Homophobia Sucks (part 2)

-mex- · 06-18-2006, 12:55 PM

As a gay male Latino american, life is more difficult than one may think. From the day I knew I was different, I knew life would be a constant challenge. But why? Why does it have to be so difficult? When I'm at my breaking point, I realize: there's no reason why I should be treated differently than any other person. I am no less human than a straight man, but my constant degradation makes it seem otherwise. Blinding steryotypes fuel everyday homophobia, homophobia which is rampant amonst not only children, but adults. The same homophobia depicts us as monsters. Stereotypes that blind reinforce uneducated opinions.

My gift of individuality is not a gift, but more of a curse. Every day, the slurs: "Faggot, homo, queer" ring through my ears. If people were less hateful and more loving, more HUMAN, it would be a gift. But why are we as human beings persecuted?

Our country gave birth to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights. As a part of this, as an American, I'm entitled to the right of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When gays are targeted in hate crimes, such as Matthew Shepherd, it is hard to excercise these rights. America is a place of diversity, a "melting pot" so to speak. The rights that our forefathers secured for us do not exclude gays.

Less than FIVE years ago, we witnessed a catastrophic event in our history known as 9/11. Thousands of americans, some being white, some being black, spanish, asian, some straight, some gay, were murdered. As a result of this horiffic tradgedy, we as AMERICANS were united, and we temporarily threw away our personal grudges with others to mourn the loss of Americans. But WHY should we only be united in times of strife and violence? The name of the land we live in is the United States of America. When we live a life of hatred amongst other americans, we are not truely united, but divided.
Not as a gay man, but as a human being and american, I ask you to dig deep into your heart and ask, "Is hatred truely American?"

Reposted from my LJ cuz that's how I roll.

kappaiidx · 06-18-2006, 01:05 PM

If you don't want to be treated differently why are you making this fucking post?

I'm gay as hell and the words faggot, homo and queer don't bother me at all, I use them all the time. Stereotypes will continue to be reinforced because there ARE gay people in this country and in the world that still feel like they have to be stereotypically homosexual. Also, the whole fact that we have entire festivals and conventions to celebrate our gayness doesn't help the fact that we're treated differently.

We will continue to be treated differently because we act differently.

Novasonic of /flex · 06-18-2006, 01:08 PM

Bringing it up like this just assumes you want the attention for being a homosexual. If you wanted it to be a non-issue, you would've left it in your LJ dude. I know you're gay, and I still like you, I don't care if you're gay, or you rape sheep, or whatever, you're still chill, but bringing it up all the time like this is kinda lame.

Geschpooklichkeit · 06-18-2006, 01:27 PM

Everyone who has ever hit on me is either grossly unattractive or homosexual. This is strictly a matter of personal experience for me, but I cannot bring myself to disagree with the above posts.

Arctures · 06-18-2006, 01:34 PM

Often times I see that national tragedies tear groups apart more than they bind. Take Hurricane Katrina for example: immediately after it struck everyone was so empathetic towards those who were damaged. But some time afterwards the blindly religious groups tried to use it for their advantage, saying that the most damage occured in the gay areas. I find it odd how several people take pride in what they hate.

-mex- · 06-18-2006, 02:15 PM

I'm not bringing it up for attention. I'm bringing it up cuz the topic wasn't dead in 6.0 and I figured that it could still continue.

Guess not.

If you want, delete this thread.

xybur · 06-18-2006, 02:52 PM

Just to clarify from the previous thread, I was just poking fun mexicans and I have nothing against you at all. Didn't want you to think that I was being a punk because of a nonexistant vendetta or something.

I think you're a cool guy, albeit strange at times. We all have our weird quirks anyway...

-mex- · 06-18-2006, 03:21 PM

Xybur- Yeah it came off the wrong way before. I thought you were like... mad at me or something for liking the cock.

And I'm starting to think I'm not so gay. I have a crush (hardcore) on this girl I know. Life is mad confusing.

Arctures · 06-18-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mexicans

And I'm starting to think I'm not so gay. I have a crush (hardcore) on this girl I know. Life is mad confusing.

Imagine her naked. Do you like what you see?

Philipio · 06-18-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicans

And I'm starting to think I'm not so gay. I have a crush (hardcore) on this girl I know. Life is mad confusing.

You could be bi. Or she could have a cock. You never know.

*dat shit cray* · 06-18-2006, 10:07 PM

I would have locked this but I guess you guys are actually talking so proceed.

Sexy · 06-19-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Arctures

I find it odd how several people take pride in what they hate.

That is what bothers me. Hate is not just disliking something, it's the absolute bottom of caring for something. If you were givien a chance to get rid of something you HATE, you'd do it. Now, what I don't understand is people who are in the minority sometimes having hate on others for being gay. They struggled and will, just like you had, and did.

Also, Pat Robbinson from 700 club said Katrina happened because Elene DeGenours(spelt wrong) was born there. I mean, is this fucking idiot serious?

K0LD · 06-19-2006, 01:46 AM

He is, as sad as it is, and he is one of the many reasons why I dislike the modern/born again christian movement that's been exploited so heavily by corrupt people like him.

As far as the thread's concerned, I can agree to an extent, just not on the level of being gay (I'm as straight as an arrow, just ask my girlfriend). I happen to be discriminated against for being catholic, by all kinds of people, including other 'christians.'

Action Man · 06-19-2006, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sexy No Jutsu

Now, what I don't understand is people who are in the minority sometimes having hate on others for being gay.

People in the minority much rather being gay a secretive thing, a lot of people I used to know was like that. Some homosexuals prefer their culture not to be as open as some of people see them as, (i.e.: television.)

AkiraKinyota · 06-19-2006, 07:19 AM

As another gay member on BMS, I stand by you, mexicans. I don't really get attacks since I came out in middle school. I have no idea what it's going to be like next year in 9th grade and in highschool...

BTW: Have I told you you're cute? Oh those light brown eyes...:p