Or do you just say that so people won't think you're a homophobe? Please be honest. I don't know you in real life, and I'm not judging. Think of this as a survey or a poll.
Oh and by the way, just so we're all clear, that gay guy that lives down the road that you say "hello" to when you happen to see him, he doesn't count as a FRIEND. That's an acquaintance.
2006-10-15 14:59:37 · 26 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Aurora, I humbly apologize. This question is not meant to sound hateful in any way, shape or form. Me? I have many gay friends. The reason I asked this question is that I notice a lot of homophobic people will say they have gay friends, when these "friends" are just people they saw once. And the reason they're saying they have gay friends is so that I won't think they're a prick. So, are we cool now?
2006-10-15 15:13:57 · update #1
I can honestly say that I do not hate gays...never have, never will. My son is gay, and I could never hate him. I will admit that when he first came out to me, I was saddened. But not because I thought less of him. But because I know that many will judge him and hate him because of what he is, not who he is. Which is a great mistake that humans make all around the world. It does not end with gays, or blacks, or Mexicans, or Asians, or Jews, or Muslims, or Christians, or Atheists, or people who drive SUV's, or drive Mini Coopers. Humans hate whatever, or whoever is different than them, and that they do not want to take the time to understand. This is why we have wars, and why we have murder. It is not God and his "punishments" towards "evil-doers". It is US against THEM....that really stupid idea that WE are better than THEM. 'Nuf said.
2006-10-15 15:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by littleflower_57 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He pronounced what a lot of human beings regrettably think of yet on no account say out loud. I genuinely have a brother-in-regulation who's gay. i've got properly-known him on condition that i become 15 years previous. I married his sister who has on condition that kicked the bucket. he's an extremely reliable guy. Has a reliable coronary heart and he's often there if ever every person needed something. i assume maximum folk don't have that style of touch with gay human beings so as that they do no longer possibly understand what's that is all approximately. What Hardaway pronounced i'm specific got here from his coronary heart. that is how he feels. there will be people who agree and human beings who disagree. one ingredient is for specific, he has killed any possibility of having a renewed settlement with ESPN or the different activities community. they gained't touch him with a 10 foot pole now!!
2016-10-19 11:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a very close friend that is a male gay, and two family members who are female gays. I've known them all their lives and love them very much. I also have a couple acquaintances that are male and female gays and they are very cool people. So what is YOUR point? How many do you have, and what is your feeling about your gay friends or acquanitences? From the way that you posed your question, you are saying that if we really knew gays we would be against them in some way. I find that offensive.
2006-10-15 15:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My very best friend from high school is gay. He doesn't live close to me anymore, but we chat about once a month and get together a couple of times a year. My choir directer is a lesbian and one of the best musicians I've ever seen. Do those count?
2006-10-15 15:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my life experience has taught me to choose friends carefully & invest in a few over the years rather than be casual about many.
i have about 3 bi friends. There is some conflict because I am religious, & our views aren't always aligned, but i'd rather live with that dichotomy than without & since we are mates who've known e/o for years, the feeling's obviously mutual.
good question though, I think homophobia is reducing significantly. it's being whittled down into people with conflicting ideologies due to religion, people who refuse to accept gay-curious feelings (of whom i think there are many) and those who just plain don't like the act of a male/male anal activity. I'm not overfond of the idea myself, i plain don't like it, but at least i've thought about it & given others room to consider & practice without stigmatising them however strongly i hold my views. I'm not just phobic or otherwise scared of their lifestyle or whatever.
2006-10-16 12:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person has to say i have a lot of gay friends then they probably don't, how often does someone say i have a lot of blonde friends ,i have a lot of fat friends, i have a lot of old friends. Nobody talks like that, saying "i have a lot of gay friends is often said when someone is trying to defend a stupid comment they have just said or a thoughtless act
2006-10-15 15:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by bella 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hy hons gay boyfriends daviie and steeviie what is your problem with us gay guys here hons or gals, if you cant be real friends to us, like we have tons of them in the male modelling business, and, gay porno industry the first thing we ask our friends up front is look if you got a problemm with it then you can hit the highways this thing about homophobe, is bull-- either your trulyy friends like we say or just hit the highways we have straight friends who are married with kids tons of lesbian friends in this busineess and of course, gay friends couples too and we dont live in a dream worl that you sound like your suggesting here. we get alonf fine with our friends what the big taboo over gays is just beyond us these day yeah we know the big fat, footbalplayer macho type isent exactly our friend who cares. if other people think there a homo, then hey thats there very problem wake up smell the cofee here, we are no godam difrent than the next guy.
2006-10-15 15:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i have a few gay friends and yes they are more than just the gay guy down the road
a family member had a lesbian relationship with a wonderful girl for many years
my daughter has a few gay friends ( male and female )
all of whom are wonderful people
2006-10-15 15:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've had gay friends, roommates, bosses... it doesn't bother me in the least. I don't seek to get hit on by guys, and I always turn them down politely, but I find it kind of flattering, in an odd sort of way.
2006-10-15 15:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have only 2 real-life friends, and one of them is lesbian, so 50% of the people I hang out with in real life are homosexual.
If any of my internet friends are gay, I don't know about it. It really is none of my business, so I never ask.
2006-10-15 15:11:07 · answer #10 · answered by Smiley 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋