Should Gay and Lesbian be accepted in the public?
Posted by: kikiiblue
18th Feb 2010 06:52pm
Should Gay and Lesbian be accepted in the public?
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Anonymous
yes
Anonymous
its just the matter of ersonal preference,,,,like some one is vegitarian other non veg....similar,,,so for me gays and lesbians should be accepted in the public
Anonymous
In my opinion, yes they should. there is nothing wrong with being attracted to the same sex. however i do not agree with over showing public affection in public. a kiss, holding hands and a cuddle is fine, but previously i have seen people getting a bit too close particularly in font of younger children. Although having saying that it is not only gays and lesbian's that do that so yes i agree that they should be accepted.
Anonymous
They are accepted in public where they choose to be ope about their lives. Otherwise they sometimes need to be discreet with some aspects of their lives depending on where they are living.
Some people are narrow minded. They should keep their opinions to themselves, especially conservative religious zealots.
Anonymous
yes . why should it matter what their sexual prefances are.
Anonymous
no gays and lesbians should not be accepted to portray their sexuality public because god doesn't want us to be exposed to their sins.
buxx
why dont we leave the gays and lesbians alone, but think about ourselves!
Anonymous
Each to their own.. Whatever makes them happy and as long as they are not hurting/harming others in any way then who cares if people are in public showing same sex relationship!
Anonymous
Yes why not. We have freedom. Why not you put your shoes of them.. It's hard having a heart of lesbian and gay. You should accept them, sometimes they can't also accept themselves and they can't be happy. We should accept them.. Everybody is entitled to their own happiness
Anonymous
Yes why not. We have freedom. Why not you put your shoes of them.. It's hard having a heart of lesbian and gay. You should accept them, sometimes they can't also accept themselves and they can't be happy. We should accept them.. Everybody is entitled to their own happiness
Anonymous
My late Grandfather used to say the best thing in relation to gay and lesbian people - he has no problem with it, so long as they don't make it compulsary!!!
cafereviewer
Of course they should. Regardless of their sexual preferences they are people and deserve to be treated with the common respect and courtesy everyone else is.
Amandaa
yes they are still human i dont see the difference between a man and woman holding hands or kissing in public or 2 people of the same sex doing it everyone likes affection.
tominator
Oh yeah 100%
Anonymous
Of course, we are what we are
damarapearson
Gay and lesbian should definitely be accepted in the public.
Anonymous
Everyone is different & should be accepted. My grandson told me last year that he was gay, I still love just the same as I always did it has not made any difference to me at all. I just worry for him because there are people still today that are homeaphobic.
Ellero
I see absolutely no reason not to. Sexuality between two consenting adults doesn't or shouldn't effect our views of people. You don't judge a straight couple for being in love with a person of the opposite gender, so why judge them if they choose a same-gendered partner?
CHSPrit
Absolutely!! It's antiquated and backward not to. We don't live in the 50's anymore even if America is headed that way we Australians really should be more progressive.
JJJ
Of course the real question is why are they not in some places
Anonymous
That depends.
By the way, where did gay and lesbian came from?
Anonymous
Of course they should. I know some wonderful people who are gay or lesbian, including members of my own family. People who dont want them around should take some time to actually meet a few people and keep an open mind. Gay and lesbians are just the same as we are, they all have hopes and dreams and suffer lifes disappointments
david
i think they are well accepted now,they are doing no harm to the public so let it be.i do not thing they should be able to adopt or have ivf.in my mind every child should have a mother and a father eg male and female
Patty
Does anyone have the right or the strength to stop them.
Kate
Yes. of course
nag
I think they should. We are all born different so we should all respect each other.
julie6130
off couse they should be aloud in to any school as we all have to learn, and what's your problem with it so there diffrent i bet we are to them as will.
dave
yes they have rights
Amanda
Yes. I have a few lesbian friends and from what I have observed they always seem to have very long-lasting relationships unlike other friends that seem to have a new partner fairly regularly. Sorry I know it is a side note but sometimes I think we can learn a lot from them with respect to life-long dedication to our partners. I guess not everyone is the same but that is just what I have seen :)
RainbowC
All people as people should be accepted by the public. But the actions of homosexuality should never be an acceptable as normal or right. Judge the action, not the person.
marg
I cannot see why so many are against them I have found some of them to be the nicest and friendly peoplewe are all different and shouldnt judge there happy in themselves thats all that counts
Chezz5
Can never understand homophobia especially from people purporting to be Christians. Of course, we should accept gays, blacks, dwarves, capitalists, lawyers and anybody and everybody who is a part of our society.
leahcarol67
There are many different types of people in this world. why shouldn't they be accepted just as much as anyone else?
beckie
yes
angelbits
yes of course they shold be there human too.
Anonymous
Yes they should be accepted in the public as long as they are mixed in the community
Yoshi
Personally I feel gay PDA (Public Display Of Affection) in public is just a step too far esecially at open resturants or cafes when clearly others Not Gay are trying to enjoy a decent meal or a light snack, they do make gay bars and places just for gays ,there should be thee acception, but really? in general public y should we allow it,homosexually active persons as a group appear to be less psychologically healthy than the general population. IT IS ABNORMAL
Anonymous
Yes of course they should they have been around since the beginning of time , dolphins are gay and everyone loves dolphins !!!
Anonymous
yes
Anonymous
yes but everybody should mind how much "love" they show in public
Anonymous
yes but everybody should mind how much "love" they show in public
Anonymous
why not?
lumberJack
Of course they should be and already are i would like to think. Yes theres still dumb people around with narrow minded views but hopefully as a society we can push those views out.
Anonymous
Yes I think they definitely should be. Yes they're different, and yes the (Christian) bible says that being gay isn't cool, but it also says that lying and sleeping with people before you get married to them isn't good either and in God's eyes, everything is just as bad as anything for else. Therefore ostracising someone because God doesn't like it means that you should ostracise everyone, including yourself.
Of course that argument only really works with people who are against it because of the bible, some people have just been brought up to think that.
But anyway, back to my point. Yes!
AIRO
most definitely they should - y not
Anonymous
I have Nurmerous friends in thier community, they have been true friend to me and mine
Anonymous
Yes i Believe they should . I have Numerous friends who are bothe Gay and Lesbians, they treat you as they would like to be treated ,
spider
yes,of course
Anonymous
Most definately
Anonymous
everybody deserves a chance to be accepted into the community regardless of there sexual prefrence's if a female decide's to cut her hair or a male decides to change his hair colour does this two mean that we should segregate these people it is up to the indevidual to choose what they wish not us
so with this i say yes accepting people for who they are is extremley important
Pam Agar
Anonymous
People are people all over the world we are the same celebrate the differances sexual preferance is no ones business but the people involved in the relationship it is simply not relevent.
dragonlady
everyone has a sexual preference- weather it is male or female . i don't understand why people can not exept them. THey just want to find their someone they can love-and enjoy each other's company! YES THEY SHOULD BE ALOUD!
Anonymous
Why shouldn't they? I think that everyone has the right to be accepted in public. The public is the one with the problem if they can't accept that not everyone is the same. Being unique is what makes us human.
Bernitto
Why on earth not, they are still human. Who cares what they do, as long as they don't hurt anyone else, what's the problem?
Reyna
I don't see any problem accepting them in the first place we are stil all human being, if you don't like them as gay and lesbian please respect them as persons...
Anonymous
Simply "NO", we already live in an age of confusion, thus not telling the difference between Man an Woman anymore as it is, being able 2 tell the difference between a Boy an a LadyBoy........... let alone a youngling growing up seeing 2 men or 2 woman kissing, thus making them even more confused, wot has happened 2 our values? morals? sanctity of marridge? and the most important thing of all "EDUCATION" in educating our Children and teaching them the difference between right and wrong the role of a Man and the role of a Woman......Has society advanced by accepting this behaviour? or have we gone backwards an now chose 2 have no hang ups or reservations so we can now openly behave like animals in public, with no restrictions no control, no presivations? Society is already on the verge of self termination.........Wot they decide 2 do in there own home that is there privacy, yet 2 say to the rest of the civilized world 2 accept there behaviour in public "No"..............
trix56
Was in Hungry Jacks the other day and 2 girls were hugging and kissing while waiting for their order. Got a bit of a shock but then thought what the heck. To each their own.
mad_mumma10
gay or lesbian they are still human and they deserve the right of acceptance ,believe it or not a majority of gay/lesbians are born that way its a genetic dispositon it comes down to the X's and the Y"s, theres nothing wrong with a differed sexual preference, i have a gay relative and i have gay/lesbian friends...... i agree one one of the earlier posts , it depends on how and where certain people were bought up as to how they react to people that are "different" , to the homophobes out there , imagine how it would feel to live in their shoes for a day coping ridicule and being singled out for liking the same sex........just remember being gay/lesbian is not always by choice so think about it before you judge ...ill back them 100%
Anonymous
i say that gays and lesbians should be accepted into the puplic they just like us except they are more feelings to their gender which ever they maybe.
dee-ducky
Yes. Why is this even a question?
matty.
NO WAY it was adam and eve not adam and alex man kissing man is so discusting man in bed with man is just wrong they are a bunch of sexual deviates and people want to let them around our kids. thier whole life revolves around sex. sex with a person of the same gender as themselves sex is a normal part of the world except when its two of the same gender then its deviate n let alone discusting oooo yuk
sherri
Sorry for the typo in your name last time - no disrespect was intended.
And yes, we all do tend to make assumptions. But a wise person realizes that assumptions need to be amended when challenged by the facts. And the fact is that people far wiser than you and I, - experts in their fields - are VERY cautious about how you use ABS statistics.
And you demonstrated quite beautifully why you have to be careful how you use them. (which by the way was the point of what I was saying too. )
You demonstrated how that statistic (from the 2006 census btw) could be used to show an increase in the number of people who 'ticked the box'
- and my comment was about the question itself and saying that those who ticked that they were christian included those who actually were (ie have an actual relationship with God), those whose heritage is christian (ie those who like christian ideals, but aren't actually christian) and those who ticked Christian by default because they did not identify with any other category.
The current feeling by those in the field (including statisticians) is that the majority of people who ticked that they are christian did so because this was the default option. They do not 'read' the question as being about faith at all. (which is what you and I are talking about)
It is good that you hold to some Christian ideals. They have certainly been shown to work in all types of society. Thing is though God actually says FAR more about love and peace and caring for people - particularly the underdog than He ever does about sexual practices.
And you are wrong again Errolsyd - I would LOVE this to be a Christian country - long for the day! -. (Tierra Australis del Spiritu Santo even!) - but I am a realist and the evidence says that we are not,...and the hatefulness with which so many of us view different people groups in our society only underlines what I am saying - as do many of the things that you list above.
And one last point...same sex attracted people ARE a minority in our community yet they seem to be the focus of so much hatred. I wonder why?
errolsyd
Well Sherri my non deplume is errolsyd no n. I am glad you find me so funny darling. 69% was actually 64% an increase from 12.6 million to 12.7 million but % wise a decrease, still the majority . But the way we are going I am afraid we will even show less in the next census, much to the detriment of this once great country. With an atheist prime minister and a homo really in charge of the country, an influx of ILLEGAL moslem ( mainly) boat people, drugs, a rise in paedophile cases, violence etc. there is not much hope left for the future. No I do not go to church but try to follow most of the christian principals . I am no angel but I dislike intensely open expressions of homos, too much on TV , too much in media reports. The islamification of Australia, the lack of respect for what our Diggers past and present fought for. I will continue to make my assumptions and will continue to do so as is MY right in a free Christian democracy. This is a Christian country whether YOU like it or not. Homos are not an elite society!
errolsyd
Well Sherri my non deplume is errolsyd no n. I am glad you find me so funny darling. 69% was actually 64% an increase from 12.6 million to 12.7 million but % wise a decrease, still the majority . But the way we are going I am afraid we will even show less in the next census, much to the detriment of this once great country. With an atheist prime minister and a homo really in charge of the country, an influx of ILLEGAL moslem ( mainly) boat people, drugs, a rise in paedophile cases, violence etc. there is not much hope left for the future. No I do not go to church but try to follow most of the christian principals . I am no angel but I dislike intensely open expressions of homos, too much on TV , too much in media reports. The islamification of Australia, the lack of respect for what our Diggers past and present fought for. I will continue to make my assumptions and will continue to do so as is MY right in a free Christian democracy. This is a Christian country whether YOU like it or not. Homos are not an elite society!
sherri
Oh Errolsynd, you are so funny!
The assumptions you make about people just because they don’t agree with you!
For the record (and for anybody else who is interested) I am a very boringly straight middle aged theology student with a particular interest in Australian culture(s). I am also a Christian….and I doubt that there is any closet made that would hold me!
And I didn’t say that I was disgusted that opposite sexes kiss either … I said that I am uncomfortable about public displays of affection between people of ANY sexuality….but that I have no right to enforce my particular feelings about that onto anybody else much less tell them how to behave.
I was noting that what I/you/we feel is natural is totally UN-natural and disgusting to someone who is same-sex attracted.
You wanted to know where I get my information? - Well my study means that I am in touch with what is ACTUALLY going on. Sources include the Australian Census and studies done by eminent Australian and international church leaders, theologians and sociologists. All of which by the way puts me in a position not only to know what I am talking about, but to back what I am saying with more than just urban myth.
You are correct in one sense (69% of Australians claimed to be Christian on the 2006 census) you really can’t consider that this figure describes the ‘actual state of play’ because the census does not define what ‘Christian’ means and so people have interpreted that question all sorts of ways.
When you consider that almost 3 out of 4 Australians also say that they ‘are not religious at all, or that religion pays no part in their lives’ (Bertelsmann Foundation) and only 7.5% attend church weekly (ABS) you really have to question what the ABS question actually measured)
(Not that all Christians attend church either But the gap between the ABS statistic and ‘church attendance’ is FAR too big to be able to safely claim that Australia is a Christian country - even if you do add the ‘de-churched’ and the ‘non-churched’ to the mix. ) In fact ‘No Religion’ is the fastest growing category in the census!
And yes white Australian culture is loosely underpinned by an inherited Judeo - Christian legal system – but that is only a set of rules and Christianity can’t be reduced to rules – it is about relationship. At best we can talk about is that our cultural heritage as Christian …and cultures change all the time. The statistics say that ours already has.
I am sorry Errolsynd, but it is you who is mistaken.
errolsyd
Sherri think again , most Australians are of the Christian belief even if we do not go to church, I do not know where you get your information from as to this. We believe in the Christian principals even though we might not obey all of them.
You find it disgusting that opposite sexes kiss , sorry but you are in the minority, thank heavens. Get back into your closet.
sherri
Hey Matty, the thought of kissing someone of the opposite gender is abnormal and disgusting to a gay man or woman. - so my opinion of what I find disgusting can't be brought into the debate.
But we are on shaky ground when we try to bring Biblical issues into the discussion.
While it is true that there are some seemingly very hard and fast statements in the Bible, it is also true that it's edicts are irrelevant to the discussion for most people, because the majority of Australians are not Christian. (Yes, God is God - but anyone who does read the Bible knows that He would have people come to Him by choice not force - so just because something is Biblical is not sufficient reason to claim it for the whole of society.)
And as for 'their whole life revolves around sex' .... well that is just silly! Could it even be possible for a homosexual man to think of sex more often than a heterosexual man is reputed to do?
Anonymous
I do believe everyone should be accepted, and that no one has the right to be judged. i also believe that we are not born that way we are born innocent its the worldly influences and the dark forces of the unseen world that have and effect on these people and by indulging in these ways will only feed these evil cunts.You can also be cursed by the GODS that will go on though your generations always to be bound with chains, never to be free.
Anonymous
I do believe everyone should be accepted, and that no one has the right to be judged. i also believe that we are not born that way we are born innocent its the worldly influences and the dark forces of the unseen world that have and effect on these people and by indulging in these ways will only feed these evil cunts.You can also be cursed by the GODS that will go on though your generations always to be bound with chains, never to be free.
Anonymous
they are still human beings why not!
Anonymous
Absolutely they should. We are living in a modern world where hiding your true self is no longer neccessary (like it was in the pre 1980's). Gay and Lesbian is simply a lifestyle choice where a person has chosen to live by a value that makes them content and happy. Who in society has the right to decide whether this is acceptable or not.
Char
Yes!
PepesMum
Whether hetero, gay, lesbian or bi, we are all just variations of what is commonly called "normal". Life would be a whole lot more peaceful if all were accepting of others' ways of life. If others' ways of life cause one to be uncomfortable, they don't have to be friends, just tolerant - accepting that "normal" has a wide variety of lifestyles, and gays and lesbians are normal.
Annaleigha
Absolutely! Gays and lesbians are exactly the same as straight people.
We're all human and the only difference is personal taste. If we don't like lemonade, but we see someone else drinking lemonade, do we bully and discriminate against them? Of course not. If we're not attracted to the same sex, then we shouldn't bully or discriminate against those that are.
Anonymous
It is all good..god has cretaed us all..and i dont have any problems if they are accepted publicly !!!
Anonymous
Yes of course they should, they are no different to anyone else, regardless of what colour or creed we should all get on better
Anonymous
Theres a saying, don't blame gay people, blame straight people for having gay children. It's a choice of nature to start with then secondly it's a preference thing. Both are acceptable and fine by me
pietam6
of course, this is a no-brainer! Why is the question even necessary?
Anonymous
No!
ZARA
Hi - I thought they were
tattoolady
YES, absolutely. We as a country that is suppost to be a democracy, has no right what so ever on deciding who can be with who. Everyone is different in their own ways and if a person/s realise that they are Gay.....So what??.I think good on them and they have a right to be happy just like evertyone else.
gatesy45
i am lesbian and i think we are all the same our feelings and thoughts are no different to anyone elses we still eat,drink,and sleep the same and our feeling can be hurt like everyone else whom we love shouldnt matter the feeling aare the same whether you be man and woman or mam and man and girl to girl our feeling of love still the same as ever love is strong and always honest and true no matter what our race,colour,breed
tattoolady
Hi Gatesy,
Well i am very proud of you....My best friend got married to her partner 2 years ago. they are so happy, better than any hetrosexual marriage ive ever seen.
My friend was married to a man for 15 years and all he did was hurt her, physically and emotionally. Her beautiful wife treats her like a goddess and they are the best of friends as well. So sweetie you go and fullfill your dreams,its a free world, and stuff what anyone else says.Just be happy
MandMm
For sure, and I think for the most part they are. Of course there are some exclusions, i.e. specific religions, organisations, closed minded persons.
What defines someone as a person? Their personality, the choices they make, the way they treat people. What makes us a specific sex? Reproductive organs defined by our chromosomes, and specific external features where not one is exactly the same as one someone else has. Some people even have a mix of the two.
What we are attracted to in a person is simple. It's either/or a mix of, their attributes, physical and mental. Personally I am attracted to the personality of someone, as well as how they make me feel, and if there is any physical chemistry. Whether this is in a more 'male' form, or a 'female' form, it's not different to me.
You fall in love with someone because of who they are, not what box medical terms put them in.
bobdown
I dont see why not, they seem to be accepted already. Live and let live. there are more impotant issues.
Ellessri
Of course they should, they are people and have the same rights as the rest of us!
truck
I have no objection to gay or lesbian personalities but do find overly exhibited forms of affection in public places uncalled for but please note that I find any overly exhibited forms of affection in public places uncalled for.
paradox
I'm with you truck, my words exactly. Who cares what takes place in the privacy of ones home, so long as it is loving and does not involve minors.
medu
Yes why not.It is their way if life and that's just fine,.As long as they don't mean any harm to anyone one everything fine.live and let live
robbur
I think it is a bit sad that you have to ask that question. Sexuality is a spectrum and its the luck of the draw as to what we are born with. Do you think its fun being ostracised because of your sexuality?
mermaid
what a bizarre question, it is like asking whether male n female should be accepted in public
Olgz
I don't see the problem. After all we are still all human.
grajac
Of course they are people
Nita
People are people, and love is love, wherever you find. I believe if you find that one person, true love, it doesn't matter what the outside shell looks like, it's the soul underneath that counts. Gays and lesbians should be entitled to exactly the same rights in life as us so called "normal" people. They should be able to get married. My sister is a lesbian and it doesn't change her one iota from the girl I grew up with.
kimmyj
ys yes yes yes yes thay are human after all we live in a supposedly free society
Anonymous
I know HEAPS of gay and lesbians I think they should be accepted they are just people afterall. if my kid brings home a girl or guy im not gonna care as long as they are good to them and are happy
Anonymous
Celebrate diversity.
Anonymous
Celebrate diversity.
Me
Weird that this is even a question...
julie6130
yes all people should be aloud to do as they please as this is surpost to be a free world right
Anonymous
they should be accepted in public. there are a lot worse members of society they could be. they are not doing any harm to anyone
Anonymous
I believe they have the same right to freedom as anyone else
I have a few dear friends and relatives that are gay
And they all live "normal" Lives so may answer is Yes
Poppy
Of course they should be accepted, we are all different in our own way
The fact that you are gay and not afraid to admit it inpublic should be celebrated. As nowadays people are more accepting of "differences", not so long ago and this was illegal, what a way to live hiding from yourself
tank
what does it matter if your gay or not who cares why does it seem to be the in thing now days hes gay shes gay so what every tv program now has to have a gay person or couple and get extra attention because of it so what if your gay or not get over it people.
Anonymous
YES! i to be honest do not see why people make a big deal about it..=)
lmturvey
Yes! "homophobes" and "racsists" and been apart of the community for years and we mostly tollerate them, so why not?. All people no matter their sexual preferance should be accepted. It doesn't determine who people and gosh who knows one might learn a thing or two from allowing different people into their lives
victory
NO, I don't think so, it is not natural for humans to keep bowing down to weak minority in the community..
trish
of course,very dangerous not too, as then some may start to say well should we accept those of a different race/creed colour.
Anonymous
Yes they should!!!!!! It's usually the arrogant and close-minded people who would say no. I have a gay brother and a sister who is a lesbian and throughout life it has taught me a lot in what they have to go through with society that most of us straight people will never understand. It's really just a matter of having an accepting heart and open mind, if you don't have any of these then you're the one with the issues.
RainbowSpirit
What would you do if you had a child who turned out to be gay, lesbian or transgender. Would you disown them, and watch their life fall apart, or would you give them the support they need to live in a society so they can be strong enough to be who they are, instead of what you'd think they should be (heterosexual)
Anonymous
right on Rainbow Spirit! :-)
chips48
No, because just watching them together makes me feel sick, and it is completely abnormal.
marg
each to their own i say they dont harm anyone so let them be ...
Holly
Yes of course
gabesmate
Of course they should be accepted in public. They should have the same rights as heterosexual couples. I'm a senior citizen and hope that I live long enough to seem them permitted to go through some form of ceremony similar to that which my husband and I went through many years ago. One of my main desires in the past was to live long enough to see a female prime minister in our country. Like her or not, I'm glad to see we have chopped down that barrier. Now let's see the barriers to gays and lesbians come down.. Oh, I hope I can live long enough.
Anonymous
How people behaive in private is none of our business.
But when our taxes are used to promote their point of view, I believe we may comment.
Also when our children are taught that its a positive lifestyle choise, as a parent I have the responsablity to teach my worldview.
Our children and their needs must to be the focus of our society,
anyone who cannot support this is short sighted in deed.
some of the policy makers in our government have valued neither family nor children, today we live with their legacy.
my friends who live this lifestyle have been badly hurt and I would not want to add to their pain( I know this sounds patronising, but I cant think of a better way to put it )
Anonymous
Yes. I don't see how homophobia is any different to racism - it's shunning someone who is not like you. It doesn't hurt anyone, so I don't see why it shouldn't be accepted.
CoolCustomer
Yes but there is no need to promote and influence other people.
Aunty Cush
It depends what you mean by being accepted in public. As a norm they are accepted as people but if they start showing blatant affection for each other in public isay that is not acceptable. But then i don't agree with hetro sevuallys being to demonstrave in public either. There are certain actions which should be kept private
RainbowSpirit
Definately!!!!! How else are we going to move past our biased points of views. Our one way of thinking, of this is how it should be. We need to open up, not only with our thoughts, but with our eyes and our hearts. I am so passionate about this topic, as I have aunties, uncles and now cousins, who chose the same difficult path. I admire them for being brave enough to do so, never denying their true feelings because of society. Because of this, they have given me the courage and the attitude to believe in myself. They have helped moulded the person I am now, a mother of 5 children with a supportive partner and an open view on topics like this one. If I was not exposed to gay and lesbian relationships, I wonder now, if my point of view would remain the same. I would like to think it would !
Anonymous
Yes,they should be accepted.They are people just like everyone else,their sexuality dosen't change that.People should grow up and stop being so narrow minded.
Anonymous
absolutely every should b
alfphy
they are part of the public how will it impact in your life it's 2011
montypython
"accepted in the public"? What decade are you writing from?
What are you asking here? Should homosexual behaviour be acceptable in public? Hey, I make out with my boyfriend all the time. It'd just be plain unfair for that to be restricted if he happened to be female.
Or are you asking whether gay people should be accepted as people? If you even have to ask that question, this is the worst form of discrimination. You are judging people purely based on who they happen to be attracted to - something which they can't help. And I know a lot of people could turn this around and say, "Well, paedophiles are attracted to children", but gay people, just as much as straight people, enter into consensual relationships with other adults. They're not hurting anyone by doing so - in fact they're lucky to have someone special in their lives.
For the record, I will say this - I am female, in a loving relationship with my boyfriend. Over the last few years, I have realised that I also have an attraction to women. And to be honest, I wish I didn't. Maybe I feel guilty because I already have someone, so I don't want to be looking elsewhere. But also, I don't want to consider this a big part of myself. I am happy to be labelled as other things, that are meaningful to me, but I don't want a big deal made out of this thing that happens to be there. There is so much more to a person than that. Accept them for those things, rather than rejecting them for something else.
Anonymous
in a perfect world everyone would be accepted for who they are regardless of sexual orientation, religion, culture. We don't live in a perfect world but it is something to aspire to even it it is one person at a time.
COL
Yes they should some of them contribute more to sociaty then some straight people. They are human they pay there way. Why should they not be accepted
Ness_17
Of course gays and lesbians should be accepted in public. I mean, why shouldn't they?
They are human, just the same as any heterosexual person, so why should they be scrutinised and looked down upon purely because of their sexual preference?
We are all equals and should be treated in such a manner. Besides, isn't the most important thing that no matter what kind of relationship you engage in, that love and respect is present between the two people.
In my opinion, relationships are relationships and attraction is attraction, as long as it is genuine then frankly what does it matter?
xx
wendy66
Yes I dont see why they shouldn't be, but the is a way to go about it. Not to how those around have forced upon them. Use dignity and common sense.
bigjoeafro
Hard to believe so many people are still so uneducated out there.
How can you speak on a subject unless you qualified or have at least studied or read all relevant data. Phoenixarizona is one of the few with any brains.
Homosexuals/Lesbians do not get to choose their orientation, they are born this way due to a difference in the XY chromosones. Because they have been so denegrated since day dot for all we know the majority of the world's population may belong to this group and Heterosexuals may be the minority group. Luckily these very ordinary, wonderful human beings are beginning to recognise their place and have begun to turn their backs to the bigots at last.
People like those 2 pathetic Homophobes from the early pages was it errolsyd or the other way around and Bob have serious psychological issues which should be treated by qualified practicioner. For your own sakes get some help and go out and buy all the books and information you can and learn something instead of writing such a lot of absolute rubbish.
The religious nuts on these answers are also sadly lacking in knowledge - just because they have chosen a religion they think is the be all and end all the poor fools are so brain washed by the teachings that they truly believe what they are saying is correct. WRONG!!! IF you think like this then you do not know God at all. Your interpretation of his writings wrong. Our Heavenly Father loves ALL of his children and only never condems anything. He understands EVERY thing as it is his creation. The only thing you should think about is loving each and every human being as your brother or sister no matter what colour or creed and forget all the negative stuff. Love is what he teaches and it is the only thing he asks of us along with being the best that we can be during our time here.
luckaholic
Of course they should be accepted. The sad thing is they generally are not. Its not something they can majically stop and become straight!
Firefly78
That's a really loaded, non-specific question.Yes! All people need to be accepted. Their sexual choice is their own choice. In general, I don't like seeing two women or men kissing or groping in public. But then I'm sure a heterosexual couple doing the same is inappropriate, depending on the location. There are some prejudices from all points of view. I'm not afraid to state my preferences but I think it's more important to not exclude for petty reasons. Tolerance, respect & understanding goes both ways.
Karen
As far as I'm concerned the only legal marriage should be between a man and a woman. If Gay and Lesbian couples want to live together they should just live in sin. I find the whole thing very distasteful and when you see two males or females (usually see males) kissing on TV it's absolutely repulsive.
Ugggg - I have to look away because I can't stand seeing these disgusting acts. They need to carry on their affairs in private - not publicly flaunt this disgraceful behaviour!!!!
Phoenixarizona
They should be but the general ignorance of society doesn't allow it.
Sure they pay taxes , have the right to vote and work and all of that.
They don't have the right to marry the person they love because of their gender.
In the event of their death their partner is not entitled to any superannuation or life insurance or anything like that and IF the couple had children and the parent of that child is now deceased the children are packed up and sent off elsewhere, ripping apart and already grieving family.
I vote YES!!!! They should be accepted as they are just as human as you or I
Shaz
I believe that we should treat everybody as an equal, not just because of there sexual preference.
sarah
I really think they should be. I also think labels are not necessary they are men and women.
avanipatel
everyone is different. its their lives. they can do whatever they like
avanipatel
everyone is different. its their lives. they can do whatever they like
StillBreathing
I was'nt aware they were'nt accepted in public.
Rachel
Absolutely, why not?
kirri
Yes definately .I feel embarrassed if any couple is deep kissing in public though whether they are gay or hetero. Hand holding and such is is ok though .
Anonymous
Of course it should be!
We are all animals after all. When we look at other animals, there are also gay ones of them. It is natural for some things to get mixed up. I personally know alot of gay and lesbian couples. I think that it is great that they walk down the street and hold their head high. For they are only looking after what they love the most! What is wrong with loving and caring for what you love?
montypython
I think that's something that a lot of these Bible bashers don't understand - it's not just humanity that does it! So are the animals "sinning" as well?
Also, just putting this out there - for those of you who quote the Bible, are you aware that GOD DID NOT PHYSICALLY WRITE THE BIBLE. It was written by man - who's to say that the writers didn't put a few of their own beliefs in there?
kiwipride
I feel that you love who you love and that we are growing to except that and that children born today so on will just ignore it as it is just away of life to them. So yes they should be accepted.
Anonymous
Of course they should and how would you know anyway unless you feel your role in life is questioning a persons sexuality which is surely none of your business
robby2
yes, most definately
Anonymous
Yes! I don't see why not. No I am not a church goer...only because of the following reasons...When god partnered up brothers and sister to go forth and multiple!!! well thats enough to put anybody off going to church isn't it! Its against the law now, but going with the same sex...I don't see what the problem is? Their not interferring in your life so I don't think we should interfer in theirs. Im a mother of 4 children, in a relationship with a male. If they pay their taxes like the rest of us....then so be it.
Anonymous
YES! Why wont people just let them be, they are who they are, they are human beings and they are here to stay.......gay and lesbians have been existing since the start of time, so.....get on with living your own lives!
Anonymous
Yes, why not, each to their own I say. Each and everyone of us has rights, dont you reckon?
paradox
Chucky dear, I agree that everyone has rights. However where were my rights when I was sexually molested between the ages 9 to 10 by a Catholic priest and his cohorts. Tell me dear, do you know how it feels when you see 2 blokes kissing on the news that makes you cringe and your heart starts to flutter like mad as the memories flood back, do you know what its like to get physically sick and throw up when the Mardi Gras news is plastered all over the TV and newspaper and you are reminded of the horrible things that were done to you in your formative years. by all means have your freedom of expression, but do you really have to flaunt it publicly. you obviously have no idea how big the problem of male or female rape and degradations is. It doesn't go away dear, I'm an old bloke now and have a large extended family of my own, but every time I make and have made love to my precious wife, I am reminded of the 2 years of trauma that I received due to these homosexual animals. NO dear I do not believe that Gays and Lesbians should display themselves like they do in public. I do not care what they do in the privacy of their home so long as it is fully consensual between partners. I assure you the memory is always with you and is as vivid as if it was happening now. I do so hope that nothing like this will ever, ever happen to you. Walk in peace dear and be safe.
shar
Yes everyone should be accepted weve all got feelings
Anonymous
Yes, it doesn't make them not human.
Anonymous
yes, what is the big deal?who cares what peoples sexual preference is.get over it.
Bellxchat
Yes, the same as everyone ought to be accepted in public. It would be nice if the discussion of sexual orientation was simply a non-issue. It's simply the way some people are.
jake6644
But I do think they should keep it private, I don't really agree with it at all.
jake6644
True enough
Love
They do that because they've been suppressed for so long. They're lucky to live in a much more socially acceptable environment now, alot of them feel that should be celebrated. I think it's a far more beautiful thing seeing two people who love each other rather than hearing updates about violence, murder and war.
jake6644
I just feel that they go out and be too in your face and over the top. I mean like i'm straight but I don't go around showing it off.
I have no problem whatsoever with them, I just think they shouldn't be going around parading in.
Love
Why should they? Just interested to know.
jake6644
I think they already are really...
louotter
Every person is a person regardless of their sexuality. Everyone should be accepted for what and who they are.
Karen
NO - and I don't believe in gay marriages either. They should keep their partnerships private. I'm not at all in favour of these relationships being made public.
Love
"public displays of this abnormal behavior" ?? It's VERY normal and VERY common, suppression has made it seem "abnormal" for so long because it hasnt been in front of you everyday like same sex couples have because narrow minded people are unable to grasp people of the same sex that are in love.
They've been suppressed for so long. They're lucky to live in a much more socially acceptable environment now, alot of them feel that should be celebrated.
I think it's a far more beautiful thing seeing two people who love each other rather than hearing updates about violence, murder and war.
Anonymous
I agree with you Pheonix, shnookems sure has some issues.
Anonymous
Define NORMAL people!!!! I bet youre not NORMAL, I bet there is something abNORMAL about you!
Anonymous
Get real where do you live, you must be one lonely person.
phoenix
why thank you, but your english could do with some work as you spelled english as "engilsh"
phoenix
i'm normal to a degree of sorts, but u have some real issuses there shnookems
errolsyd
phoenix another fine example of the engilsh language.
errolsyd
Well said Karen.
errolsyd
Well love, Karen is not the only one that feels this way,in fact the majority of normal people feel the same way. We don't need public displays of this abnormal behavior in public or on our TV screens. Just keep it to themselves.
Marriage for same sex couples is a sham.
phoenix
awwwww wuss
Love
So, they should keep it private because YOU don't believe in it? How selfsh of you! What if they believe your hetero relationship is repulsive? Should you then be shunned?
People have every right to love each other no matter what their sex. Ignorance is what creates problems in this world, not people who are in love.
If you had a daughter or son who confessed they were gay would you disown them because of the way they felt?
Does society really shape you in such a way that you MUST love handbags and men MUST be masculine and know things about tools? And not wear the colour pink? Who made these rules? So why do you live by these rules. Ask yourself those questions.
mistygrimm
I believe that everyone has a choice. and we are all essentially the same. There are a few parts here and there that are different. But that is alll
Maggie
I think there must be not a problem at all, especially if they dont bother anyone or dont try to get ur attention. LOVE IS IN THE AIR!
Anonymous
Of course. Accept everyone for who they are unless they are hurting other people, animals or the environment.
phoenix
indeed :)
Chubbz170
of course. LOVE THY NEIGHBOR.
JustSmile
I beleive everyone has the right to be accepted in public...be they gay, straight, lesbian, transgenger, bisexual or other....I mean we are all people and we all feel and no body should be pushed out because of who they are!
Did you know that in the U.S a hate crime takes place every hour of every day, most of them are carried out for superficial reasons like skin colour, religion or sexual orentation...
I mean how sad is that? imagine walking down the street and having to worry about weather your going to get beat up or even killed just because of who you are...
Theres actually a website www.wegiveadamn.org run by Cyndi Lauper its a branch off the true colours foundation and its about equality for everyone...check it out Its AMAZING!
Anonymous
we should all be accepted for who we are as long as we are not hurting ourselves or anyone else
The Fog
Everyone should be accepted in the public! Gays & Lesbians, Hetrosexuals, Bi-sexuals, Transgenders and Asexuals are all part of the social framework.
Anonymous
Yes! ......people should be accepted in the public
suzieq
I think yes they should. We aren't living in the dark ages, it's 2011, look at technology, that's going ahead in leaps and bounds, so should humanity. I work in the disability sector and I feel the same way about that, people just need to learn to accept them for who they are.
Anonymous
people are just people why should anyone be austrocised from society.
stretch
why not if we axcept the gays and lesbians then maybe we can all just get along
and if you happen to be lucky enough to know a few of the beautiful lesbian ladies you may end up with three on the bed
nothing wrong with that is there
myzie
Of course they should.
as a society we need to start accepting people for who they are.
Anonymous
I cant believe this would even be asked. Shouldn't be an issue. If you are observing bullying you should do something about it. Change doesn't occur until people are prepared to take some risks. Put yourself in the shoes of the people you've observed. Can you imagine how they're feeling?
StillBreathing
Yes.
Anonymous
yes they should. People cant choose who their heart desires.
Anonymous
i think we should accept them, but i don't agree with gay marrage
Anonymous
i think we should accept them, but i don't agree with gay marrage
Anonymous
I dont understand your answer?????
You accept one thing but not the marriage, why is that?
phoenix
should be marriage "comes" with acceptance
phoenix
marriage cone with acceptance
Snoogy
Absolutly - they are still human, no matter what their sexuality
Anonymous
ofcourse but discretion is the key
Rajbeer Kaur
i am not against them, but can you think for a second It is not the way nature created us.
tell me why nature had made man and woman?
why not just made either a man or a woman to live in this world?
so my point is that man and woman made for each other
Anonymous
Well to start with we have choices, and some of us are just who we are, so if God made man and woman to be together, in our life just as a man and woman, then God failed miserably, so to start with he is not perfect, as he created us, so it goes, so then what happened along the way, if it was only meant to be a man and woman together, apparently, then there was a malfunction, God made a mistake then....NOT PERFECT!!!.....or is it when he created us he left it to us to become who we are, some with choices and being who we are today. If he made us to be man and woman together only, and perfect in everyway, think about it, what a boring existence that would be.
Thats my opinion anyway.
phoenix
nature has nought to do with it it's evolution and or personel choice :)
cub_b
Where are the displays at?
barbi
Some sectors of our 'community' do not accept homosexuals [male or female] but to my mind, a person's sexual preference [among consenting adults], is their affair [excuse the pun], and nobody else's.
passum
In Australia we accept all Australians are equal no matter of sexual preference or race
Davoz
they should if they are excepted
Anonymous
yeah, I think if they are comfortable in who they are - good on them. Some of my most reliable, honest, caring friends are lesbian or homosexual... They haven't ever made me uncomfortable, They even have a joke that about me and how many women have cracked on to me over the years. but I will add about the saying if you cant beat them join them- no thanks I'll just walk beside them.
errolsyd
They should stay in their closets we do not want to know. Why is it homos have to show their preferences in public? Their behavior is not normal! It is against the laws of nature. Makes me sick when I see men kissing or holding hands in public.
Anonymous
It sounds like your jealous, cause they show giving or getting love and affection openly, and it sounds like you watch them, well you do notice them, displaying the Love and you want some of that.....am I right!
errolsyd
Well phoenix you really should learn more of the language.
phoenix
HOMOPHOBE
Ave
yes why not. we should be free to love who we want openly.
Evie
Yeah, they should. Love is hard enough to find from anyone these days. It doesn't matter if it's someone of the same gender. It doesn't hurt anyone.
Sydguy
And what reason would you suggest be given to ban Gay and Lesbian people from being accepted in public? Why not place fat people under the same consideration.? Variety is the spice of life.
Anonymous
we are all people. doesn't matter which side you bat for. That's their choice and no one elses business
Anonymous
yes
Anonymous
I cannot believe that this question is still being asked??? They are humans and have human rights just like the rest of us - no-one quaetions hetrosexuals about their bedroom activities and there are some real strange ones out there - I would rather make it unacceptable for child molesters not be accepted in public - a much more important and realistic topic
The Bear
Yes, free choice.
Everyone is on a different path, if one chooses or wants or is, gay/lesbian, well that's their desicion and way of life that appeals.
I do not want to be dictated as to what life or lifestyle I should lead, nor will I do that to another, no matter how different from my own journey.
cat
yes, peoples sexual preference is not printed on our foreheads so we wouldnt know if we arent told therefore we wouldnt treat gays and lesbians any differently to straight people unless we have a moral standing that would be associated with religous beliefs.
Anonymous
yes
mumtobub
Absolutely! They are humans with hearts too. A persons sexual oreintation should not equate to acceptance or non-acceptance. People come from all walks of life and make all sorts or choices and are born with individual differences, be it their gender, their hair colour, their personality, their sexual orientation, their skin colour etc. All life should be accepted in public and any unacceptance of a person should be kept to oneself.
tleekn
Yes they should and i hope they are.I have 2 beautiful nephews whom are gay and i am sad that this question should even be asked.
errolsyd
No keep it to themselves
phoenix
HOMOPHOBE
phoenix
YOU SOUND LIKE A HOMOPHOBE
jojo1802
Why shouldn't they? Other than their sexual orientation they are just like the rest of the world.
George Watkins
Gay and lesbian people are accepted in the places I go.
carton
I can't see why not. Everyone deserves the right to love
Sarah
Yes
Alex S
I think this question is very antiquated, however since gay people still can't marry eachother in this country then it's (unfortunately) very relevant. I believe in equal rights for all individuals who do not harm others. I have many gay friends and feel guilt over being able to freely and legally express my lifestyle in ways they can't.
woosif
OMG what a question - of course they should they are human its like saying if you dont believe in god stay at home, if you black stay at home, if you are old stay at home - good god do we have to answer this!
kendallpearson
I agree. Homosexuals are EQUAL to everybody else. We should treat them the same as we treat normal everyday people. They should be accepted into the public and i do not have a problem with that. I have a problem with people discriminating against them and i don't think everybody should treat them any different.
Jewels
Yes
Berna
Definately. Why dot?
Lorna56
What does it matter what people do in their private life. Its not anyone elses business!
Anonymous
Yes you are so right, people should worry about their own business, and not other peoples, just looks like they havent got a life....well nothing to brag about anyway.
Benesan
who made this question :S
Amdor9
Who are we to judge others? God loves everyone - no matter what. You don't have to accept what people do, just the people themselves.
Anonymous
Yes, God loves people who OBEY him. Not ALL. If one who knows it is a sin, and keeps doing what is wrong (gay and lesbian practices is clearly wrong according to the Bible) No, you are wrong I am sorry, God says he does not approve them.
1st Corithians 6:9 , Psalm 1:1, 2; 97:10,
Psalm 119:37.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Romans 1:26-32
Even his son, Jesus Christ when he was on earth he called religious leaders of that time "workers of lawlessness" "worms" "I never knew you"
Loving does not mean accepting everything and being mercyful. God NEVER bend his HIGH MORAL STANDARDS. We as human came too far, way too far down in moral judgement, Don't go with the world's popular opinion, we all need to listen to God. If you don't know about the Bible, and you want to know how to worship God in the way that God approves, not you or anyone else approves or THINK approves) We need to learn from the BIble, just don't waste time with Phylosophy or YOUR IDEAS.
Anonymous
God has the righ to judge. I am not talking about MY opinion. God tells all of us THROUGH the Bible that IT IS WRONG. READ in your own Bible, 1st letter to Coritnthians 6:9 and 10 and tell me what you think about this God' thought on this matter. Yes, Who are WE to judge ? Of course, we do not judge, God does the judging. We have to stop relying on our imperfect wisdom, but we need to know exactly what God says. Isn't that important? ! God is our creator, he knows what is right and what is wrong!! We don't know! This discussion forms is just waste of time. If we all listen to what God says and obey, we would be living in a paradise!!
Anonymous
Yes you are so right, God loves all, so if people think the gay and lesbians should not go to heaven, because of who they are, then God does NOT love all.....so that contradicts that statement on God! loving everyone.
namiitonaga
ABSOLUTELLY NOT! Why are people nowadays are so morally deteriorated?? I want peole to wake up! It would only encourage gay and lesbians to do and contunue disgusting things! MORALLY, ABSOLUTELLY IMPURE. We should do all in our power to STOP gay and Lesbian. The Bible also tells that such conduct are detestable thing to God. Gay and lesbians would have no place in heavens.
Anonymous
You are roght,Chuck, at the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve said to God, "God, we do not need you to decide for us what is right and what is wrong. we can rule ourselves, so we decided to eat the fruite of the tree of the knowledge of good and bad. We decided not to listen to you, take a walk, God. " Yes, that is what happend back there, since then, Human kinds are all in a big big trouble since the begining. God could have destroyed and made a fresh start there but he gave us humans a chance to prrove ourselves if we really govern ourselves or not, and be happy without God'S direction. As we can see what is happening today, we are basically doomed to destroying ourselves. Nothing worked. Of course, God know we were wrong from the begining. The Bible points out at our time now as "The End."
We are at the point now God will say to us, "That is enough! " and he will wipe off all the wicked people, human governments, and all those people who did not lisen to the good news of the kingdom, those who decided not to obey what the Bible says.
That is what God clearly saids in "ns Thessalonians 1: 7, 8, 9.
You can figure it yourself, God gave us an intelectual capacity and a gift of free will to choose whom we listen to: people or God.
Anonymous
Awwww you WAKE UP! and get over yourself, gay and lesbian have been around for, well who knows for sure, but I reckon since the start of time, so....GO FIGURE!!!!
Anonymous
Awwww you WAKE UP! and get over yourself, gay and lesbian have been around for, well who knows for sure, but I reckon since the start of time, so....GO FIGURE!!!!
phoenix
you know the funny thing is MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I'm an atheist and don't believe in your so called god, but the reall funny thing is MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA the other day i was cold out so i put a big bible in the fire an it realy burned very very welk (must be all the bull s?;t in it).
phoenix
AS you say it's only an opinion and it's your opinion as every one deserves their right to free speech however i will never likely look at nor read a bible as i'm an atheist and shall be always an also but again this is MY opinion so as long as no one try's to convince me of there religion as being the only way i will be living my life my way.
namiitonaga
Of course Love is above all the most importance. But we don't want to confuse riteous love and wicked love. The Bible clearly describes the kind of love God approves or disapproves. Pleacse look up at (1st Corinthians 6:9) (Jude 7) (Leviticus 18:22) The kind of love that develops between the same sex is not meant to be, and it only causes disaster. Truly, This is God saying, who is the creator of the human! He knows the best way to use our body and brain. The Bible though, assures us that if those people wants to change, they definitelly can.
Another thing, though, you talk about equality and love. I strongly recommend that you seriously study the Bible, especially how God treated Israliets, how he destroyed Sodom and Gomora city (where homosexuality was abundant)and other nations (adultery and child sacrifice were abundant ) and also when his son Jesus came to the earth, how he treated those hypocritical religious leaders because of their misleading and mistreating common people. You may remeber, Jesus did not be-friend with anyone. He love those who loved his father and listen to his teachings. Jesus even csalled some people "you workers of lawlessness, " "warms" "sons of disobedience" " you are from the father of the lie."
God is not a servant or a magic charm, he has his standards and set rules for us to keep us safe, and showing us the bestest way and to be truely happy. Not only that, God promises us that we can live forever young in paradise earth in true happiness.
If, in any case you are belonging to a religious group that does not teach the truth from the Bible, and if you doubt about the purity of God's people in your religious group,
Bible suggests that you get out of there as soon as possible. (Revelation 18:4) Otherwise you will have to receive the same plague that the false religions will get soon; which is, destruction.
I am just writing my opinion down what I think about this topic on this forum, that is all.
I am not hating anyone, that is why I would like to just write here, and if anyone who has a ear, I believe he/ she would take an interest in what God's viewpoint is in this matter.
Thanks.
phoenix
well i'm not gay or lesbian however i still believe they (gay's and lesbians) deserve to be treated equally so simply bugger off and as many people i know who are religious too a point believe in equallity so up yours and if you don't like it simply ignore it as you don't seem to believe in love one love all
namiitonaga
Yes, you are right about me. I have studied a lot about the Bible, and I know that God, the maker of the univers says that he does not approve of the conduct of gay and lesbian at all. God absolutelly hate the doings of lesbians and gays and also hates the world behavior of "It's alternative life style" According to the bible, these people who uses human body for unnatural purposes will be destroyed if they do not change their course of life. God is alwasy right, phoenix.
phoenix
YOU SOUND LIKE A BIBLE BASHING HOMOPHOBE
edahe
yes why not!
jqchou
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terribrown
I don't see a problem.
After all, most people, no matter what their sexual preference , really don't go around advertising that they are either heterosexual or homosexual.
Just get on with life.
i do have a problem though with such overt silliness that can happen at, for example, the 'gay' Mardi Gra, when it seems that every 'would be' celebrity likes to get involved in the publicity .
My husband and daughter are also very amused that I have re-claimed the word 'gay' as meaning i am actually happy.
I certainly do think that it is posible for all of us to love a person for themselves and not just for their gender.
Vasco
Just the same as everyone else .
There are many, far more important things to be concerned about. Ironically the only thing i am really intolerant of is intolerance ;-)
ronbo
Yes, why not, last time i looked we were all human
Mishakal
I believe my answer to be a yes. People should be allowed to be whoever they want without criticism from non-believers.
margpix
yes
Captured
Of course it should be excepted. I have a great friend who is "marrying" his partner later this year and i'm very happy for them.
Why can't everybody see each other for who they are on the inside- not for who they chose to have relationships with or what colour they are, etc??
hellron
Everyone's private life is their own. I don't tell people mine and I don't expect to discuss others.
redhead
I have no problem with it the only people who do are the narrow minded they are just people like us.
Bob
Normal men don't go around RAPING young boys, 'gay' things do! This is from personal experience.
phoenix
well 4 starters this sounds iffy, but anyway most news reports don't state any gay people as being the point of evil
phoenix
YOU SOUND LIKE A HOMOPHOBE
YOU SOUND LIKE A HOMOPHOBE
YOU SOUND LIKE A HOMOPHOBE
phoenix
YOU SOUND LIKE A HOMOPHOBE
Suzie
For 36 years this evil person has had control of your life, Rape is control over another person. I refuse to be under my attackers control, even tho I can’t forget what he did to me; I will not give him another second of my life. I will not allow my life to be poisoned by anger and hate of this person. MY life is to precious. Bob don’t let this evil thing own you. Please talk to someone. Go to your doctor and ask for help. Don’t let this eat you up. That 14 year old boy deserves his life back.
Bob
This happened to me when I was a naive 14 years old. Nearly 50 years ago!
How would any 14 year old know how to report this crime? Let alone have to guts to do so? I had no idea who this thing was, but I would now KILL IT, and all like it.
I say put ALL these THINGS on Nauru and let them die out of AIDS there.
ALL THESE THINGS ARE CAPABLE AND PRONE TO COMMITTING THESE CRIMES!
Suzie
Bob I am very sorry to read that you were raped, I also,but I am a women. Gay men don't rape young boys, the person who raped you is a evil person, I hope you reported this rape and that person is in jail. I know this is hard, because I had to do this. Please don't blame gay people. You sound like you need to talk to some one, who can help you thru this horrific crime. Talking helps, you never forget, but you need to take your life back.
diverjack
yes,we're all human.
Anonymous
they aren't hurting anyone. and those who care whether someone is gay or lesbian is being quite narrow minded is what i think
bj
Yep thats it. All street sucking faces should be banned. Some are rather disgusting, makes me wonder if that is what they do in public what do they do in private? Then they may just know you dont like it so go out of way to shock you. this is not just gay/lesbian either
phoenix
jealous ? Cause no one kisses you hn public?
david
why not,they are normal people the same as you and i.there sexual preference is differant.let them be.david
glen
everyone has a right to their own beliefs and all should be accepted in public
mermaid
What an interesting topic, whilst it is normal for humans to judge, lest we forget been accepted for who you are far outweys the negativity of ones gender race or creed.
Embrace who you are and live life to the full!
phoenix
sure why not every body should be treated equaly
LUV-A-TIGER
Definitely..Why should they not..they are human like all of us.. It is a free world.
kevb
yes everyone should be accepted in society - how can we be negative against one group and not another? clear discrimination
Dogs
Hello ! It's 2010 and democratic Australia. Plus - it's a stupid question.
In Australia, thank goodness, your private life is your private life and let's keep it that way and mind our own business and try and love your neighbour in the way they treat you :)
phinnie
If we decide we don't how do we go about working out who is who?
Now there's a job for bureaucrats!
Cam
...why shouldn't they
jabby59
of course they should, they are just like the rest of us ... PEOPLE
issa
everyone is unique and everyone should be accepted by everyone else. It doesn't matter about they're sexuality, race or oppinions.
shachah7
peoples rights and opinions need to be respected even though we disagree or dont like them. it is not the person we are against but their views.
eljacko
yes they should think about it they have as much right to be out in public as any of us do
hduc
Yes. Gay and Lesbian is like other people. People must be judged only by the content of their character not on their sexual preference which is a private matter.
jem55
Absolutely.We are all humans,no other catagorisation should count.
skp
Yes, absolutely
skp
skp
absolutely
shazza
Gay, lesbian, black white, everyone deserves respect unless they do something to change that. Of course they should be accepted in public whilst I have my own beliefs I think it's time to get out of other peoples bedrooms - so to speak. Let me ask you if you're gay does that mean you are not the same person they were before others knew of your sexuality - no of course not.
Yqsymnx
I did hear the other day that Adam and Eve (if you believe in this story) were man and woman and God made one of each so they may love the other and procreate. In regards to this, it can probably be thought that 2 people of the same gender can appreciate each other. However, it should not go so far that they would wish to procreate with one another.
Just would like to make it clear this is not my opinion and just something I heard
Anonymous
Yes they are human. If that is the way they are and feel they belong to then why stop them.
queenie
yes they should thet aer still human beings so y not
zombie
I personally believe they should keep their private life private, I don't want to see it at all. Keep it indoors.
danieldj027
and how about u only put one reply in at a time....
zombie
I personally believe they should keep their private life private, I don't want to see it at all. Keep it indoors.
sherri
Sorry? I think I have missed something... I thought that BJ was talking about ALL people sucking face in public.
And yes, some people will do things just to shock in which case it is best not to give the expected reaction - thinking here of a particular young friend of mine.
phoenix
very well put ;)
SarahEC
Um, well, YES. Lefthanders and redheads aren't the majority either; should they have to stay inside so as not to offend your bigoted view? If you don't like it, then you can always stay inside.
errolsyd
Yes thats right just because we do not like it we are homophobe instead of the normal MAJORITY!
phoenix
YOU SOUND LIKE A HOMOPHOBE
phoenix
YOU SOUND LIKE A HOMOPHOBE
bj
Yep thats it.. All street sucking faces should be banned. Some are rather disgusting, makes me wonder if that is what they do in public what do they do in privat? Then there is the other way, sometimes they just go out of the way to shock you if you dont like it.
danieldj027
Thats because you have such a closed mind, i have a life too and i should be able to life it the way i want to. you dont have the right to judge someone like that. If we have to keep it indoors then so should U...
nadinetannous
There's nothing wrong with us gay people. We are just born with a different sexuality to heteros- it should not be such a big deal in this day and age, especially considering the decline of morals within western society.
And it's not like sexuality hurts anyone- the only people who should not be accepted into society are those who seek to harm others i.e. murderers, pedophiles, etc.
phoenix
i totaly agree with you agree'n to their post an nerts to any who don't ;)
Anonymous
I totally agree with your statement!!!!!
phoenix
Yes I think they deserve equal statis
bigred
Yes I think they should, they deserve equal status like everyone else, some of my friends are gay they are no different.
Helen
That is a really bad question in today's society, really. Who cares what anyones sexual preference is. That's as bad as saying should anyone that has blonde hair or who is or isn't religious be accepted in the public.
starsista
kikiblue, you don't need to stand up for anyone. You just need to stand up for your own beliefs. Believe in yourself and send them love and light and send also to those who know no better than to discriminate against same sex couples for what they stand for.
Do not be afraid.
starsista
Thank you, thank you, thank you
sherri
While I don't agree with Errolsynd either, it is no more ok for you to call him names than it was for him to deride someone else's choice of user-name earlier.
Actually, as someone who is relatively new to these boards I am kinda impressed at the sorts of controversial things that get talked about, and the relatively small number of times that we 'forget ourselves'.
Let's keep up the good work eh?
sherri
Yes, I can imagine that it can be quite uncomfortable - particularly if it is something that we are not used to seeing. I am uncomfortable too about public displays of affection (regardless of gender or orientation) But just because it is uncomfortable for me does not mean that it is not ok.
A lot of this stuff is cultural...ie in some countries it is not unusual to see heterosexual men wandering around hand in hand! It is an expression of friendship - some men even kiss hello!
Surely given the change in our cultural mix we could as easily assume that someone is foreign born, not just potentially homosexual.
Either way, it is not my business.
phoenix
I can give as well as i get but don't want to tarnish the easy going (so far) threads being written by others, oh well, SOME ONE HAS ISSUES HMMMM....... ;>(
errolsyd
Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit my dear chap. At least I have nuts !
phoenix
my engrish good very u thnx (sarcasm meant on a huge scale) numb nut
errolsyd
Still chucking insults phoenix still not much use of the english language .Keep trying.
phoenix
toss pot ',)
Anonymous
AND....before you ask- no I am not a lesbian, but I am human!
errolsyd
Sorry I should slap myself for being so bitchy .
SarahEC
Straight folk are allowed to advertise it, why not gay folk? The real question here ought to be - isn't it time homophobia became unacceptable in public?
errolsyd
No fears frog just do not like public displays of homos!!!
Anonymous
You dont have to stand up for them just accept them for who they are - people learn by example - or are you one of those people that preach equality but don't act on it due to your own fears ???
GJ
I do not know if people weather Gay lesbian or for that matter straight should show affection in public as this is to me very private and should be treated as such in Private. GJ
errolsyd
Why advertise it ? We do not want to know!!!
Keri
Agree, was just thinking isn't that an archaic question for 2010!
3lions
Gawd, "in today's society"
What did people say before the do gooder's favourite saying!
Valid question, and it goes to show, The question is still being asked, which is a real shame in 2010!
Anonymous
i agree with helen
kikiiblue
Thank you all for the reply and Thank Helen for the great feedback. Sadly, i'm still asking this question is because of seeing people around me no matter at work or at public, i don't see much acceptance around those people. I feel sorry for them cuz i am afraid to stand up for them.
Anonymous
Yes they should, they are just ordinary people with different taste, they can't help who they are they are born like that & deserve to be accepted in daily society.
Anonymous
It doesn't matter now cause we are live in a free society. We can say anything about anything we want to say.
starsista
Like we are paying for the criminals in society who are incarcerated. How many of those are children of same sex coupling?
A child living with loving parents, no matter what the sex of the parents, has a better chance of a good fulfilling life.
Be open to possibility and stop your negative rantings errolsyd...wow, could be a homosexual coupling in that name :)
starsista
errolsyd, you used the word homophobe when referring to yourself :)
starsista
errolsyd, Yes, homophobic and very rude with it.
Okay you don't like public displays of affection amongst same sex couples, how do you feel about the same with heterosexual couples?
Marriage began as relationship, finding a trading partnership, and has changed as time went on. It is not about two people of different sexes deciding to join together in order to procreate, that is simply the ways of the church creeping in. It was the Protestants who brought in the marriage vows.
It was only in the 12 C that marriage was considered sacred amongst those of the Catholic persuasion. So the church 'took over' this institution.
Marriage is now under state control and has been so since the 1750s.
As for same sex marriage, why not? Same sex couples have rights too. It should not take a law to allow same sex marriage, we should be allowing it anyway.
tRicci
To each his own. Whilst I may have a different outlook to you, you have every right to your opinion and should be accepted as one of our race. The human race that is.
fleckles
Sadly, yes errolsyd, we all pay for the unwanted children. Not only here in Australia, but all over the world... and the world is over populated because of it.
errolsyd
Maybe fleckles you may be correct except when homo couples are involved then the children cannot have in anyway a normal childhood, we will pay for it later.
errolsyd
Yes Iaowai anytime the majority disagree with the miniotity we are branded, as they really do not have another answer.
fleckles
Adoption [straight or Gay] is just using up unwanted children produced by heterosexuals...
laowai
Homophobe" is now started to be used derogatorily. Sadly your opinion which i agree with is being now made out to be insensitive, discriminatory etc.
Anonymous
lisa you are so right
sherri
ok Errolsyd - but that is not the question that was asked...the question was 'Should gay and lesbian be accepted in the public?' - NOTHING in that question about whether or not same sex couples should be allowed to adopt, etc. -that is a totally different question.
And to add my answer to the question - OF COURSE they should...and I think that it is a shame that this sort of question still needs to be asked.
sherri
c'mon errolsyd! That kind of statement is not on!
We are all entitled to our opinions, and to share them...but it is not ok to put some one down for holding that opinion or to make fun of their name!
COL
ERROLSYD you appently don't agree then say so don't make fun of gothic_fairy becourse of what she beleives. If you don't agree say so don't condam some one using name they choose very unfair, vewry cowardly
COL
ERROLSYD you appently don't agree then say so don't make fun of gothic_fairy becourse of what she beleives. If you don't agree say so don't condam some one using name they choose very unfair, vewry cowardly
errolsyd
I did not choose the name. No appologies given
3lions
The topic is about being people being judged, and your comment shows that in todays society, nothing has changed if you can be even be pre judged about a choice of name?
Why is not taking people on face value, and treating people, how you would like to be treated.....
I noticed your comment was a couple of months ago, an appologie might be nice, as you dont know how that person felt when they read that.
My comments are sincere & honest.
Cheers,
Bobbert87
Thats right everyone should be accepted regardless they are a human being, along with going to work, shopping etc. that people that consider themselves straight but a lot are bi and have would have of course be courious about what it would be like being with someone of the same sex.
shar
Dont be angry,what ever floats their boats I say and the question was should gays and lesbians be accepted in public.It had nothing to do with children (trophy your word)or marriage and when they meet their maker then they answer to their god.I wish you a good life anyway.
errolsyd
Well Chucky dear you have your opinion and I have mine and neither of is going to change. And thanks I have a happy married life , Thank you.
Anonymous
I totally agree with you!!!!!
Anonymous
GET A LIFE!!!! No matter what YOU, or people like YOU say about gay and lesbians, they will be around to the end of time......SO - BUILD A BRIDGE.....!!!
Anonymous
Whats your problem?????
errolsyd
shar. suprise, I have not had a bad experience! I just do not like public expression of behavior that is against the order of nature. I do not believe gay couples should have trophy children. Same sex couples cannot have marriage. it does not meet the meaning or sprit of the word. Yea I must be a homophobe. So what!
shar
thats not nice have you had a bad experience well tell some one who cares
Anonymous
That is really rude.
errolsyd
With a name like that are you one of them?
3lions
Totally agree!
Maloo
Aren't they already?
stretch
and it is not always in regards to gays
stretch
some things take time
but you will always remember the past
fleckles
Cooee Stretch! I was born in a small country town, and actually did bring my boyfriend home to meet my parents! It was accepted by my Mother, but only since my Mothers death has my Father accepted me.
Lots of Love,
Kevin...
stretch
what i have noticed is that in the 1990s gay peole came out of the wood work but at the 200s a lot of them went under ground again but they still have there own society and politically they are slowly getting more people to listen tio the way they want to live
sherri
Sadly Stretch I think that you are right, and that happens more often than we would like to think that it does.
stretch
it all depends on what town you are in
small towns can be fools and youth is untrained aspecially males
after all who wants the kids to bring home a gay boy
each to there own
ayu
Everyone is different, i don't see why we don't accept them.
Anonymous
everybody has freedom to decide who they want to be with where they want to be and what they want to do it is why we are a free country i say i agree with the the gay community being able to have that freedom of choice it is great it is just the zame as buying a car u buy the one that makes you happy as too should u choose the person house or town that makes you happy
Anonymous
I agree. we can accept them if they accept us
tRicci
Hi Stretch. I am as you put it, an oldie, however I do not have a problem with gays or for that matter Lesbians. I do however have a problem with people who seem to think that it is immoral.
stretch
it is called fear of being different and trying to be your self in some towns will never be axcepted
its like tradition it takes a long time for the oldies to come round to a new way of thinking and new ideas
margpix
agree