert yourself. Also the homosexual fight for marriage is a special right they are fighting for, NOT an equal right.

That's just so sick it is laughable. Watch the movie "But I'm A Cheerleader" for a good satire of what one of those camps is like. They are some seriously scary places. Have been since they first came out (I think the 40's but no later then the 50's and they were gone by the end of the 60's) way back whenever. Back then though it was to make sure little girls wanted to grow up to make babies and clean house while her 'man' brought home the bacon. I guess when us gays came out they had to revamp an old ideal and bring it back. Sick bastards.

I have paid him back for this, believe me. His dad always stood up for him in school, because teachers do take advantage of their position at times. Not every teacher in every school, but some do. Inevitably, my dad "met" each of my principles. For various reasons too, not just because I was out of closet. This incident happened not too long after the first rash of high school shootings, so he got the school locked down xd