DISCOGODDESS and MIDWESTDIVA: what is wrong with people having standards and convictions? Why condemn people for their religious beliefs. I saw no replies here that wanted to burn homosexuals at the stake or condemn them to hell. For those that support their friends deviant sexuality and actually cheer it on ("more power to you" and the like), would you cheer on their alcoholism, promiscuity, thievery? The answer would be a resounding no. Why not? Because you have standards, thats why. My cousin, who was my best friend as a teenager shocked everyone, me biggest of all, when he came out. One day he was a regular guy ( a former Marine and cop), with a girlfriend, next day, he is dressed in pink short shorts, pink legwarmers, and pink hi-top Converse sneaks (really). I felt betrayed and confused. I don't condemn him. He is still a good guy who loves his family and is still my blood, but his lifestyle is no longer conducive to a good relationship between us. Am I homphobic? No. I hate no one (except Uncle Toms, perps and traitors)That lifestyle is wrong to me. But that is my personal belief, based on concrete standards of what MANHOOD is and represents. I still love him and he is welcome at my home (without his hairdresser friends and gay nightclub buddies). recently he has swung back to having a girlfriend and eliminated the flamboyant behavior. Bottom line is anyone has a right to the lifestyle that makes them happy, but others don't have to accept it (even friends). I have given up life long friendships with drug dealers, thieves, and crack addicts. Am I wrong for having standards with their behavior. I have not invoked God, Christianity, or sin, just personal standards. Peace and Greek love
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