is the word homophobic a suppression of freedom of speech?

Question

should people be able to have there own veiws,or should them veiws be put to one side, so it doesnt offend

Answer 1

It is a stupid word.
Homo man

Phobic fear of.

Why be afraid of men?

All Political Correctness is suppression of free speech, in my opinion.

Answer 2

No.

"Homophobic" is a word which others use to describe their opinion of those who seem threatened by what two men might be doing in their bedroo.

Or sometimes it is a blanket insult on all who, maybe for religions reasons, feel differently than in politically correct.

Either way, it is their freedom of speech to call you "homophobic." Just as it is your freedom of speech to express your opinions of homosexuality, regardless of whether you are right or wrong.

::: Unless the "PC Police" get laws passed criminalizing certain words, they are not denying anyone's freedom of speech, just being very annoying in their use of their own freedom of speech.

Answer 3

I think everybody should be free to express their own views, as long as you're prepared that this freedom conveys the freedom of others to express their discontent with them. It's a two-way street, that's the way free speech works (or should work).

Just another thought here, one thing is expressing your views and the result may be unintendedly hurting feelings, etc. The other, which falls into the category of abuse, not free speech, is saying things with the deliberate purpose of causing hurt in others, sometimes they're not even your own views, but you offend intentionally.

Answer 4

no I don't think the work homophobic is a suppression of free speech. If you claim the right to use derogatory language to talk about homosexuals then everyone else can claim an equal right to use the word homophobic.

No one is stopping you from saying anything, nor should you deny anyones right of reply.

Answer 5

No, people have the right to say the word "homophobic." It is not derogatory nor is it a slur. I believe it is a clinical term for people irrationally fearful of the homosexual gender.

Go ahead express your views against homosexuals, you certainly have that right. But don't be surprised or offended if someone calls you homophobic, because people have the right to call you that with just cause.

Answer 6

Suppression of free speech and enforced tolerence of that which we dislike or disgusts us is a form of fascism which is just as bad as picking on people because of the colour of their skin.

Unfortunately, the 'pendulum' has swung too far away from 'banning racisim' and is now into the "suppressing genuine freedom of opinion" zone.

People cannot choose their colour or place of birth so any discrimination against them on those grounds is wrong.

However, behaviour, demeanor and conduct is under an individual's volutary control*.
So if a person is uncomfortable in the company of an obvious homosexual then they should not have to stay near that man (or woman).

Those of the "Politically Correct" brigade who would enforce tolerance of that which we find unacceptable (be it religious practices, sexual orientation, language, 'culture', dress standards or any other form of voluntary* behaviour) are just as much fascists as theose whom they purport to despise.

In fact their behaviour in forcing us to accept the unacceptable is probably a Human Rights violation in itself. I'd like to see that put the test in court. Oh it has! The woman lost her 'right' to demand to wear a hijab* in a classroom.

* = under the individual's control by their own choice, i.e nobody's holding a gun to their head to enforce their behaviour (that would be a criminal act). In this context religious allegience is also deemed voluntary because any 'religion' that has to force people to subscribe under threat of death is itself fascist.

Answer 7

Homophobia is a misnomer. I do not know of anyone who is afraid of Homos. If someone were afraid of homos yes, that would be homophobia. Don't worry about being politically correct. and feel free to express your opinion. Political Correctness is a direct violation of Freedom of Speech. If someone is offended by being called a homosexual they must examine what perversion makes them that way. It is not your fault. Of course, that is my very considered opinion and not that of the general liberal community. Thank you.

Answer 8

yes,
why?
because homosexuality
can b Discussed, yes. Vilified, NO.
kids don't need to be exposed to something so immoral like that.
yep its a sin.
Discussed but NOT promoted.
we used to do that in schools. the teacher would read Leviticus to us and tell us it was wrong. I think they should bring back that program.
Why! I think it's a sin.

these r not my answers,
but others expressing their views regarding homosexuality.
I AGREE WITH EACH AND EVERY1.

Answer 9

yes, the same as racist is. It seems everybody has the right of free speech, except heterosexual white people. The way things are going, one day it will be a hate crime to be white

Answer 10

Jim R's got the Best Answer of the two that were there as I came to answer your question. Couldn't have said it better myself. Guernsey_donkey2's answer sounds too "Clintonesque" to me. Those who use the term "homophobe / homophobic" are the one's with a psychiatric condition as I see it, and I'm a retired mental health clinician with 20+ years experience of diagnosing and treating, so, I might have some knowledge in that area. God Bless you.

Answer 11

You asked if the WORD were a suppression of freedom of speech. No. It is not.