Eminem: Homophobic No More
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2010/06/21 14:57:31
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Since his controversial Marshall Mathers LP, released in 2001, Eminem has run into trouble with the gay community over what many have perceived as a hostile attitude toward homosexuality. Though the rapper has often claimed that his lyrics were satirical, and even performed a duet with Elton John at the 2001 Grammy Awards, he has never backed down from the aggressive way he addressed the issue -- until now.
In addition to toning down his lyrics for this summer's tour with rap group D12, Eminem now openly supports gay marriage. "I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want," he told New York Times Magazine. "It's the new tolerant me!"
He also admitted, "Anything I’ve ever said, I certainly was feeling at the time. But I think I’ve calmed down a bit."
Eminem's new attitude might have something to do with his recovery from substance abuse. After years of dependency on prescription sleeping medication like Vicodin, Valium, Ambien and methadone, he is now two years sober.
Does Eminem's new opinion of gay marriage change the way you feel about him?
In addition to toning down his lyrics for this summer's tour with rap group D12, Eminem now openly supports gay marriage. "I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want," he told New York Times Magazine. "It's the new tolerant me!"
He also admitted, "Anything I’ve ever said, I certainly was feeling at the time. But I think I’ve calmed down a bit."
Eminem's new attitude might have something to do with his recovery from substance abuse. After years of dependency on prescription sleeping medication like Vicodin, Valium, Ambien and methadone, he is now two years sober.
Does Eminem's new opinion of gay marriage change the way you feel about him?
Top Opinion
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disogirl551 2010/06/21 15:46:43No, it doesn't change how I feel about him at all






















I'll go on record for also being against beastiality, polygamy and other forms of sexual deviance that can cause all kinds of problems, not to mention disease and injury.
I think Eminem has sold out to political pressure from this group that is promoting its victimhood.
'm not sure how I feel about what's happening in society at large for this kind of thing to be announced as though it's some kind of victory over a pretend bigotry that the blood banks are basing on statistical facts regarding a higher propensity for disease (because statistically speaking they don't stay monogamous and stick things where things are only supposed to come OUT)...which is why they don't allow gays to give blood...to protect hemophiliacs and others who've experienced an AIDS epidemic in the past.
These vicrtim-promoters ought to look at the real victims and they are not gays...they are the people who the gays are silencing with their victim circus act. Just watch any of their parades where you can't tell what is male or female...there is a biology that goes with gender; it's not a social construct.
Also, comparing consenting adult couples with couples where one has no ability to consent is just throwing common sense out the window. Of course, common sense is rare in this day and age.
Nobody is forcing you to be involved with homosexuality. In fact, with basic human rights, pride parades would no longer be needed. Ever think about that? Also, more AIDS cases are found among heterosexuals than homosexuals these days. Yes, it was more rampant in the past, but that's the past, not the present.
I've always respected Eminem, even though he apparently disliked homosexuals, So supporting Gay Marriage and stopping to do drugs is absolutely a plus :)
Although it is nice to see that it's possible for a person to change their ways, and it's always nice to see people supporting equality. =]
I am so sick of that word "toleracne. Just like the word "Gay"
Remember when the word Gay meant happy, joyful. Rememer when the word tolerance use to mean putting up with something you did not like. Not where you had to like something or maybe go to jail for being intolerant?
And I've always liked him.