Is it strange to be gay and vote for republican?

Question

I'm gay and tend to vote republican most often than not, why does that make me bad in the gay community don't we all have opinions on things?

Answer 1

Certainly not strange. I often do. People can't seem to understand that politicians and political parties are more than just whether or not they are pro-gay rights or anti-gay rights; there are questions of military and defense stances, fiscal policies, domestic plans, personal values . . . the list goes on. Why in the world would I vote for someone who stood for everything I went against, but happened to believe in gay marriage?

Moreover, I think people forget how many Republicans and conservative politicians that are either gay themselves or support gay rights. They may not be big right now in the Bush Administration, but they are there, and they give me hope. I've never wanted anti-gay marriage to be a Republican plank (more reason why I'm a Libertarian), but it's not something that every Republican has to swallow.

But yeah, in the gay community, it's pretty hard to be open and 'out' about being vonservative- it's almost a given that people assume we are liberal and Democratic. Unfair? Perhaps. All I can say is that you keep on voting according to your conscience, and whenever anyone points a finger, remember that we do all have opinions on things and calmly go about explaining hhe logic behind your voting choices. If they still want to give you flak, walk away- they aren't worth it.

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

Why is it strange? The Republicans have a big tent, and include everybody. I'm sure you've heard of Log Cabin Republicans by now.

Look at the alternative. Democrats claim to look after gay rights, but do they? New York and California have a ban on gay marriages, Vermont and New Jersey provide only a second class status of civil unions, and Massachusetts is putting gay marriages on the ballot to overturn the courts ruling. The Mass. congress won't even touch this issue.

So are liberals for gay marriage? No, they are only for making you think they are so you will vote for them. In the end, they still won't treat you as equal.

Democrats are also the party of the rich. By raising income taxes, they insure common people like you will never be able to earn enough to get into the same country clubs as them, never be able to send your kids to the same schools as they send theirs, etc. Their world is a two class society. Look towards John Edwards for a perfect example.

Answer 3

No - it is not strange - it just makes you smarter and more realistic than the average gay. Libs and demon-crats are the most two faced anti gay things on earth and the poor F&ags and F&agettes can't seem to figure that out for some reason. When those libs and demon-crats say they are for gay issues it is a smokescreen and they will manipulate to make sure the favorable laws do not pass and then blame it on conservatives. Six of one and half a dozen of the other - we must vote for individuals and not parties.

Answer 4

It's strange in that it's not typical, but there's nothing wrong with republicanism. Small government, fiscal responsibility, etc., these are good things that are at the core of their ideology. Unfortunately, the GOP these days are moving away from their core values and, even more unfortunately, have W at the helm. Voting Republican is not bad, but supporting Bush is immoral. Good luck to you and I hope you can help bring the party back to it's roots.

Answer 5

Republicans are typically known for proposing policies that would ban gay marriage. They also typically oppose proposals that would grant gay parners equal access to healthcare, grant gays the ability to make medical decisions for their partners, and ensure that gays have equal rights in the employment world. This is why most gays are not republicans and why others in the gay community may disagree with your choice.

However, it is a choice. It is very possible to be gay and agree with republican policies on many other subjects like economic policy and national security. You may want to look into a group called the Log Cabin Republicans. They are a gay republican group.

Answer 6

It may be strange to a lot of other people.... and honestly... I've been asking myself this same question. I'm recently out of highschool, AND out of the closet, and I've always been very republican. I still hold a lot of the republican ideas in many different aspects of politics, but obviously wished they were more accepting of gays when if came down to it. My room-mate in college yelled at me for watching a political T.V. show the other day, because he said that now that "i'm gay" I can't be seen watching stuff like that.

Your vote is YOUR vote, no one elses.... and besides, I was always taught that you don't share with others who you vote for.... that's just something you keep to yourself.

Answer 7

It would seem strange, there is a gay Republican group though. They are called the log cabin republicans or something like that so you are not the only one. vote for the best representation of your ideals and it can not be strange.

Answer 8

No not to those of us that are accepting and have an open mind. I'm not gay but I am a republican. You can have "liberal" AND "conservative" thoughts...most human being aren't totally one way or the other.

For example, I believe POT should be legalized (liberal) and I think I should be able to carry a gun to protect myself and my family (conservative)

I could go on for quite some time but this isn't about me. It's about your peeps not accepting you as you are and if your friends can't deal with you then find new friends. Life's too short to waste trying to please other people.

I hope I helped

Answer 9

Not really. First off, the majority of Republicans don't 'hate' gays nearly as much as certain people would have you believe. By the same token, not all gays want marriage as badly as you may think; there are legal benefits and conveniences attached to marriage which they would like greater access to, but marriage is not the only avenue for doing that. Put another way, neither gays nor Republicans are as stereotypical or one-issue persons as it may appear.

Answer 10

I do as well, however, I would keep your political affiliation quiet (sorta like being closeted). Being a Republican seems to be to the queer community what being gay is to the fundamentalist community. I don't tell my gay friends or dates anymore and I'm afraid of being rejected by my gay church if I "came out" as a Republican.