This question is for the straight people who support the GLBT community. Why do you? Is it becuase you have Gay friends? If so, if you did not have Gay friends would you still support us? This is a real question, we welcome your support, but I have always wondered why.
2006-09-07 04:10:59 · 25 answers · asked by Alexis Laohide 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Why do I?
Cause that would be a heck of a lot of nice, interesting people to reject.
Is it because you have Gay friends?
Yes, I have GLB friends, and that helps.
If so, if you did not have Gay friends would you still support us?
Not sure, before I had GLB friends, I thought GLB people were freaks... they were in the same category as pedophiles in my mind... but now they are no where near that category... I know they are normal people now, who make great friends. : )
I guess that is why.
2006-09-07 11:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by Wolf_Girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not have gay friends but I still support the GLBT community. Everyone deserves the chance to love the person they feel they love and be who they feel they are. Hopefully one day the everyone will accept that you are who you are and it won't change. Until that day know that there are those who support you.
I am the only one in my family who feels this way and get in debates about it at almost every family event.
:) Be proud of who you are! :)
2006-09-07 11:15:28 · answer #2 · answered by Just Me 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am not gay and I don't know anyone personally who is openly gay, but I do support gay rights. I think it is a human rights issue and it is wrong to discriminate against someone for something that they cannot (nor should have to try to) control. That's like saying that someone with diabetes shouldn't have the same rights as someone without. Not that being gay should be considered a disease anymore than being black or being short or being a redhead. I'm not any of those things either but i feel they should be treated equally as well.
2006-09-07 11:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My mom is gay...but that isn't why I support thing like the GLBT or the Gay-Straight Alliance. It is because I think that no one should be treated differently because of the race, creed, or sexual preferance. I know the world isn't perfect, but you have to start some where.
2006-09-07 11:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by ignorance_apathy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We are all people who deserve to be treated equally and with respect. It's a matter of human rights and if we can help in changing and educating society so that we can accept eachother and live more peacefully (whether the conflict has to do with sexuality, race, religion, gender), then we better get out and do it! I've met a lot of gay people but even if I hadn't, I'm sure I'd feel the same way.
2006-09-07 21:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by Nehyers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never been asked that question before its a good one. I guess I support the cause because I sympathize with gay/lesbians. You have to go through a lot with coming out and dealing with people who are not sympathetic when all you really want to do is be with the person you are attracted to. Whenever I go to a gay bar the atmosphere is awesome I love it. Everybody is open and fun.
2006-09-07 11:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a straight woman, who has always seemed to be on the edge of society a bit myself, due to my religious beliefs, health care philosophy, habits, etc. I understand that people just want to live their own life and don't want to bother anyone and they don't deserve to have others making their decisions or imposing their beliefs upon them.
This was probably also instilled in me by my mom as a kid, but I can't say that I actually remember that - maybe just emulating her, I guess.
I have had gay friends off and on in my life - and while I have questions in my own mind about how that relationship works, etc. I keep them to myself, just as I want others to stay out of my personal life. When I see any couple doing things that I don't agree with, I remind myself that I don't have to do them, and if I was in their shoes I might do exactly the same thing - one never knows.
Everybody, no matter who they are, has a right to live their own life in their own way without interference or persecution from society - period.
Peace!
2006-09-07 11:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by carole 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have a gay friend and i have seen the torment he has been through because of twats that feel a right to be offensive.
i supported him and admired him for coming out and admiting his sexuality its a hard thing to do when so many people have such a big thing about it. ive seen how upset and afraid he has been in the past and i dont just support it for that reason i believe that no matter who you are with as long as you are happy within a relationship it does not matter what gender you find love with
2006-09-07 11:15:20 · answer #8 · answered by lisa7777 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't have any gay friends. My sister-inlaw does though and they are 2 great guys.
I believe that adults have the right to live their own lives how they see fit, within the confines of the law. So if that means I support the GLBT community, then I do.
BUT, I don't support same-sex marriages as I believe that marriage is a sacred vow made before God that is for a man and a woman only.
2006-09-07 11:21:43 · answer #9 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Yes I would be supportive even if I didn't have gay/lesbian/transvestite friends and family.....I'd be in support because it's what is right!! love is love and I personally find it absurd that anyone has an issue with gay marriage.....It's astounding that somehow they think this affects them! So yeah I'd still be in support of the GBLT community! :)
2006-09-07 11:17:17 · answer #10 · answered by Joeygirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋