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In reply to the discussion: I'm a straight white male [View all]Ghost in the Machine
(14,912 posts)YOU sound like someone unable to come up with an intelligent response, so you have to resort to reactionary ad hominem attacks.
You can differentiate between ingrained racism and/or ingrained fear of someone because they *look different*. racism, and fear, are TAUGHT, usually by example from parents to their children.
I won't even get into a pissing match over who's more Liberal, but I've raised over $50,000 in the last 8 years for helping the homeless and Toys for Tots (which, ironically, was founded by a group of Marine Bikers). What have you done??
Your final sentence doesn't even dignify a response, but I'll give you one anyways, just to put you in your place. I *KNOW* being gay is NOT a choice and that people are born that way. WHY would someone CHOOSE to be persecuted, treated like 3rd class people and being subject to attacks causing serious bodily harm, if not death?? Answer: THEY WOULDN'T!
You need to grow up some and learn to have an intelligent debate instead of posting emotionally charged, reactionary bullshit, which can be seen in a LOT of your posts.
I hope you find some inner peace one day...
Peace,
Ghost