Small point, Kent, but I think the term "homophobia" is a bit broader. A definition from the dictionary.com Website, which is based on the Random House Dictionary, says homophobia is unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.. The Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary cited at the Website calls it irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals.

Most of the "phobias" are fears - but the term "homophobia" seems to be used for both fear and prejudice.

Funny how our language develops - often, it doesn't follow rules.

-Joe-