Gay and Lesbian groups fight for all sorts of freedoms and rights but are so quick to jump over anyone who and a diverse opion that they dont like. Case in point - the coach of the Indianapolis Colts was the guest speaker at a Focus on the Family conference and he said that he was Pro-traditional family and defined marriage as between a man and a woman according to his religious beliefs. Then he was attacked by gay and lesbian groups. Why? He did not say a slur or say he hate gays. He just expressed his beliefs during his personal time with people he had personal interest with. This is american and gay and lesbian groups seem to have forgotten that everyone does have a right to an opinion and a belief
2007-03-25 12:23:28 · 11 answers · asked by h nitrogen 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I agree with you that sometimes, we gays are very quick to attack opposite opinions. But in this case, the group Focus on the Family is a group that ACTIVELY promotes homophobia and hateful thought.
That being said, he IS allowed to express his personal opinion. But it doesn't make him exempt from any disagreement with his actions. I believe that if he makes a statement that is his opinion, I am allowed to comment on his statement, which is MY opinion. The principles of free speech allow that discourse, and the disagreement with his position makes me feel that I must defend MY position.
The right to free speech is certainly his! But that doesn't make him exempt from dissention, simply because it IS his opinion.
2007-03-25 12:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by Tikhacoffee/MisterMoo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not to say i agree with it, but i do understand the reason why:
As a minority group which has been persecuted throughout the history of America until very recently, i think it can be no surprise if they are slightly "on the defensive". They are still not free of persecution now, so it is little wonder that they seek to defend whatever standing they currently have in society. They almost have to be "touchy" about what people say, becuase if they were not, they may unwittingly find themselves back living in a society which persecutes them.
2007-03-25 12:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by huvgj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gay and lesbians are far from the only group who does this. And why use the word "attack". They too are stating their opinion about his opinion, which they are allowed to do. Humans, not JUST gays or lesbians, have opinions and disagree, and speak on it, and argue etc..
2007-03-25 13:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by ☮ wickey wow wow ♀♀ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because his opinion is that we should not have the same rights as other people. That may be a valid opinion, but it's also not a good one. How would he feel if I said he shouldn't be allowed to marry for some arbitrary reason?
2007-03-25 12:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by living_in_a_bell_jar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that Coach positions should be filled by white people. Just a personal belief. Nothing against blacks. Just don't think they should be coaches.
Did that strike you as hate speech?
(I'm not a racist, untwist your nickers... I am making a point).
2007-03-25 12:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i in my view do not techniques. as long as they are able to grant a secure, happy, solid and worrying ecosystem then particular, of direction they are able to. Why? because of the fact i don't think of somebody's sexual activities (as long as they are legal) ought to denote what somebody is like as a be certain. i in my view do not care if the mum and dad scream approximately what they do of their "inner maximum existence" from the roof tops, some rapidly couples do this. yet while they are prepared to place the paintings in, then why the heck not?
2016-10-19 22:07:54 · answer #6 · answered by porix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm gay and i respect your opinion after all everyone has one. this me being independent and different from the group, but you are right we should accept the fact the other people have different opinions. you respect mine, i'll respect yours is the way i see it...so have you're own opinion and be independent.
2007-03-25 12:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by heavenlyNsweet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bull.
He was speaking from his position, not privately.
Sorry, not going to take his bigotry any more than I'd accept it from anyone else.
Boycott the Colts.
2007-03-25 13:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i see your point but have u ask yourself
why ???????
do black people still fighting back at racism ?
why do rednecks still on Bush's side?
why do prostitutes still not using protection?
why do kids are still being abused ?
why do people care about other people?
etc etc and we can go on and on
the fact is that we do not know and understand why people act stupid and a strange way to us sometimes ......
2007-03-29 11:43:11 · answer #9 · answered by yety21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been molded into a bitter prick by the majority. So I attack people. I guess it's developmental.
2007-03-25 13:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋