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Gays do not have equality. Gays and straights are not treated equally under the law.
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Gays have equality on the marriage issue, but not on gay adoption or gays in the military.
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Gays currently have equality. The law treats gays and straights the same.
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10-24-2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jefferson  If you agree with both #1 and #3, why did you vote for #1? | The intended meaning of #1 is the same as what I believe. The wording of #3 is misleading. Quote: |
And, as per my post about the inequality of homo versus hetero representation on TV, it's obvious. It is UNFAIR TOWARD HETEROSEXUALS.
| Ah, well if gays are always portrayed so positively on TV, while straights are sometimes portrayed negatively, then sure that's unfair. And if there were some kind of law saying that gays always had to be portrayed positively, I'd stand against that law.
But that law doesn't exist: I guess it's just the choice of the writers of the show.
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Originally Posted by Jaxian The intended meaning of #1 is the same as what I believe. The wording of #3 is misleading.
Ah, well if gays are always portrayed so positively on TV, while straights are sometimes portrayed negatively, then sure that's unfair. And if there were some kind of law saying that gays always had to be portrayed positively, I'd stand against that law.
But that law doesn't exist: I guess it's just the choice of the writers of the show. | Which means that the writers have an agenda and that is to portray homos in a positive light. Why aren't there any drunk, drug-addicted, deranged homos on TV like in real life? | |
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Originally Posted by alias Which means that the writers have an agenda and that is to portray homos in a positive light. Why aren't there any drunk, drug-addicted, deranged homos on TV like in real life? | WOW.  That's just not right. The only "drunk, drug-addicted, deranged homos" that I have ever seen were on t.v.
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Originally Posted by teethandclaws WOW. That's just not right. The only "drunk, drug-addicted, deranged homos" that I have ever seen were on t.v. | Aren't you MARRIED TO ONE?!?!?!?!?!
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Originally Posted by Jefferson Aren't you MARRIED TO ONE?!?!?!?!?!
Okay, okay, I'm kidding! I just couldn't help taking the cheap shot. | Jefferson, want to meet me at a motel for a drink a smoke and some fun?
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Originally Posted by alias It's only not a good reason to you and other gays. I think it's a good reason to protect children from believing the lie that homosexuality is perfectly normal. | Yeah. Just like freedom was good to the slaves, and the right to vote was good for women.
Again, we pay taxes just like you. Beyond inane and snide commentary, you present no good reasons why we shouldn't have EXACTLY the same rights and benefits as you, beyond just blind prejudice.
And again, you proclaim your OPINION as "truth", and the other side as "lie".
Can you prove that homosexuality is not normal? By any standard that actually MEANS anything?
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Originally Posted by Jefferson Funny thing: Homosexuals make up 1%-2% of the general population, yet EVERY TV show has AT LEAST ONE homosexual on the snow - and the homosexual is ALWAYS shown in a good light, is ALWAYS the best person on the shows.
No... no bias and blind agendas going on there! Huhh Uhh! | Ignoring how your statement is ridiculously inaccurate...
How would YOU portray them?
Or are you just pissed that gays aren't portrayed in the negative light you desire?
Or that you think they shouldn't be portrayed at all?
Your complaint is more of one with his own agenda that doesn't like the tolerance exhibited in the broadcasting system.
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Originally Posted by Jefferson Aren't you MARRIED TO ONE?!?!?!?!?! | Yes, your mom! Quote: |
Okay, okay, I'm kidding! I just couldn't help taking the cheap shot. | See, I can be dirty too. 
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Originally Posted by teethandclaws WOW. That's just not right. The only "drunk, drug-addicted, deranged homos" that I have ever seen were on t.v. | You obviously don't live in a city. I used to live in Minneapolis in the 60s and 70s. I saw lots of em and that was 30 years ago. I couldn't walk a block down Hennepin Avenue after sunset without getting hit on half a dozen times by drunk drug-addicted homos.
I sure saw a lot more when I went there a few years ago. That gay gene must be multiplying in the heterosexual population. How does that work? Heteros are the ones having children and somehow they gay population is increasing. Remarkable. Don't bother anyone. I already know what you're going to say......"they are just being more open now".
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Originally Posted by alias You obviously don't live in a city. I used to live in Minneapolis in the 60s and 70s. I saw lots of em and that was 30 years ago. I couldn't walk a block down Hennepin Avenue after sunset without getting hit on half a dozen times by drunk drug-addicted homos. | Why do all your "homo" stories just sound like absolutely pathetic lies? Quote: |
Originally Posted by alias I sure saw a lot more when I went there a few years ago. | Are you seeking them out? 
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