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bigotry running rampant

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Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:12 pm

bigotry running rampant

I don't understand this: We live in 2005. A modern era, of freedom and equal rights. And Canada's wonderful neighbour to the south is quickly becoming a very bigoted, scary place.

Groups attacking "Spongebob Squarepants" and "Arthur" for "promoting homosexuality", gay bashings becoming even more common across the states, counties passing laws that can jail one for "homosexual behaviour"... What the f***ing crap!!!?!?!? Are we living in the 1800s? Can people still be put on treadmills for 6 hours a day, every day, for 2 years? Is it still alright for gay men to be mock-crucified to fences and then beaten to death?

How is it that racism, sexism, and anti semitism are all taboo, but homophobia isn't? Roughly 20% of the society is having their rights trampled on and spat at, and this is acceptable??

Disgusting


Edited by - Wilde on 2/28/2005 7:22:57 PM

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:13 pm

Wow. Politics.

Just be glad you live in Canada.

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:17 pm

It's not politics...no one would say an article about the KKK is politics--for precisely the reason that racism is widely accepted as taboo.

Being a bisexual teenager, I am very, VERY glad I live in Canada.

Edited by - Wilde on 2/28/2005 7:17:40 PM

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:25 pm

How the hell is spongebob gay? I like that show.

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:28 pm

Don't ask me, something about it promoting diversity in a family union.

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:30 pm

I know its sad, my brother (err half bro technical) was harrased by the cops for being black. My gay friend (remeber thomas from grade three, wilde) has been ridiculed for being gay. Heck the kid had the guts to say it in grade 5 thats something to be proud of.

I look back at some M*A*S*H episodes that pointed out we needed change about racism and homophobia, that was 30 years ago.

Its things like this that have made me lose faith in humanity....

EDIT: Sorry to ruin the mood but my post was 2 seconds after wildes... wow

Edited by - DSQrn on 2/28/2005 7:31:04 PM

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:33 pm

This one is too close to poliics and other flameable issues, so, Click. if you have a question e-mail me about it.

Michael

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Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:33 pm

please Finalday, at least wait until people start flaming

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