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If that insistence holds Nature's endorsement, then why do Trannies do it? How can they justify the "Nature got it wrong" approach to maiming their own bodies?
When denying this as a moral issue, the GLBTA holds a platform that dictates, "We have no choice." Couldn't a homosexual become a Catholic Priest or even Cardinal and simply abstain? Couldn't someone born Bi stay true to their Church's moral standard by dating only the opposite gender? They may crave others of the same gender much like your average hetero married for 7 years or more ogles hotties of the opposite gender. It doesn't matter where you get your appetite as long as you eat at home.
They say one word should fit all with "Marriage" but if that word is to be used to define the gender make up of a relationship we have a civil rights issue on our hands; yet, we MUST remember to define male homosexuals as Gay and females Lesbian.
So why the Alliance? Strength in numbers? Maybe a more appropriate acronym would read ALSD: Alliance for Lives Sexually Defined.
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Hear hear. It's time to drop "Lesbian" and "Gay" altogether.
I prefer "Queer." That way, you don't need to peek into anyone's pants or watch which bathroom they use at the bar to determine gender.
We heteros are in one big set known as "Straight." Sure, there are slurs used by non-straight folk. The slur "breeders" comes to mind.
All we are asking is for one simple word to use when referring to homosexuals in general.
Problem is, no matter what word we use as heteros, the non-heteros are going to hear that word as a slur -- even though they embrace the word when a non-hetero uses it.
We could call them "Oranges" and immediately that would become a hate word and would be adopted into hate crime legislation.
Just like "Jew" or "Woman" or "Polack", the meaning of the word is in its usage. All three span the range from hateful-to-descriptive-endearing.
So C'mon, oranges, get a name you are comfortable with and stick with it.
I found this interesting in a study on homophobia and heterosexism (sexism against heteros).
I believe we must "seek first to understand, then to be understood." To this end, here is a list defining social privileges heteros may or may not take for granted (as seen through the eyes of homos).
Heterosexual privilege includes the right to:
* Show affection in public safely and comfortably, without fear of harassment or violence
* Openly talk about one's partner and relationships to others without considering the consequences
* Benefit from societal "normalcy": the assumption that heterosexual individuals and relationships are valid, healthy, and non-deviant
* Assume that all people and relationships are heterosexual, unless otherwise known
* Not face rejection from one's family and friends because of one's sexual orientation or gender identity
* Easily access positive role models and media images for one's gender identity and sexual orientation
* Not be asked to speak on behalf of all heterosexuals
* Use gender specific pronouns when referring to one's spouse or partner without discomfort or fear of reprisal
* Have automatic recognition of one's spouse as next-of-kin in emergencies
* Easily select reading or viewing materials in which heterosexuality is the predominantly reflected orientation
* Have families similar to one's own represented in children's literature
* Raise children without fear that they will be rejected or harassed by peers because of their parents' sexual orientation or gender identities
* Receive support and validation from a religious community
* Not risk being denied employment, housing, or other services because of one's sexual orientation or gender identity
* Not be seen as needing therapy to "cure" one's sexual orientation or gender expression
* Marry
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sorry: definition change on Heterosexism:
Heterosexism is based on societal values that dictate that everyone is, or should be, heterosexual.
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