At least one person here thinks that being Straight is eqivalent to being in the KKK. Why?

Question

Yesterday I asked if it was OK for students to wear "Straight Pride" T-shirts to school.

Dannii n Sac responded: "No that is pretty much the same as someone walking into school with a KKK outfit."

What is it with the sheer intolerance and bigotry displayed by so many gays and their advocates?

If they're not threatening their debate opponents with choking and acid facials, if they're not hurling racist slurs at opponents who (like me) happen not to be white, they're comparing straight people to the Klan.

I thought you folks were the big champions of respect and tolerance. But I guess many of you just want to receive those things, but don't want to give them.

Answer 1

If you can't get help at Charter, please, get help somewhere!

Answer 2

I'm actually okay with "Straight Pride," as long as there isn't a message of condemnation. I see it as a satire, even though really, straight pride day is every day ("So, have you invited a girl to the prom yet?")

It's the message of condemnation that would get someone compared to the Klan, I think. Some T-shirts do offer these messages.

Who threatened opponents with choking and "acid facials"? That's wrong. But so is the fact that LGBT people actually *get* them.

As for the race issue, I am white. At first I thought black anti-gay advocates were being used by the right wing. Then my wife, who is Russian and the smartest person I know, said, "You think black people are just as good as white. Can they not also be just as *bad*?" Yep. I consider it racist to address the race now, but I will certainly address ideas, no matter what color fingers types them.

Answer 3

They didn't say that being straigt was the same as being in the KKK. they said that wearing a "Straight Pride" T-shirt was pretty much the same as someone walking into school with a KKK outfit.

Seriously. Go back and read what you wrote. It's right in there.

Answer 4

I'm straight. Let me say that right off.

"White pride", "straight pride", etc - same thing. It's saying, "I was born into a group that has more power than another group, and I am proud to uphold that tradition of keeping the other group down."

Gay pride, black pride, etc - these are expressing a pride in overcoming the obsticles that society places in one's path. It's saying, "society has said that people like me are of lesser or no worth, but I know that is a bunch of hooey."

What is it I'm supposed to be proud of for being straight? I didn't overcome anything in my "straight struggle". My civil rights have never been taken away from me for being straight. I don't have to fear for my life or liklihood because I am straight. It is just an accident of birth. The only reason one would be "proud to be straight" is because they feel it is better to be straight than to be gay.

Answer 5

So...because one person stated wearing a straight pride t-shirt was just like wearing a KKK shirt (white pride)....you felt the need to addresses everyone about their not being tolerant?

I would wonder why someone would feel the need to wear a straight pride t-shirt....I doubt it would be just because they are proud of being straight.

Answer 6

People should wear and be what they want.

I think you have had a bad experience and want someone to blame for your pain or the frustration of not having things "come out" your way.

You paint a group with a broad brush and Your 'you folks" comment proves that you are equally intolerant.

Answer 7

The problem in today's world Juanita, is that while far too many are screaming for peace, respect, tolerance and freedom, The only people they are really concerned about having those things for, are themselves. While making it appear as though they are concerned about the welfare of others, in truth they have no concept of what that means. They do it only out of selfishness and just to look good in the eyes of others. I agree whole heartedly with your stand, and could care less what these people think about it. Those who think in this manner, that blatantly go against the will of God for their own selfish desires, They are the ones fulfilling and bringing to pass the prophecies as written in the bible. They are among those prophesied about who would call evil good and good evil Satan has blinded them to reality and truth. As Christ said; "Forgive them fore they know not what they do". Concern yourself with holding your course, improving yourself day by day and being an example. Beware of casting your pearls before swine. They tend to turn into wild, angry boars.

Answer 8

wearing a shirt that says that just seems like a wrong thing to do. it does sound hateful and prejudice. i would compare it to the KKK. the KKK is a hate group. if i see some one in that white outfit i would be mad...even if they weren't " hurling racist slurs" you automatically feel that they are hating on gay people...well in my mind at least.

Answer 9

Um, that person is ignorant. I wouldn't lump everyone together just because one person is a bad apple, or even because 437 people are bad apples (unless there are less than 5,000 of them).

I'd love a Straight Pride shirt, of course I don't think it would be appropriate to where to school because your clothes should not distract from yours or anyone else's education.

Answer 10

Unlike Scott C, I respect your question, your right to ask it, and I happen to think it is very valid. I think I should be able to profess my sexual orientation in a parade, on a T-shirt, or by hiring a skywriter if I so choose.

Gay Pride is ok, but straight pride is not? BS

Answer 11

Don't let them get to you. I am 73 years old and have just now learned that these juveniles know more than I do, to their way of thinking, but I would challenge any of them to give a valid source of their mistaken information. Hang in there. If they hurt your feelings, or upset you, they have accomplished what they were out for. Pay them no heed. As the younger generation is so fond of saying, 'HANG TOUGH'