Something different...

I am always amused by those who say, I don't care what gays do as long as they don't hit on me. What makes you think it is any different than a guy hitting on a chick. The majority of the time, woman will smile politley and wait till the guy goes away, because most advances are usually unwelcome. They don't usually freak out and get hostile (usually) when a guy hits on them. Now, I realize most of us heterosexuals, especially males, feel uncomfortable when hit on by someone of the same gender. Well, here is a tip, if it does happen, just politely decline. If you are so insecure in your own sexuality to panic, well , grow up. Intolerance is not a virtue. As long as someone's lifestyle doesn't involve hurting or abusing another person, why should we care?

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Originally posted by Punisher:
Why is it that a negative opinion of homosexuality is viewed as intolerant? Why can't someone think homosexuality is disgusting? Independent thought and free speech only apply in certain cases? IOW, we should be tolerant of other people's views until they are in conflict with your own?

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You have the freedom of speech and thought. However, isn't there a difference between not agreeing with anothers lifestyle and hating them for it? As much as you are entitled to have a negitive opinion on the matter, a homosexual has the right to have a postive view on it, not to mention the freedom to choose that lifestyle. Frankly, I have a negative opinion of people who condemn others simply for not agreeing with what they believe. Now, Kindpenguin is fully entitled to believe what he will, but hostility and hate are hostility and hate, no matter what you cloak it in. However, even though I don't agree with KingPeguins views, I agree he has the right to freedom of thought and speech. As long as you don't harm another, you are free to believe what you will. COurse, hatred has a tendency of leading people to violent acts, which is not a freedom of expression.
If woman can handle unwanted advances on a daily basis, than I believe it is within the realm of reason for men to be able do the same (if the situation ever arrives, which for most men, I doubt it will ever be an issue.)