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Thread #33096   Message #443383
Posted By: Jon Freeman
18-Apr-01 - 10:21 AM
Thread Name: Pain in tha arse
Subject: RE: Pain in tha arse
Just take a step back:

The term Homophobia was defined as "the "dread" of being in close quarters with homosexuals",(Weinberg, 1972). Pharr (1988) defines homophobia as the irrational fear, hatred and intolerance of people who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Even the term has its roots in and is psychobabble and further appears to have been extended to include other groups.

My concern in this thread is not whether Clinton fits that label or about his sexual tendencies (latent or otherwise) but the willingness of people, particularly those who have voiced opionions supporting the rights of others to attach such labels.

Jon