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Post by Trublu on Oct 11, 2006 22:01:49 GMT -5
Coming Out Day! (The closet, we mean.)
Was today. Take up the HRC's advice and "Talk About It"! I'll have some more info for you guys tomorrow!
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Post by Finaddict on Oct 11, 2006 22:11:13 GMT -5
Coming Out Day! (The closet, we mean.) Was today. Take up the HRC's advice and "Talk About It"! I'll have some more info for you guys tomorrow! Looking forward to hearing more about this Trublu
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Post by Trublu on Oct 12, 2006 21:06:22 GMT -5
I moved this here because Chris is in the "Talk About It" video for the campaign! Check it out here!. Also, I would strongly urge you all to read this guide , which is titled "A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans". I read through it, and it is very informative, and accurate. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them!
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Post by munchkin25 on Oct 12, 2006 21:30:26 GMT -5
Wow!!! This would've been an awesome event to attend to!!!
Personally, I don't really care what a person sexuality is. If they confide in me and tell me that they're gay or bi, then that's great because it shows that they trust me, but it's none of my business to begin. I'm not going to ask what's your sexuality to every person I meet. Besides, how does a person's sexuality determine who they are and how they act? It's the inside that counts and we should be more accepting of these people because they're not that different from the straight folk.
It's just another damn label we need to get rid of.
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Post by Finaddict on Oct 14, 2006 14:05:11 GMT -5
Wow!!! This would've been an awesome event to attend to!!! Personally, I don't really care what a person sexuality is. If they confide in me and tell me that they're gay or bi, then that's great because it shows that they trust me, but it's none of my business to begin. I'm not going to ask what's your sexuality to every person I meet. Besides, how does a person's sexuality determine who they are and how they act? It's the inside that counts and we should be more accepting of these people because they're not that different from the straight folk. It's just another damn label we need to get rid of. Well said Munchkin and I totally agree.
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Post by Finaddict on Oct 14, 2006 14:16:47 GMT -5
I moved this here because Chris is in the "Talk About It" video for the campaign! Check it out here!. Also, I would strongly urge you all to read this guide , which is titled "A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans". I read through it, and it is very informative, and accurate. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them! Thanks for posting this Guide, Trublu. I, myself, have never been upset, shocked or anything when someone I knew was gay or bi etc. I always felt we are what we are from birth. kinda like hair and eye color etc...I have bookmarked this site for reference in case I need to help anyone who is upset over a friend or relative's sexual orientation. My hope is one day we won't need this Guide. Someday I would hope that people would just realise we are what we are.
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Post by munchkin25 on Oct 14, 2006 18:19:36 GMT -5
We need to teach the little kids that are growing up now and while they are still little to be more accepting of our differences. Hate is something that's taught, not inherited.
As for me, I was always picked on. So, I might be a little naive at times when it comes to this subject, but when I meet someone I have the attitude of "I don't know you and you don't know me. We're starting on even ground so let's don't judge by looks, comprende?" The person's character means a lot to me and if I don't like what I see in a person's character, then I try to not associate with them in anyway.
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Post by Finaddict on Oct 14, 2006 18:27:28 GMT -5
We need to teach the little kids that are growing up now and while they are still little to be more accepting of our differences. Hate is something that's taught, not inherited. As for me, I was always picked on. So, I might be a little naive at times when it comes to this subject, but when I meet someone I have the attitude of "I don't know you and you don't know me. We're starting on even ground so let's don't judge by looks, comprende?" The person's character means a lot to me and if I don't like what I see in a person's character, then I try to not associate with them in anyway. WELL SAID MUNCHKIN
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Post by Sexystablersgal on Oct 23, 2006 12:25:15 GMT -5
Well said Munchkin, on everything you said. To me, it doesnt matter if your GLBST because its who you are as a person that matters. When I was younger, I was picked on for loads of things, little things, but they really hit your self confidence, so it annoys the hell out of me, when I see or hear kids calling each other names or starting rumours, which is why I became a prefect at my school. It also annoys the hell out of me when you hear kids call each other or things or events "gay" because its the only derogative term they know. Its one thing I cant stand, as it has no effect on anything if your gay, or lesbian of bi or whatever. When my mate turned round to me and kind of blurted out she thought she might be bisexual, the first thing I said was "Well Done" because she had the confidence to tell me and not deny what sexuality she was. It really is pathetic when people turn around and shun you, for anything, especially over your sexuality, as, at the end of the day, you cant chose whether or not your gonna be straight, its not a choice, so they shouldn't be persacuted for something, that, really, has nothing to do with anyone bar themselves.
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Post by elelohesterling on Oct 30, 2006 16:14:54 GMT -5
I agree with you all, I used to think being gay was wrong, or sinful, mainly because my parents have kind of instilled that into me, but more and more I see they are wrong. Not that I have told them that, but it alwas angers me when we are talking about current events and a gay rights issue comes up and my dad is like "let's hope that gay supporter does not get elected" or "this is so stupid" or creap like that.
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Post by Finaddict on Oct 30, 2006 19:14:42 GMT -5
The sooner people realise that labeling someone is a wrong thing to do, the better off society will be.
The problems that confront this great world are vast and sexual identity is not what is the most important. We are what we are at birth and need to bind together for the greater good.
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Post by Trublu on Nov 2, 2006 20:41:25 GMT -5
I agree with you all, I used to think being gay was wrong, or sinful, mainly because my parents have kind of instilled that into me, but more and more I see they are wrong. Not that I have told them that, but it alwas angers me when we are talking about current events and a gay rights issue comes up and my dad is like "let's hope that gay supporter does not get elected" or "this is so stupid" or creap like that. Thank you, elelohesterling, for reaffirming that there is still hope yet. Conforming to an opinion, just because it is that of your parents, is the worst thing for society. I'm glad to hear that at least one person has broken their chains today.
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