I'll start off this discussion with homophobia!
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Ok, I'd like to share my opinions on stuff, so bare with me:
Homophobes:
Ok, so, I know most will disagree with my here, but I see no point to hating on homophobes. I mean sure, they have OPINIONS, but so does everyone else, and they too, are people. We shouldn't be hating on people for not supporting something, I mean, if they physically harm you then yeah, go ahead, but if they merely speak out once, then why hate on them? I mean, would you want to say I don't like this, then be hated on because the majority of people like it? You may think that there is no basis, which is true, but some believe due to their religion and other beliefs, but for what they believe they get hate? No, that's not right. I know the most common excuse is "oh, the Bible!1!", but they may honestly believe this. Just telling them they're wrong for having a belief is not okay in my opinion. They may have their facts wrong, but it is their opinion, not a fact they're spewing. Like, if you say "I hate gays", then you get one thousand responses, but saying "I support the gays" gets none whatsoever. And it isn't about responses, it is about how people react. Have you ever heard of the 10 compliments, 1 insult? That's how this whole debate is, a couple people say they support gays, but then one person says they hate them and everyone blows up. I get that saying **** like: "burn the gays", "make them illegal", is totally wrong and should be reacted too, but just expressing your opinion and saying you don't like them is fine in my book. I'm gay, and it has never bothered me when somebody says they don't like gay people, simply because their words don't matter, let me say that again: their words, they don't matter. They are just words, and words can hurt, but they are not aiming it specifically at you, just everyone in general, so don't take it so personal. I don't agree with homophobic views, but it is still opinion and I don't think they should get hate for being anti-homo, they should be able to express their opinions and how they feel. People like MF who replied like that obviously just wanted attention, so don't pay them any, just ignore it and move on honestly. I think it is all just a very opinionated topic, and every one should have one, but nobody should get hate for liking anything else. Homophobes hate on gays, gays/gay supporters hate on homophobes, it is an endless cycle that just has to stop. But sadly, it never will, no matter how hard people try, gays will get free marriage in the future, but people will still hate then, it won't matter. But, while this may be a stretch, it is almost like the KKK, as homophobes are usually not as extreme, but they do hate on people, and they're still around, so who's to say that just like with slavery, once it is gone, hate will stop? It's a long and bumpy ride that we eventually will get too, but it will take time and there will always be haters, but isn't making yourself and others around you happy the ultimate goal? Would you rather be a guy and be married to a girl that is extremely unhappy and too scared to come out, or would you rather be a guy married to a guy that is extremely happy and has haters. Everyone has haters, but if you're happy do they truly even matter whatsoever? I don't think so, people hate on you, big woop? They mean nothing to you whatsoever, you may be sad and cry sometimes, you just have to find and do what makes you happy. Some people prefer to marry the same gender, should people really hate on love, love is love, as it is always said, and nothing can stand in the way of happiness and joy and love.
Gay Rights:
Umm yeah, I support them fully, as I am a homosexual as well. This one isn't lengthy at all, unlike the last one, but read this article, I found it interesting:
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But if you're too lazy to read all of this post: basically opinions.
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