For Straight Guys

[Funfun95]

Straight guys, would you say something to another straight guy if he was making homophobic comments/bullying?

[Danieldv77]

If he were directly bullying someone for being a homosexual, I would definitely berate him for being a belligerent prick. Never really been a fan of bullying in general.

[Max the Disenchanter]

probably not... depends on the context and how and who it's directed to

[NewLeafsFan]

Everybody should stand up against discrimination regardless of their sexual orientation. It's the bi-standards that can end bullying. Unfortunately, most people (myself included) are often guilty of not getting involved.

[Mat1103]

Yeah definitely

[EatMyFace]

I mean if thy were being srs/genuinely offensive then yeah. Go fuck them up

[Harrier]

Bullying? Yes of course! Debating? No. That's free speech.

[ska8er]

Yeah if it is hurting someone.

[Hockeystar2020]

Probably not unless I was freinds with that person

[Chillbro3]

Yeah, probably

[rohancool]

If he is a good friend or someone I know then probably. Otherwise he would not care or understand anyway.

[Martainfey96]

I would beat his ass, I have gay friends and find it very offensive for someone to bully about it in this day and age. Now freedom of speech is different and if he was just saying his opinion that's different.

[srfrboy]

If they were directing their hate at someone specifically I would tell him to stop.

[mick01]

I'm not straight but if I saw a guy bullying someone under any circumstances, I'd get involved.

[Sweeney05]

Yeah, I would definitely say something.

[Anthony17]

If it's bullying, then yes.

[Fourth]

I would say something, criticizing others for their life choices is not and never will be acceptable, especially if it has something to do with someone's identity.

[Sevro au Barca]

Absolutely. Growing up in the southeaster United States, I’ve encountered homophobia my entire life. Occasionally, it’s potentially dangerous or at least heavily frowned-upon to speak positively of anything outside of the traditional views of sex and gender. However, in my experience, at least with people my age, even in the heart of the South, it’s reasonably safe to speak out against homophobia, and I take every opportunity to do so, especially when I feel I may have a potential ally. At least with teenagers I’ve encountered, homophobia seems to be more rooted in ignorance and sense of “otherness” than any true hatred. I’ve had several respectful conversations on the topic with what seemed to be the stereotypical Southern redneck kids, and while I’m not sure I’ve ever changed any minds, I may have been the first person to show them that homosexuality isn’t neccessarily an evil thing, and I feel that that’s almost as important.

[TheDudeJ]

Yeah I'd tell him you shouldn't do it!

[adlop]

Yes, definitely.