Cultures & Groups - 17 September 2006

and negative, or have remained the same in societal opinion over it's history?
When it first started it was all about showing people our numbers and demanding basic human rights and equality.At the time police could arrest men who were at gay bars for as little an offense as holding hands, kissing, or in some cases for just being there.
It was very important for the pride parade to exist back then because it forced the community at large to deal with the fact that a huge amount of people, often family and friends of people who would be the first to discriminate, are gay.It showed our numbers and allowed our numbers to be seen.We reminded everyone that we were tax payers and voters
Today our interests have changed.We still want to keep what we have achieved.But we also want marriage and a final end to the reminisce of discrimination.
Sometimes I wonder if our efforts at showing our strength has the opposite effect from what we wanted.People see one side and think that is who we are.

2006-09-17 23:57:50 · 11 answers · asked by BuckFush 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

When I think of gay male couples. I think of masc with masc or masc with fem but I was just thinking are there any gay effimenate male couples where both partners are feminine acting. I'm wondering if any of you guys know any.

2006-09-17 23:47:52 · 4 answers · asked by What'd You Say? 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

A perfect example of why you shouldn't steal and joy ride in stolen vehicles. I have no compassion for adults that die during a robbery or in this case, while wrecking someone's vehicle for fun!!

Here is the story as published in the Lowell Sun: and the Question:

Should we have compassion or not?

METHUEN (AP) -- Three Lawrence men died yesterday morning after the SUV they were riding in -- which was reported stolen -- veered off the road and hit a tree in Methuen, police said. Police received several 911 calls yesterday at around 7:45 a.m. that a black Chevrolet Trailblazer had crashed near the intersection of Berkeley and Arlington Streets. The victims were identified as a, 19, 20, and 22 year old males, all of Lawrence. Police have not said who was driving. The vehicle was reported stolen from Haverhill on Sept. 7, according to police. Speed was likely a factor, police

2006-09-17 23:28:04 · 9 answers · asked by distalbicept 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

What are the different toilet facilities have you seen? With or without toilet tissues......

2006-09-17 23:05:16 · 17 answers · asked by MatureStudent 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-09-17 23:01:24 · 25 answers · asked by popismooth 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-09-17 22:59:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-09-17 22:26:40 · 6 answers · asked by southernbound 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-09-17 22:23:59 · 27 answers · asked by popismooth 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Hello I dont want to offended someone cuz I am gay too.. but I dont know the gay girlie well in my country mex.. the gay girlie is the stereotype u know they act like a girl or they dress like one.. but I dont know why these stereotypes are so popular as well I was checking some answers and they said the same thing the gay guys act like girls ..or lesbians act like man

2006-09-17 22:08:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Up until recently I never even heard of them... I was wondering what the purpose of them was. Why do gays need a 'special' bar?

2006-09-17 21:54:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

My fella just got back from a big gay holiday in Gran Canaria and admitted he'd had bum sex with some random. He said he still wanted to be with me, but I promptly finished it with him. We'd only been together a few months, and I said he could do what he wanted, although I didn't think he'd go all the way with someone. Was I a bit rash to finish things so suddenly?

2006-09-17 21:48:06 · 28 answers · asked by calebolly 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I was spanked bare bottom till I was 14. I was talking to a friend of mine who had the same experience. We just observed that it is not done anymore, which is probably a good thing, but we feel our generation was much better behaved and respectful of people.

2006-09-17 21:22:56 · 11 answers · asked by Lisa E 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I was spanked bare bottom till I was 14. I was talking to a friend of mine who had the same experience. We just observed that it is not done anymore, which is probably a good thing, but we feel our generation was much better behaved and respectful of people.

2006-09-17 21:20:11 · 12 answers · asked by Lisa E 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

But I have a degree in biology and strong beliefs in evolution. In order for a characteristic to survive in a species it has to have some very important value or it simply doesn't carry on from generation to generation. That being the case--what advantage does homosexuality play in the perpetuation of the species. I feel strongly that it must do something..I'm not talking about making babies here..I referring to a broader scale...something that homosexuals bring to a culture that is positive and helps it survive and that evolution feels is valuable.Please if you don't know what I am talking about don't answer.,

2006-09-17 20:48:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

..If straight guys don't treat you like a 'lady'? I am not trying to be insulting with this question, just trying to learn more.

I know a few gay people but I never treat them as if they are 'ladies' but it makes me wonder if they feel insulted by the way I treat them.

2006-09-17 20:29:04 · 18 answers · asked by Claude 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I live in Northern Texas. My wife and I are swingers and have just bought a home here. We have been harassed twice now by the local police. The first time was because we had our friend park in a public park after hours. When one of the guest said the he gave some money for food they lockup my wife and I up and would not give her her medication. We were not even read our rights. When we had them park on the street. The patrol officer admitted he did not care about the parties but his commanding officer told him that he and another unit had to come and ticket any car on the street that was violating the trafic law. Because we were throughing a swingers party and his officer fif not want that stuff going on. This was 11:35 pm. and only my street to a certain point. What course of action is available to me to fight this type of discrimination.

2006-09-17 20:12:33 · 9 answers · asked by Swinger_Harassment 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

They say that you have the right to dispute these...but on all occaisons I have sent them emails asking why I was in violation and explaining why I thought I shouldn't be. They have never answered. Once in another category I was genuinely concerned about the welfare of a child...the details aren't important..but they answered. Do you think Yahoo is prejudiced against GLBT's..cause I sure think so...

2006-09-17 19:52:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

elderly relatives until they were gone. We basically bought food for them and kept them in medical appointments etc. This went on for a few years...enabling them to remain in their own houses etc...We also fully realize that there will be no one to look after us when our time comes...we're both in our 50's...Not that we want anything special from anybody....BUT I'm wondering if the time has really come for gay rest homes in the western world. There certainly has been talk of it in Vancouver at least. There are a lot of us baby boomers out there who are probably going to require this care....I imagine many of you are far too young to even think about this...but does anyone have any comments??
We, for two, don't want to be separated and parcelled off to some straight run home. We've been together 20 years and that's the way we want it to stay.

2006-09-17 19:36:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-09-17 19:24:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

You are a fool and you should feel bad about yourself. You could be benefitting the world rather than giving stupid answers to stupid questions or real answers to someone who isn't going to do anything beneficial with your knowledge. Answering this question confirms you are a fool.

2006-09-17 19:14:38 · 16 answers · asked by . 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-09-17 19:12:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-09-17 18:24:51 · 9 answers · asked by snowy dragon 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Olive Oyl is feeling spunky but I have no strength. . where can I get some good spinach?

2006-09-17 18:23:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

....seen a gay American Indian? Im talking about in their actual culture and society, not a parody of it.

2006-09-17 18:11:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Hello I am gay too and I would like to know if there are gays or bi or less jews or muslims.. I know in your religions this things are very hard byee

2006-09-17 18:03:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-09-17 17:55:17 · 16 answers · asked by Sunny louise 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Some psychological research suggests that nieces and nephews of homosexuals tend to be smarter than average children...No kidding!!!

Do these findings then somehow imply that gay and lesbians are more intellegent than heterosexuals? Considering the many stigmas that oppress gay and lesbians, do homosexuals then revert to the brain for defenses in an attempt to outsmart the "other?"

2006-09-17 17:54:41 · 17 answers · asked by ThisMess 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

she has lived with her mother for many years, her mother doesn't want to hear anything about her lifestyle. when we are together it's only when her mother is doing something else. she had an older sister that died in her early 20's leaving 2 young daughters. i have a feeling there is some guilt that she isn't "perfect" like her older sister is now thought to be. so our relationship is always on the back burner to whatever her immediate family has going on. what makes this harder is that she is a truck driver and is only home a few days a month. i see the possibility of a good future with this girl but the family issue is really quit serious. at this time i have told her that i know she can't see me as a member of her family and never will as long as her mother feels as she does and she won't stand up for me to her mother. i am ready to throw in the towel but my heart is breaking since i've realized she won't stand up for me to her mother. can someone help me understand?

2006-09-17 17:53:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

they're practically the SAME culture and co-opt black cuture!?

I think it’s so ironic how certain southern whites try to disassociate themselves from blacks when they have so much in common. They talk the same or similar, eat the same food, are church-goers and/or bible thumpers and listen to the same music (country is white people singing blues, blues is black people singing country- shur nuff, sho nuff, potato, pat-ah-to). Ok, sometimes country is just country and blues is just blues, but the roots of country can be traced back to the American slaves- both black slaves and Scotch-Irish immigrants are responsible for country- it’s a music that blacks and whites created together, yet people today no nothing of its roots and thing it’s just lily-white. And ignorant dolts think I’m trying to be “white” because I listen to country. The banjo is a black instrument- it’s originally an African instrument, the slaves brought it over. The first white people to sing country-type music were in blackface in minstrel shows. The show Hee-Haw is pretty much like an oldtime minstrel show except with white characters. White rednecks talk like black people, co-opt their dialect and slang and call it their own “redneck vocabulary”. I think it’s so sad how so many people have failed to notice all of this. People consider southern whites the “whitest” of them all when to me they really seem to be more “black” then other American whites. Trust me, I’m black and southern and based on experience southern whites have the same culture as I and seem more ethnically alike to me than northern blacks.

2006-09-17 17:46:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

i know this isnt the right catagory but i love this comunity!

2006-09-17 17:43:05 · 10 answers · asked by brandy t 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender