Is Gay The New Black ? ( Pride and Prejudice)

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Is Gay The New Black ? ( Pride and Prejudice)?

by True~Male Posted November 25, 2008 01:00:52

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In the wake of California's passage of Proposition 8, protests are popping up around the country---and so are comparisons between Gays' and African-Americans'. Is gay the new black?
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+9 / -1 raves Ace~Mr.Giantess~ November 25, 2008 02:44:55

Answered: No
That's a terrible comparison.
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msliz0 to EEEE "I... November 29, 2008 14:55:53

Only because of the times we live in now E.
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ksjr362 ~Yes I Am!~ November 25, 2008 23:02:52

Answered: No
While gay people struggle for equal rights, the comparison is hyperbole. Our struggles can not equal the struggles of African-Americans to obtain freedom from slavery and then move to equality.

Granted there are comparisons when we look at hate crimes and the denial of marriage rights, but they are comparable not equal.

If there is any thing that can and should be recognized is that if it weren't for the struggles of African-Americans before us, we would have no model to follow.

BUT -- it is not we who choose to be gay. It is society that CHOOSES to discriminate against us.
True~Male to ksjr362... November 26, 2008 03:24:12

So true
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B4Real2Me to ksjr362... November 26, 2008 03:29:47

I somewhat agree with you.
True~Male to B4Real2Me November 26, 2008 03:31:35

Great
star to ksjr362... November 05, 2009 05:38:01

A lot of people have been discriminated against. Christians, Indians, Negro and others . It is not a nice world but we have to live in it. God is love, but he has wraft also. Life here is just a vapor but eternity is a long time.
True~Male to star November 05, 2009 06:08:29

Amen
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Fef November 25, 2008 21:00:52

Answered: No
Many others have made some great comments here to make this clearer to understand.

People of color (not just people of African descent) have a characteristic that displays all the time. One cannot hide his skin color -- nor should he/she have to. They face discrimination from racist and prejudice people simply by walking into a store.

The United States segregated "colored" people after generations of allowing slavery.

Homosexuals in their fight for equal rights face different challenges.
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B4Real2Me to Fef November 26, 2008 03:31:18

I could not have said it any better. Thank you
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True~Male to B4Real2Me November 26, 2008 03:35:38

Me either --great -- we are all fighting together
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Art November 25, 2008 20:56:02

Answered: No
Being black is not an activity.

Engaging in sex with people of the same sex is an activity.

This is a trick of political propaganda by those who support same sex marriage because they want to invoke the moral high ground of the civil rights movement.

Need proof that gay is NOT the new black?

Ask black people who voted overwhelmingly in favor of Prop 8.
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msliz0 to Art November 29, 2008 14:59:01 (edited)

Art, why do you have to turn this into 'engaging in sex'? Is that all there has ever been in your relationships? No, of course not. When I think of heterosexuals, i do not think about them having sex. Why do you?
True~Male to msliz0 November 29, 2008 16:11:33

Yeah --that is what a lot of straight people want to think --Sex on their brains I would guess.
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msliz0 to True~Male November 29, 2008 17:13:42

It's crazy. Do as I say, don't do as I do, blah, blah, blah. The only war these folks have EVER won was with the Indians, (personally, nothing I would be proud of.) They came here and stole EVERYTHING the Indians had, (as we all know, stealing was the very least of their sins) yet claim that 'our country was founded on christianity'. The Indians welcomed them to this land and taught them how to live off of it. The ahem, christians literally would not have survived had it not been for the KINDNESS and COMPASSION of the Indians who were here first. Nice thanks huh?
Don't worry Free. They win a battle here, they win a battle there; we will win the war. It's just incredibly sad and extremely unfortunate that they never have and likely never will learn from their mistakes. Hmmm, I wonder how God perceives all of this? I don't think he's pleased. You? Peace out Free. You are a good man.
True~Male to msliz0 November 29, 2008 19:22:56

You said it all - Great response !! I have no choice in who I'm attracted to . I hear people say god hates the sin not the homosexual --Well Tell that to all the straight people --No More Sex for you !! See how they like that response. I happen to believe that God wants us to enjoy sex. It wasn't just for Procreating either- It's good for our health. Sex is healthy !!
star to True~Male November 05, 2009 06:45:51

God does wants us to enjoy life however he made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. There was a time when Gay ment having fun. So I guess that is why Gays are called funny or queer. Forgive me for my bluntness. Gay acts are like stealing, lying, etc. It is a sin of the flesh. We have a choice to live as God wants us to, or live the way we want to live. But one day we all will have a price to pay for our sins. You probably do not believe this. But that is what the word of God says. It is either to believe that or believe nothing. So I am believeing. The choice is yours. I do not condemn you as I do not have that right.
Art to msliz0 November 30, 2008 09:02:01

War with Indians?

You must be confused.
Art to True~Male November 30, 2008 09:01:19

Well I have sex on the brain, that's for sure but I don't think that's the point I was making.
Art to msliz0 November 30, 2008 09:00:53

I am not sure what you are asking or how it is relevant.
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PLANETEATER November 25, 2008 18:30:55

Answered: No
HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And to even contemplate such is ignorant and racist.
True~Male to PLANETE... November 26, 2008 03:25:06 (edited)
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PLANETE... to True~Male November 26, 2008 05:31:23 (edited)

Awwwwww your mommy and daddy make such a nice couple.
True~Male to PLANETE... November 26, 2008 06:41:02 (edited)
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Pearl November 25, 2008 13:47:38

Answered: Yes
I think it is because the attitude is the same.....
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B4Real2Me to Pearl November 26, 2008 03:33:22

How, please explain how my attitude as a Black woman is the same as that of a homosexual person?
True~Male to B4Real2Me November 26, 2008 03:37:18 (edited)
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Barefoot~Peace and Love! November 25, 2008 12:20:31

Answered: Undecided
Who knows. Probably???
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SHER November 25, 2008 11:00:58 (edited)

Answered: Yes
It seems like we just have to have someone or some people to feel superior to, when it actually is not the case! Why can't all God's children treat each other right? We are all in this big world together, we need to get a long! I personally do not care if you are gay, straight, bi, yellow, black, brown, spotted or white, as long as you do me now harm, you are okay with me!!
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E.G. November 25, 2008 06:49:21

Answered: Undecided
Hard to put into words... Gays and Lesbians enjoy many rights and privileges that Blacks didn't have, and you never see Gays being forced to sit at the back of the bus. BUT Gays and Lesbians do not have equal rights in many other ways. Your husband or wife is sick? Get a sick day! Same-sex partner is on their deathbed? Tough. Want to add your partner to your insurance policy? Don't make me laugh. *grin*
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Diane November 25, 2008 04:26:16

Answered: No
Black culture is much different than gay lifestyles. Most gay communites are very well kept and these people don't feel the need to commit crime because they go to work. Gays have different issues.
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B4Real2Me to Diane November 26, 2008 03:35:07

So you're saying that Blacks are criminals who allow their communities to fall by the waste side... oh how sad, you really don't know any better do you?
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Ali ~ In My Heart I Trust ~ November 25, 2008 04:00:56

Answered: Undecided
I hope not. I hope that Prop 8 was the dying gasp of the culture wars, and that those who voted against love will come to a more reasoned conclusion next time.
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Ace~Mr.Giantess~ November 25, 2008 02:44:55

Answered: No
That's a terrible comparison.
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True~Male to Ace~Mr.... November 26, 2008 03:32:16

So true
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B4Real2Me to Ace~Mr.... November 26, 2008 03:37:41

I totally agree, matter a fact I really get tired of homosexuals saying that they're like Blacks and/or women. The only similarities I see is if they're actually a Black woman who happens to be homosexual. I mean oranges and apples are both fruits but they're not the same.
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Ace~Mr.... to B4Real2Me November 26, 2008 04:10:30

Right.
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Angel November 25, 2008 02:27:32

Answered: Undecided
it all gets on my nerves sometimes
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Gracie-NS-PC my ass! November 25, 2008 01:53:08

Answered: Undecided
I think there is a difference between being a different race than being of a different sexual orientation. I'm not trying to diminish the plight of the gay American but I don't equate it with race. I think sexuality is a private thing and doesn't need to be advertised. I have personal beliefs because of personal experiences.
True~Male to Gracie-... November 26, 2008 03:26:40

I disagree--HAPPY TG
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Gracie-... to True~Male November 26, 2008 03:54:34

Of course you do because it is you. I can't even begin to explain how I feel about homosexuality because my ex-husband told me he was gay after we were married with a daughter. I have watched him for the past 26 years since then. While I understand that he has no choice in who he is I can question his actions. I don't want to lump all gay men together because I know there are differences but I believe it is more than just a sexual preference.