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Re: Vent. Not about work/relationships/or wedding.

  • scribe95 said:

    Also, here is a map showing what states have passed the law specifically. Or in alternative, what states have courts that have interpreted these issues under the strict scrutiny test. Check out how your state fares!





    I'm late to this thread, but wtf NM? Shame.
  • K, come cuddle with me and Magic. Cuz that's fucking cool.
    Yayyyy! I'll bring some beer and butter tarts.
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  • What a surprise! Alabama is one of those green states.

    I hate my state sometimes. Fucking hellhole for anyone not "normal". A friend of my sister came out to his parents, and his dad took his gun into the woods and fired a shot off. Kid thought his dad had killed himself. And then he asked my sister not to tell us (which was too late; Sis had already told us about his dad being an asshole) because he didn't want my parents to tell her she couldn't hang out with him. Because, you know, other people were doing that. I just want to hug him every time I see him.

    Novella, I love you.
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  • My favorite coming out story just occurred over the holidays.  One of our groomsmen picked his brother up from the airport who flew home from college.  We'll call them Joe & Mike.  Conversation went like this:


    Joe: Hey man, how's college?  How are the ladies treatin' ya?
    Mike:  Well, that's actually something I kind of need to talk to you about.  I'm gay.
    Joe: Well hey man, how are the dude's treatin' ya?

    I love our GM even more after I heard this story.  
    I can't imagine how fucking terrifying that flight must have been for "Mike." I just can't imagine that kind of anxiety and vulnerability.



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  • I love the knot because I am exposed to so many different opinions, religions, cultures, and people in general. I was raised by a super homophobic family.  I never knew it was wrong until I got out in the world. It was almost like I was lip-synching my parent's ideas.

      Then I just starting inserting gay into all of the ideas why blacks and women weren't given the same rights as white Christian males and realized that the argument is EXACTLY the same. Everyone is entitled to their religious beliefs, UNTIL that belief determines the rights of others. Sometimes, to shed yourself of ignorance, you have to break the mold and live outside of everything you have ever known.
      My older relatives, and family from the south, still has the same views, and I just feel sad for them. 
    I love this. And I will "lighten up" and just point out that there are just as many conservatives as liberals in this country, and thank God more moderates and Independents are leaving rank. But nonetheless, there is a dominance on these boards that makes it difficult for people to show any conservative side without being discredited, challenged, or jokingly insulted. So I disagree with the original topic of these so-called freedom laws, as everything about them is the antithesis of free, I am also saddened by discrimination and bigotry, and I also find it hypocritical to turn around hatred and bigotry to others based on some very broad conservative paintbrush.
    So anyway, I'm currently rewatching Supernatural S10 and enjoying all the Dean gifs. He's the sexiest man alive besides my husband (cough).
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  • MagicInk said:

    I don't know any Indian people (from India, I know Native American people and people from Indiana). I still manage to know they should be treated like other people. 


    I don't know any Muslim people IRL either. I also know that Muslim people should be treated like people.

    Lack of knowing gay people is not an excuse. Go out and meet some homos. We're everywhere. Look for the rainbows.
    Legit the many gay people I've met/know are some of the best people ever. Slightly partial because my sister is a snarky, awesome, fun lesbian. But I LOVE gay bars. They are so friendly and welcoming. What is there to not like?!
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  • drunkenwitchdrunkenwitch member
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    I love this. And I will "lighten up" and just point out that there are just as many conservatives as liberals in this country, and thank God more moderates and Independents are leaving rank. But nonetheless, there is a dominance on these boards that makes it difficult for people to show any conservative side without being discredited, challenged, or jokingly insulted. So I disagree with the original topic of these so-called freedom laws, as everything about them is the antithesis of free, I am also saddened by discrimination and bigotry, and I also find it hypocritical to turn around hatred and bigotry to others based on some very broad conservative paintbrush.
    So anyway, I'm currently rewatching Supernatural S10 and enjoying all the Dean gifs. He's the sexiest man alive besides my husband (cough).
    High five, team Dean all the way.

    Alllllllllll the way

  • Kahlyla said:

    Um, EXCUSE ME?!



    I'm Canadian and a unicorn. Freaking recognize.
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  • I'll confess, I watch reality shows that validate my life choices like nanny 911 and bridezillas.

  • littlepep said:

    Legit the many gay people I've met/know are some of the best people ever. Slightly partial because my sister is a snarky, awesome, fun lesbian. But I LOVE gay bars. They are so friendly and welcoming. What is there to not like?!
    My graduation for undergrad was in a gay bar My mom insisted on it and many aunts, cousins, uncles, etc that attended were so open minded and loved all of the people. My family tended to be conservative and that experience opened eyes and now we frequent the place often and enjoys ourselves. The owner is now one of my mom's closest friends. 

    Live fast, die young. Bad Girls do it well. Suki Zuki.

  • My favorite coming out story just occurred over the holidays.  One of our groomsmen picked his brother up from the airport who flew home from college.  We'll call them Joe & Mike.  Conversation went like this:


    Joe: Hey man, how's college?  How are the ladies treatin' ya?
    Mike:  Well, that's actually something I kind of need to talk to you about.  I'm gay.
    Joe: Well hey man, how are the dude's treatin' ya?

    I love our GM even more after I heard this story.  
    When my sister came out to me she was like, so I'm a lesbian. I was like umm ok?? And so do you want some wine and to judge people?!
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  • littlepep said:

    Legit the many gay people I've met/know are some of the best people ever. Slightly partial because my sister is a snarky, awesome, fun lesbian. But I LOVE gay bars. They are so friendly and welcoming. What is there to not like?!



    Amen my friend. My favourite bar in town is a gay bar. I hate bars on a normal day, but I love that one.
  • A little off topic but does anyone else find if hilarious that Christian Bale plated Moses in that movie Exodus? Idk why but that completely cracks me up.
  • jdluvr06 said:

    A little off topic but does anyone else find if hilarious that Christian Bale plated Moses in that movie Exodus? Idk why but that completely cracks me up.

    They whited the shiiiiit out of that movie. For no reason at all.
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  • beethery said:

    They whited the shiiiiit out of that movie. For no reason at all.
    Cause like, white people are holier or something. Jesus, totally white. 
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  • chibiyui said:

    Cause like, white people are holier or something. Jesus, totally white. 
    Jesus was Jewish, SHHHHH don't tell anyone.

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