Ask a Gay Man.

[bbg_1980]

Thanks for the congrats Kat.

As for getting your voice heard there are so many things you could do. I'm glad to hear that you are actively writing to your representatives. I'm sure by now they see your letter and automatically put it in FILE 13.

Some other things you could do are listed below.

1. Have an editorial on the subject published in your local newspaper.
2. Join an organization such as ACT UP!, Stop AIDS, or even PFLAG does a lot to raise awareness in the gay community.
3. Post flyers every where that accepts public announcements, encouraging protection, education, awareness. I would also put you can get free condoms at the local health department.
4. Attend city council meetings or meetings of the local health organizations to see what is being done to fight HIV/AIDS.
5. Ask the school board how their sexual education program deals with HIV/AIDS. Do they teach safe sex? They should even if they teach abstinence. Do they offer condoms at the nurse's station? These are things that should be done. If there are any colleges in your town I would do the same thing.

These are just a few of the things you can do to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

[thelma6954]

MichelleluvTeddy, you posted something similar on the other thread titled Discrimination. Why is it I get the impression (and please correct me if I'm assuming wrong) that you're not really looking for intelligent and frank answers to your questions?

Want to know what's REALLY scary to me? Intolerance, stupidity, and narrow-mindedness.

[Kat]

thelma6954 wrote:
MichelleluvTeddy, you posted something similar on the other thread titled Discrimination. Why is it I get the impression (and please correct me if I'm assuming wrong) that you're not really looking for intelligent and frank answers to your questions?

Want to know what's REALLY scary to me? Intolerance, stupidity, and narrow-mindedness.

DITTO

[bbg_1980]

Thank you guys for taking up for the community against such intolerance. I usually would say that such a question would not deem a response, but right now I am sick and doped up on medication so, here goes.

Yes, gay people are scary. GLBT people make up (and this is only a count of those who are out of the closet) approximately 20% of the world's population. Over the past 5 years this number has increase by 10% and is expected to increase 15% more in the next 5 years. We are also make-up 15% of the worlds high IQ population. While 20% of this population belongs to women, and the other 55% to heterosexual men. Since, we are not allowed to marry or adopt children we can work diligently to increase our bank account, which makes us a very strong commercial market. This also accounts for 10% of the nations upper middle class and higher, population. We have also been viewed as one of the most united minorities in history, with Pride Marches, demonstrations, protests, and for every one gay man who votes there are 20 straight men who do not.

So, you see we are scary. We are a very decent sized group of people who are intelligent, wealthy, and united against those who wish to bring us down. So for those of you who wish to see a white-male dominated world, don’t hold your breath. We as a community are getting stronger everyday and we only plan to continue our fight against intolerance, hate, and ignorance.

[Kat]

MichelleluvTeddy wrote:
I soooo don't understand gay people why would you be hot for somthin' you got?Are gay people relly Scary?

MichelleluvTeddy I usually avoid things that I am scared of, may I suggest that in the future you avoid Forums titled Gay and Lesbian. This post has been bothering me all day and I have found myself getting angrier and angrier each time I think of it. The community that we have formed here is based on tolerance and many of us have built up friendships with people following different paths in their religion, in their life and in their sexuality. I hope after you read the responses to your post and read further in the Forum to find out more about the people who have joined this community you realise exactly why your post was so hateful and that you are able to readjust your thoughts on this topic. This might be a good topic for you to do a series of soul searching meditations on. Blessed Be as you continue your path and my heartfelt wishes that you continue to grow as a person.

[Selene]

Let me just add this: I don't like the word 'tolerance'. I'll explain why.

All living things on the planet are my brothers and sisters in spirit. I don't "tolerate" gays. I love everyone. Not "in spite" of their choices or orientations or beliefs, but because of them. I personally feel that if you find that you have to "tolerate" or "accept" someone then you need to reevaluate yourself and the fact that you have to actually validate and qualify your love for other living beings.

This world is diverse, and it is our differences that make us beautiful. If everyone were the same think what a boring place this world would be?

I find the word "tolerance" such a negative word, because when you say that you "tolerate" someone or have "tolerance" for something, it suggests that you are inwardly (perhaps even subconsciously) judging what that person does or is but have decided that they have the right to do or be it. While that of course is true, they do have every right, we as brothers and sisters should never judge one another. Why "tolerate" or "accept"? Why not just love unconditionally?

I hope I made sense. Blessed be!

[Magpiebard]

I find the word "tolerance" such a negative word, because when you say that you "tolerate" someone or have "tolerance" for something, it suggests that you are inwardly (perhaps even subconsciously) judging what that person does or is but have decided that they have the right to do or be it. While that of course is true, they do have every right, we as brothers and sisters should never judge one another. Why "tolerate" or "accept"? Why not just love unconditionally?

Very well said.

[fate]

MichelleluvTeddy wrote:
I soooo don't understand gay people why would you be hot for somthin' you got?Are gay people relly Scary?

I agree with Thelma on the feeling that you don't really want answers to this statment! I also agree with all the other responses to this statement...Why are you posting in this forum if it is scary to you? I invite you to look at WHY you really posted this statement...that to me would be scary! May you find peace with this experience here[grin]

[Shadow7]

I think Michelle was just trying to understand the homosexual mind she is and should be ignorinte in comparison to you she's 12 years old

[thelma6954]

Shadow7 wrote:
I think Michelle was just trying to understand the homosexual mind she is and should be ignorinte in comparison to you she's 12 years old

Well, this is beside the point, but her profile lists her age as 45. So, I assumed she's an adult and addressed her as such.

And, if she's really 12 years old, then I find it odd she's using expressions like "hot for something you've got" and saying gays are "scary."