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Ain't got nothing against you. But let me say I'm proud too.
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my daughter was in a lesbien relationship for awhile
the person she was with was not a good influence on her or my grandkids my daughter didnt see that but we did it took her awhile but she learned her lesson and they broke up her ex partner even treaten to kill her we think that my daughter was going trough a faze.. who knows she now with a man and they have a child together... and hes great with the baby and my other grandkids as long as my daughter is happy thats all what counts but she still has the gay pride in her heart nothing is wrong with that before my youngest grandchild was born she had me make a baby blanket of the colors of the gay pride |
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People who think homophobia does not exist here are wrong. I have run into those people. One on a date.
I have friends of different sexual orientations including transgender. People flip out. Ask me am I gay, etc. It's ridiculous. Like it rubs off. Like it's catchy. It's the thing to be ignorant about now. My brother, a straight hemophiliac died of AIDS. People are so damn stupid they will say, "How did he get it? Was he gay???" What part of HEMOPHILIAC DID YOU NOT UNDERSTAND?? I worked for someone who called AIDS "the plague of the homos". A well known respected person. A person who knew better. A person who did not mind that his marketing team, etc. were "homos" when they did stuff to promote his life but he felt free to bash them behind their backs. How come I can hang with a guy friend and not one says anything but when I hang with a lesbian friend suddenly I might be gay?? And why do homophobs think they are so damn irresistible that every gay man or lesbian is interested in THEM??? Ever notice that?? I live in Southern California and still run into these idiots. They are the same ones that refuse to speak any Spanish because "they should learn OUR language". People need to get over themselves. |
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I'm happy and proud of it dammit! Seriously though, a good friend of mine is gay and I think what he is proud of is that gay people are more accepted today making it easier for them to be open about it. See that makes sense kinda... I say kinda cause it's like they're proud of society for being more accepting... So they're proud of society? Or it could be that they're proud of the fact that they worked so hard getting recognized over the years... That!  I get That being said, It's a huge yearly street party here in Montreal where everyone is welcome... It's both fun and outrageously funny. Chq it! Next time they have that party, go and talk to people. Find out what they think. It may help you understand what's going on and why they're having the party.  Do you really want to have this discussion with me??? I mean, you're full of suggestions and recommendations. Would it surprise you to know I have an uncle(my godfather) and a nephew who are gay. I don't think it is necessary for me to ask "strangers" when I know first hand from blood relatives. I wanted to hear from the OP or someone here who is gay... a different view, different perspectives.... But now I find myself replying to "suggestions" again... been through this before and I kindly asked that you not reply to my posts... ya know, to keep the peace? So practice... DO NOT REPLY! |
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I'm happy and proud of it dammit! Seriously though, a good friend of mine is gay and I think what he is proud of is that gay people are more accepted today making it easier for them to be open about it. See that makes sense kinda... I say kinda cause it's like they're proud of society for being more accepting... So they're proud of society? Or it could be that they're proud of the fact that they worked so hard getting recognized over the years... That! I get That being said, It's a huge yearly street party here in Montreal where everyone is welcome... It's both fun and outrageously funny. Chq it! Next time they have that party, go and talk to people. Find out what they think. It may help you understand what's going on and why they're having the party. Do you really want to have this discussion with me??? I mean, you're full of suggestions and recommendations. Would it surprise you to know I have an uncle(my godfather) and a nephew who are gay. I don't think it is necessary for me to ask "strangers" when I know first hand from blood relatives. I wanted to hear from the OP or someone here who is gay... a different view, different perspectives.... But now I find myself replying to "suggestions" again... been through this before and I kindly asked that you not reply to my posts... ya know, to keep the peace? So practice... DO NOT REPLY! Am I the only one in 2012??? Of course there is prejudice everywhere against all sorts of things. But having "a gay friend" now is like when someone said "I have a black or Jewish friend" back in 1972. GEEZ. I mean I have the gambit of gay friends. Not just one. And you know how may people you know are gay and you have no idea??? I hate when someone refers to me as "I have this Jewish friend" like I am Telushkin or something. |
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Edited by
singmesweet
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Fri 01/27/12 08:14 AM
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I'm happy and proud of it dammit! Seriously though, a good friend of mine is gay and I think what he is proud of is that gay people are more accepted today making it easier for them to be open about it. See that makes sense kinda... I say kinda cause it's like they're proud of society for being more accepting... So they're proud of society? Or it could be that they're proud of the fact that they worked so hard getting recognized over the years... That! I get That being said, It's a huge yearly street party here in Montreal where everyone is welcome... It's both fun and outrageously funny. Chq it! Next time they have that party, go and talk to people. Find out what they think. It may help you understand what's going on and why they're having the party. Do you really want to have this discussion with me??? I mean, you're full of suggestions and recommendations. Would it surprise you to know I have an uncle(my godfather) and a nephew who are gay. I don't think it is necessary for me to ask "strangers" when I know first hand from blood relatives. I wanted to hear from the OP or someone here who is gay... a different view, different perspectives.... But now I find myself replying to "suggestions" again... been through this before and I kindly asked that you not reply to my posts... ya know, to keep the peace? So practice... DO NOT REPLY! Whoa dude. Calm down. I'm guessing the OP isn't coming back, since they have only made one post. You mentioned not understanding gay pride, then you mentioned one of the big parties they had. Seems simple enough to me if you're going to go check out the party, talk to the people there about what's going on. If you do not want people to respond to you, don't post on a pubic forum. I have not been mean or rude to you. No need to be that way to me. |
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I'm happy and proud of it dammit! Seriously though, a good friend of mine is gay and I think what he is proud of is that gay people are more accepted today making it easier for them to be open about it. See that makes sense kinda... I say kinda cause it's like they're proud of society for being more accepting... So they're proud of society? Or it could be that they're proud of the fact that they worked so hard getting recognized over the years... That! I get That being said, It's a huge yearly street party here in Montreal where everyone is welcome... It's both fun and outrageously funny. Chq it! Next time they have that party, go and talk to people. Find out what they think. It may help you understand what's going on and why they're having the party. Do you really want to have this discussion with me??? I mean, you're full of suggestions and recommendations. Would it surprise you to know I have an uncle(my godfather) and a nephew who are gay. I don't think it is necessary for me to ask "strangers" when I know first hand from blood relatives. I wanted to hear from the OP or someone here who is gay... a different view, different perspectives.... But now I find myself replying to "suggestions" again... been through this before and I kindly asked that you not reply to my posts... ya know, to keep the peace? So practice... DO NOT REPLY! Whoa dude. Calm down. I'm guessing the OP isn't coming back, since they have only made one post. You mentioned not understanding gay pride, then you mentioned one of the big parties they had. Seems simple enough to me if you're going to go check out the party, talk to the people there about what's going on. If you do not want people to respond to you, don't post on a pubic forum. I have not been mean or rude to you. No need to be that way to me. I think you must have looked at him funny. LOL |
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Some people just can't stand when you have your own values in life and think you should just accept anything and everything that goes on in the world. I think everyone by now knows someone who is gay, or have a family member who is gay. My sister is gay, I respect her choice to live her life, and she respects my Christian values and we leave it at that. I love her and I don't past judgement on her, nor anyone else who is gay.
But I have found that many gay people I know in the work place get very upset when you don't accept their way of life, and or think your homophobic, or you are anti-gay cause you don't want to party with them. That's my experience. I don't care who you're sexin, that's your business, but please don't always think that because a person doesn't want to get to know a gay person that something wrong with them. I've never seen an attack on gays in the forum, so why the OP as you guys call them brought up the subject I don't understand. Please don't reply to this to try and make me understand, cause there's one person in the forum who always, and I mean always has to challenge someone's thoughts on a topic. |
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i have family members that are gay
they have there reasons and i have a friend that i have known for over 30yrs didnt know untill about 28yrs ago she was.... that didnt bother me i can understand why she is. but that doesnt change my friendship with her |
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Some people just can't stand when you have your own values in life and think you should just accept anything and everything that goes on in the world. I think everyone by now knows someone who is gay, or have a family member who is gay. My sister is gay, I respect her choice to live her life, and she respects my Christian values and we leave it at that. I love her and I don't past judgement on her, nor anyone else who is gay. But I have found that many gay people I know in the work place get very upset when you don't accept their way of life, and or think your homophobic, or you are anti-gay cause you don't want to party with them. That's my experience. I don't care who you're sexin, that's your business, but please don't always think that because a person doesn't want to get to know a gay person that something wrong with them. I've never seen an attack on gays in the forum, so why the OP as you guys call them brought up the subject I don't understand. Please don't reply to this to try and make me understand, cause there's one person in the forum who always, and I mean always has to challenge someone's thoughts on a topic. The bold part is what doesn't make sense to me. If you don't care who they're having sex with, why would being gay be a reason not to want to get to know someone? |
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i have family members that are gay they have there reasons and i have a friend that i have known for over 30yrs didnt know untill about 28yrs ago she was.... that didnt bother me i can understand why she is. but that doesnt change my friendship with her You understand why she is gay? So why's that? I hope you know people are gay from the moment they were born. |
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Whatever floats your boat ........
Your life do whatever makes you happy |
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Edited by
Kat1974
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Sat 01/28/12 06:45 PM
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Being gay myself I decided to respond to this post. What is gay pride to me?
I grew up in an area and a time you could be arrested just for holding your girlfriend's hand. You get bullied at school and the school looks the other way because it will "set them straight". Then let's go with the bashers and the haters that rape you just because of who you love. The law looks the other way because again it is teaching us a lesson. Don't want to get beaten, attacked, raped? Don't be gay in public. So growing up in that situation, being tossed out of your family and home for simply saying "hey mom? I really like my best friend so and so." It is tough. You grow up in that and you have to fight for your right to just stay true to a small part of who you are. To have one day where you can look around and see support, no hate, and that you aren't alone when facing all of that? HUGE help. Who doesn't like to hear "you are not alone". Now I don't like labels. But I do have gay pride because I had to fight uphill and down a road that is not friendly just to be able to say "this is a part of who I am.I am gay" It is something I can't change about myself, something I dont want to change about myself and a part of me I embrace. It is not a choice. I take pride in being able to be me facing all the negatives and not giving in on hating back. So all of that is gay pride to me. Hope that answers your question Johnn..Just keep in mind..this is what it is to me. |
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The only problem I have is with certain people who feel the need to challenge others points of view. @ Kat1974, I can understand the discrimination you've endured, after all I'm a woman of color. Not saying you do this, but straight people get bashed and looked at as being haters against gays when they believe differently and voice it.
I have nothing against gays. If I did, I would start with my sister first and other family members in my family who are gay, and that ain't happening. I love my sister, respect her decision to live her life as she chooses and I'm thankful she respects my beliefs as well. Respect goes both ways. Sometimes I just need to ignore those who challenge others in the forums, and mind my business.  Nice to know you Kat as apart of the forum.
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The only problem I have is with certain people who feel the need to challenge others points of view. @ Kat1974, I can understand the discrimination you've endured, after all I'm a woman of color. Not saying you do this, but straight people get bashed and looked at as being haters against gays when they believe differently and voice it. I have nothing against gays. If I did, I would start with my sister first and other family members in my family who are gay, and that ain't happening. I love my sister, respect her decision to live her life as she chooses and I'm thankful she respects my beliefs as well. Respect goes both ways. Sometimes I just need to ignore those who challenge others in the forums, and mind my business. Nice to know you Kat as apart of the forum. Unfortunately what you said is true. It happens in every community. You have haters. I would like to think that it is not the majority. I think it is important that we voice our opinions..everyone. You may not like what they have to say but respect it as it is their views. I am most of the time grateful for other views and opinions because to just look at the world in one way limits your world and how you see it. I do apologize for all the hated looks. Straight pride, gay pride...black white, green, orange, blue...Be proud of who you are, what you believe, and just yeah being you. Most people seem to forget something about the rainbow flag...Most say..rainbow flag..gay flag. Wrong. That flag actually represents "celebrating diversity" I think that is something we all can celebrate. |
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The only problem I have is with certain people who feel the need to challenge others points of view. @ Kat1974, I can understand the discrimination you've endured, after all I'm a woman of color. Not saying you do this, but straight people get bashed and looked at as being haters against gays when they believe differently and voice it. I have nothing against gays. If I did, I would start with my sister first and other family members in my family who are gay, and that ain't happening. I love my sister, respect her decision to live her life as she chooses and I'm thankful she respects my beliefs as well. Respect goes both ways. Sometimes I just need to ignore those who challenge others in the forums, and mind my business. Nice to know you Kat as apart of the forum. Unfortunately what you said is true. It happens in every community. You have haters. I would like to think that it is not the majority. I think it is important that we voice our opinions..everyone. You may not like what they have to say but respect it as it is their views. I am most of the time grateful for other views and opinions because to just look at the world in one way limits your world and how you see it. I do apologize for all the hated looks. Straight pride, gay pride...black white, green, orange, blue...Be proud of who you are, what you believe, and just yeah being you. Most people seem to forget something about the rainbow flag...Most say..rainbow flag..gay flag. Wrong. That flag actually represents "celebrating diversity" I think that is something we all can celebrate. Nicely said, Kat. |
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I think people who say that they respect someone's decision to live their life the way they choose sounds nice, but where gays are concerned, it implies that a gay person at some point decided to be gay. No, they were born that way. What they decided to do was to be true to themselves and others and stop pretending to be strait.
It takes a brave person to come out of the closet and be honest. |
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Being gay myself I decided to respond to this post. What is gay pride to me? I grew up in an area and a time you could be arrested just for holding your girlfriend's hand. You get bullied at school and the school looks the other way because it will "set them straight". Then let's go with the bashers and the haters that rape you just because of who you love. The law looks the other way because again it is teaching us a lesson. Don't want to get beaten, attacked, raped? Don't be gay in public. So growing up in that situation, being tossed out of your family and home for simply saying "hey mom? I really like my best friend so and so." It is tough. You grow up in that and you have to fight for your right to just stay true to a small part of who you are. To have one day where you can look around and see support, no hate, and that you aren't alone when facing all of that? HUGE help. Who doesn't like to hear "you are not alone". Now I don't like labels. But I do have gay pride because I had to fight uphill and down a road that is not friendly just to be able to say "this is a part of who I am.I am gay" It is something I can't change about myself, something I dont want to change about myself and a part of me I embrace. It is not a choice. I take pride in being able to be me facing all the negatives and not giving in on hating back. So all of that is gay pride to me. Hope that answers your question Johnn..Just keep in mind..this is what it is to me. Wow! Thank you Kat  For taking the time and letting us know what it means TO YOU! I'm not accustomed to violence against sexuality, race or religion... I'm sad to see it's still happening. Take good care! |
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Anytime :) Thanks for letting me. I appreciate you all
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