tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2183069977646561583.post799158194305529526..comments2023-10-01T12:43:06.682+02:00Comments on Malta Gay News Library: Independent: Homophobia?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2183069977646561583.post-41813509479594570392010-09-24T23:19:48.253+02:002010-09-24T23:19:48.253+02:00This is so representative of the conventional wisd...This is so representative of the conventional wisdom on homosexuality in Malta and it drives me crazy every time I read it. "I don't agree with your LIFESTYLE, but this did not affect our friendship in the least" WHAT? Human sexuality is an immutable characteristic, not a lifestyle. This is the same as saying, "I don't agree with you being black, but let's still be friends, ta?" I don't care if you "agree" with it or not, I'm gay and no amount of "disagreement" can change that. This attitude, disguised as a progressive and friendly Olive Branch to LGBT people, is really just the first cousin to the Sandra Camilleri, "there are gays and there are GAYS," approach. Both tell us, "It's ok to be gay, as long as you don't tell me about it or act upon your GOD-GIVEN sexual impulses." <br /><br />Also, P. Vincenti uses a tired old trick from the far-right by trying to paint heterosexuals (who represent at least 90% of all Maltese) as the marginalized segment of the population. This is utterly ridiculous.<br /><br />People like this need to be called out on their B.S. early and often, until it becomes a taboo to express such thoughts in public. Yes P. Vincenti, if you believe that being gay is a choice that gays should just "get over," you are a homophobe.Zachary R. Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741430530062016550noreply@blogger.com