Is Gay Acceptable

[redcar]

we live in a world where we have accepted many things that 100 years ago were un thinkable like women getting the vote or black people being anything but 2nd class citizens. but how come being gay is still one of the hardest things to come out with. what r your thoughts?

[redcar]

come on i would like to hear your opinions

[maximan]

Whoops, I meant to vote no. I thought the question was "is gay acceptable". :|

[redcar]

thats ok i like to hear everyones opinion

[Anonymous]

Being gay is fine...I just perfer that gay's keep to themselve's kinda....no public affection. For two reasons, I think it's kinda gross to see and that little kids should not see that.

-Ekia

[Anonymous]

Your an asshole.

I certainly hope you are not refering to me...I just don't think gays should show a lot of public affection especially because little kids don't need to see that. I mean can you imagine a little 7 year old going up to his mom asking why those men are kissing? Or a 7 year old trying it out with his friend? It's just somethign they don't need to see.

-Ekia

[redcar]

ekia j even 50 years ago it was the same attitude that made black people rise up and make society accept that there is nothing wrong with being black and because of your kinda of attitude it will happen to gays

[Anonymous]

I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, and believe me I've thought about this Thomas. And since this was only related to gays, I did not touch on heterosexual public affection. I do not think that any affection really should be shown around children, except for parents (not sex or anything like that, I just mean kissing). Children do not need to see people kissing. They may be just like me and look away to give them a feeling of privacy. I honestly don't care about gay's making public affection, I just look the other way and feel a little disgusted. That's just me. Maybe gay's look away when they see guys and girls kiss in disgust, or maybe girls kissing, I don't know.

I really think I sound a lot more offending than I am trying to be. I'm just telling you how I react. I don't think gays are bad or unacceptable, but kissing another guy is disgusting in my opinion. Maybe not yours. Call me a jerk if you want, but that's my opinion. He asked for it and got it.

-Ekia

[Dante]

Thomas he is entitled to his opinion and you need to accept that.

[Anonymous]

Apology accepted. Thank you for appologizing Thomas. Everyone gets in pissy attitudes.

:D

-Ekia

[Ungrown]

we live in a world where we have accepted many things that 100 years ago were un thinkable like women getting the vote or black people being anything but 2nd class citizens. but how come being gay is still one of the hardest things to come out with. what r your thoughts?
It will probably never become entirely and universally "acceptable" because society will always drum into its children the messages of "normal heterosexuality" from a very early age. It's a form of indoctrination if you will. Just look at almost any TV advert, and it reinforces the red-blooded, sex-crazed male stereotype at almost every possible moment.

I personally have no problem at all. I have a couple of gay friends and they don't bother me in the slightest. We will probably remove most of the bigotry and sheer lies surrounding homosexuality within a few generations - which is a good thing - but like I say, it will probably never be considered "normal".

[///James///]

i do this this should be in the debate forum, cos thats what it is turning into, will a mod switch it over, plus i do need to keep an eye on this in particualr, its getting quite roudy!!
when its moved ill give my opinion!

[Jono]

Moving to Debates.

Should it be merged with the gay thread there?

[Anonymous]

Your an asshole.

I certainly hope you are not refering to me...I just don't think gays should show a lot of public affection especially because little kids don't need to see that. I mean can you imagine a little 7 year old going up to his mom asking why those men are kissing? Or a 7 year old trying it out with his friend? It's just somethign they don't need to see.

-Ekia

wait i never said that though?????

You did but you edited it :).

-Ekia

[Whisper]

I certainly hope you are not refering to me...I just don't think gays should show a lot of public affection especially because little kids don't need to see that. I mean can you imagine a little 7 year old going up to his mom asking why those men are kissing? Or a 7 year old trying it out with his friend? It's just somethign they don't need to see.

-Ekia
:shock:
That is so rediculos :roll:

[Anonymous]

I certainly hope you are not refering to me...I just don't think gays should show a lot of public affection especially because little kids don't need to see that. I mean can you imagine a little 7 year old going up to his mom asking why those men are kissing? Or a 7 year old trying it out with his friend? It's just somethign they don't need to see.

-Ekia
:shock:
That is so rediculos :roll:

Rediculous or not, I would not like to hear about my little 7 year old cousin "kissing" other boys because ohter people did. Maybe I'm completly oblivious, but I keep (or would) keep making out private. Kissing and hugs are okay, but making out or kissing for more than a moment I'd rather keep private. Just my opinion.

-Ekia

[///James///]

Moving to Debates.

Should it be merged with the gay thread there?

no that is more gay marriage (should not be discussed on this topic, only on the sticky topic)

i do feel it is. like just for example, and this may be a bit off topic (but im mod!!) anyhoo, i was going through as Chav-like estate to my cousins house (they arent chavs), and i would sware i seen two girls kissing each other, and in that area i wouldnt be suprised. what i am saying, people seen to accept lesbians, but not gay men. for example, there were two lesbians in ireland (they were in their 40's or 50's) and they went to the high court looking for the right for them to be counted as a couple in the eyes of the revenue commision (the tax office), and they had the support of the public. now, from how i know ireland, if they were two gay men, it would be totally different.

in conclusion, everyone seems to accept lesbians, IMO, and they think gays aren't human

[Anonymous]

If i edited it it would say i did :roll:

Well unless I read it wrong as well did the "Quote" function, it was edited. I remember specifally because it kind of offended me. Maybe someone else was on your account or something...but I did not make up that quote.

Well you make it seem like its only bad if guys kiss in public

I don't mean just guys at all, just in reference to my cousin. It is ust my opinion that real affection should be kept private, gay or straight. I feel really uncomfortable when I'm near a friend and want to ask him something or tell him something and he is making out with his girl on the school yard. Just my opinion.

-Ekia

[advent_child]

well when you think about it, why exactly is it ok for a kid to see (not like sit and watch) a guy and girl kiss, but it s not to see two guys kiss? I belive that gays should not do PDA's at the risk of someone bieng offended, but the same goes for a guy and girl.

[1337 Man]

Answer to the topic question: No.

I'm perfectly fine with it, but as long as Christians and Muslims are around and are major religions, homosexuality will not be regarded as acceptable by a majority of people.

[mrbean]

There isnt a problem with it. In fact, homosexual people should show their affection in public. That way there wont be as much homophobic pressure. I'm personally scared of being gay because I live in a rich neighborhood where men cant like men

[1337 Man]

There isnt a problem with it. In fact, homosexual people should show their affection in public. That way there wont be as much homophobic pressure. I'm personally scared of being gay because I live in a rich neighborhood where men cant like men

You're kidding, right? That would create even more homophobic pressure.

[maximan]

Thats what people thought back in the 60s with segregation. If people rebelled, they'red be more hate. Initially there was, but look where we are today.

[1337 Man]

Thats what people thought back in the 60s with segregation. If people rebelled, they'red be more hate. Initially there was, but look where we are today.

I'm sick of everyone comparing the Civil Rights Movement and this gay marriage thing! First of all, doing such offends many black people. Second of all: It's an invalid comparison.

People back then had absolutely no reason to discriminate against blacks. But today, there's a reason why 2/3 of mankind will not accept gay marriage or gay acts in public.

RELIGION!

The two major religions, Christianity and Islam, condemn homosexuality. That's about 2/3 of mankind. So, let's look at it this way

~2-5 million people favoring segregation back then (no clue if that's the real number)
~4 billion people against homosexuality

Tough luck for the gay people if they think this is going to end up even close to the Civil Rights movement.

[TheWizard]

I wished our country was more tolerant and let everyone be themselves. Hate harms everyone.

First was: The indians, Then the blacks, Then gays. I might add that each of the above hates were by groups who call themselves christians.

[1337 Man]

I wished our country was more tolerant and let everyone be themselves. Hate harms everyone.

First was: The indians, Then the blacks, Then gays. I might add that each of the above hates were by groups who call themselves christians.

Ah, I see, so if everyone who hated on those people wore purple socks, you'd say that purple socks are enslaving?

And it's not just Christians that are against homosexuality, it's also Jews and Muslims. Our country was built upon Christian values, as well, so we should keep it safe from perversions such as gay marriage. Can't they just accept civil unions and not petition for marriage?

[Underage_Thinker]

Being gay is fine...I just perfer that gay's keep to themselve's kinda....no public affection. For two reasons, I think it's kinda gross to see and that little kids should not see that.

-Ekia

well if you have that theroy think about this

There are hookers having sex on street corners next to drug delers selling drugs on street corners next to gangs fighting on street corners so

wat i am saying is y cant gay pepople be gay on street corners
PS. i am strait

[Anonymous]

Being gay is fine...I just perfer that gay's keep to themselve's kinda....no public affection. For two reasons, I think it's kinda gross to see and that little kids should not see that.

-Ekia

well if you have that theroy think about this

There are hookers having sex on street corners next to drug delers selling drugs on street corners next to gangs fighting on street corners so

wat i am saying is y cant gay pepople be gay on street corners
PS. i am strait

I never have and you will never hear me say that it is okay for hookers and drug dealers.

-Ekia

[maximan]

I wished our country was more tolerant and let everyone be themselves. Hate harms everyone.

First was: The indians, Then the blacks, Then gays. I might add that each of the above hates were by groups who call themselves christians.

Ah, I see, so if everyone who hated on those people wore purple socks, you'd say that purple socks are enslaving?

And it's not just Christians that are against homosexuality, it's also Jews and Muslims. Our country was built upon Christian values, as well, so we should keep it safe from perversions such as gay marriage. Can't they just accept civil unions and not petition for marriage?

Find one occasion where Muslims or Jews were against gays. I challenge you.

[1337 Man]

I wished our country was more tolerant and let everyone be themselves. Hate harms everyone.

First was: The indians, Then the blacks, Then gays. I might add that each of the above hates were by groups who call themselves christians.

Ah, I see, so if everyone who hated on those people wore purple socks, you'd say that purple socks are enslaving?

And it's not just Christians that are against homosexuality, it's also Jews and Muslims. Our country was built upon Christian values, as well, so we should keep it safe from perversions such as gay marriage. Can't they just accept civil unions and not petition for marriage?

Find one occasion where Muslims or Jews were against gays. I challenge you.

Jews share the old testament, which condemns homosexuality. Also, there's a story in the Quaran condemning homosexuality.

[maximan]

I wished our country was more tolerant and let everyone be themselves. Hate harms everyone.

First was: The indians, Then the blacks, Then gays. I might add that each of the above hates were by groups who call themselves christians.

Ah, I see, so if everyone who hated on those people wore purple socks, you'd say that purple socks are enslaving?

And it's not just Christians that are against homosexuality, it's also Jews and Muslims. Our country was built upon Christian values, as well, so we should keep it safe from perversions such as gay marriage. Can't they just accept civil unions and not petition for marriage?

Find one occasion where Muslims or Jews were against gays. I challenge you.

Jews share the old testament, which condemns homosexuality. Also, there's a story in the Quaran condemning homosexuality.

I meant these days. Just becuase the bible says so doesnt mean all people hate it. THey may not believe in it, but they let it be, since it's none of their buisness. So give an example of someone discriminating or not allowing homosexuals to be normal.

[Ravenous]

there is no problem with being gay they should be treated exactly the same as any other person who cares if some little kiddy sees them :p

[mrbean]

They cant help it

[__Michael__]

Being gay is fine...I just perfer that gay's keep to themselve's kinda....no public affection. For two reasons, I think it's kinda gross to see and that little kids should not see that. -Ekia

What's wrong with kids seeing stuff like that? Seeing gays in public makes it harder for parents to encrypt messages that gays are sickos into their minds. Anyways, I doubt kids that young with get the idea that they actually are going out or are married though. Anyways, I think it's ok, as long as they're not doing anything that wouldn't be accepted for straight couples :?

[TheWizard]

I wished our country was more tolerant and let everyone be themselves. Hate harms everyone.

First was: The indians, Then the blacks, Then gays. I might add that each of the above hates were by groups who call themselves christians.

Ah, I see, so if everyone who hated on those people wore purple socks, you'd say that purple socks are enslaving?

And it's not just Christians that are against homosexuality, it's also Jews and Muslims. Our country was built upon Christian values, as well, so we should keep it safe from perversions such as gay marriage. Can't they just accept civil unions and not petition for marriage?

Find one occasion where Muslims or Jews were against gays. I challenge you.

Jews share the old testament, which condemns homosexuality. Also, there's a story in the Quaran condemning homosexuality.

I meant these days. Just becuase the bible says so doesnt mean all people hate it. THey may not believe in it, but they let it be, since it's none of their buisness. So give an example of someone discriminating or not allowing homosexuals to be normal.


Example:

Jerry Fawell
Boy Scouts

[ruler_of_hell]

I beleive that it is alright to be gay, I know two people who are gay!

[ruler_of_hell]

I am in silence today in support for gay rights, and my state now has a ban on gay marriage

[boognish]

so has the enitre us.

[Shaolin]

Incredible, that highlights how much your republican government is living in the PAST.

Conservatives are EVIL!

[<-Dying_to_Live->]

boognish, only 11 states have banned gay marriage

[boognish]

im pretty sure thats gay sex

[grass]

i dont hav anythin against gay ppl but lets face it ther not normal if every1 was gay then the human race wud die out pretty quick so i reckon ppl in power want 2 discourage gays as much as they can bcos gaycuples are not the model image of societys perfect family

[<-Dying_to_Live->]

society's perfect family? take your fascist ideas somewhere else :(

and how do you define normal?

[grass]

i dont hav 2 be a fascist 2 understand that society has a perfect family, its wots portrayed through the media,its pumped in2 u everyday wivout u even realizing it and i think normal is wotever the media says it is aswell.

[<-Dying_to_Live->]

you beleive everything they say on the news? since when does the media determine whats right and wrong? :?

[Anonymous]

everything about the war was total bullshit that they were showing over here, on a map made by the iraqis, there was no major bridge, and the army sent in a map saying they captured a non existent bridge, you gotta watch the bbc world news to know whats going on, but even they arent right all the time.

[Ravenous]

You cant trust media, 99.99% of the time it has bias in it.

[<-Dying_to_Live->]

bias is different than outright lying, and it is impossible to prove bias in the news

[BUENA]

No, because it is unnatural. The human body was not built to have intercorse or a sexual relation with the same sex. I strongly think it is wrong and I believe many people fell the same way. I also strongly believe that gays will not be acceptable in many countries.

[Whisper]

okay this topics 2yrs old

please dont bring up old topics in general discussion or puberty

[locked]