Is it like a code that says "What follows is a homophobic idea"?
2006-07-03 17:38:34 · 18 answers · asked by XYZ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Up to the word "homophobic" we're okay. But the moment they say "but" after that, you can know what's coming next IS going to be homophobic. It's the same as when they say "I don't mean to offend you, but", or "I love you, but". When you hear the "but" there, you'd better run away.
2006-07-03 17:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Not necessarily. In the culture of "political correctness" today it seems that any negative comment about a minority group is deemed to be racist, homophobic,anti-religious,etc. For instance,if you read a news item that a group has formed,strictly limited to whites, to promote their race most of us would immediately think of hate groups like the Skinheads or Klan. If the same item named a Black or Hispanic group many of us who consider ourselves to be open minded would say "Way to go". I might say "I'm not racist but does anyone see the irony in this?"Or in this era of HIV and other rampant STDs I might say" I'm not homophobic but the bath houses and other places that gay men use to have numerous anonymous encounters need to be closed, not as a moral issue but to try to reduce the often deadly consequences of this lifestyle."I have to admit that when I see " I'm not a racist,homophobic,etc" I tend to brace myself for a racist or homophobic comment but sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised.
2006-07-04 01:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by whnp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they may have a valid point. I'm not homophobic but, I'm not interested in having a same sex experience. Or, I'm not homophobic but, certain gays/lesbians do make me feel uncomfortable. I have a couple of gay friends, and I love them to bits, but I would say it.
2006-07-04 00:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Clueless 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homophobic means fearing homosexuals. You can be unafraid of a homosexual, and still not support "gay rights".
Certain groups are trying to define deviancy down to a "lifestyle choice" If you disagree with them, rather than having a calm and rational discussion, they resort to name calling.
2006-07-04 00:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, but most likely it will be followed by something ignorant. Lots of people that WE might think are homophobic might genuinely not think of themselves as such. Oh well ...
2006-07-04 00:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ericuf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's kinda like starting a sentence with :"Don't take this the wrong way, but..." followed by something insulting
2006-07-04 00:41:30 · answer #6 · answered by bandido 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It probably seems that way to a lot of people because they cant see from someone elses point of view without labeling them afraid or hatefull. If you dont agree with it your a hater.
2006-07-04 00:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
Freud said we are all homosexual, only some more than others.
If this is to be taken as a truth, then anyone who claims complete heterosexuality is in denial.
And so really anything that they say have to say about homosexuality is homophobia
You follow me? (=P)
2006-07-04 00:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by its just me!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely.
Anytime there is a 'but', it completely turns the meaning around. Automatic hypocrisy.
2006-07-04 00:42:17 · answer #9 · answered by batmantis1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like saying I dont mean to hurt your feelings but.... You know what the person is going to say is going to hurt your feelings.
2006-07-04 00:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by boit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋