lavender
Cautiously Optimistic
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2001
- Posts
- 25,108
Killswitch,
You know that I think for the most part that you are a nice man. I also agree with you on numerous occasions on the board. But, there is one area, of which I'm certain you are aware, on which we vehemently disagree - your opinion on homosexuality.
You can voice your opinion as much as you like, and people can disagree with you. But, at the point that you begin harassing a member because he is gay, then you become a hateful, tripe spewing bastard. Yes, this is supposed to be friendly, so let me explain.
People can have opinions about affirmative action and minority rights and not be racist. People can say they believe homosexuality is wrong and not be homophobic or enact any violence or totally disrespect for those individuals who are gay. You, however, have gone over the line.
What you have done recently is comparable to Poster X going onto a thread with one of the black members of Lit and posting pictures of lynchings. It's harassment due to race, sexual orientation or gender. These actions are categorically wrong.
You have backed yourself into a corner on this board by your actions. There is no reason that you should harass any individual on this board because of their sexual preferences. It's tantamount to running around and calling people "niggers" or saying that they are "lesser creatures."
Your actions are deplorable.
I do not agree with the hatred spewed in response, but you are bringing it upon yourself. Please leave the homosexuals of the board alone.
You know that I think for the most part that you are a nice man. I also agree with you on numerous occasions on the board. But, there is one area, of which I'm certain you are aware, on which we vehemently disagree - your opinion on homosexuality.
You can voice your opinion as much as you like, and people can disagree with you. But, at the point that you begin harassing a member because he is gay, then you become a hateful, tripe spewing bastard. Yes, this is supposed to be friendly, so let me explain.
People can have opinions about affirmative action and minority rights and not be racist. People can say they believe homosexuality is wrong and not be homophobic or enact any violence or totally disrespect for those individuals who are gay. You, however, have gone over the line.
What you have done recently is comparable to Poster X going onto a thread with one of the black members of Lit and posting pictures of lynchings. It's harassment due to race, sexual orientation or gender. These actions are categorically wrong.
You have backed yourself into a corner on this board by your actions. There is no reason that you should harass any individual on this board because of their sexual preferences. It's tantamount to running around and calling people "niggers" or saying that they are "lesser creatures."
Your actions are deplorable.
I do not agree with the hatred spewed in response, but you are bringing it upon yourself. Please leave the homosexuals of the board alone.