opinion ------------Why do kids call everything gay?
953894
It just means lame or undesirable...easily dismissed, and yep its derogatory towards gay people even if the intent isn't meant that way.
810475
People say "that's gay" as a negative comment because to be gay is bad.    Being gay used to mean happy, which was a good thing.  But when it came to mean attracted to someone of the same gender, it had a completely negative connotation.\n\nPeople are not being honest when they claim it has nothing to do with gay people.  \n\nAnd people act like it's something new, when it's not.  People did it in the 'seventies.  Referring to something gay meant it was stupid or undesirable or something negative.\n\nPeople use that expression, and claim they have nothing against gay people and will claim they have so many gay friends and blah blah blah.  Well, I've never met a single gay person who liked that practice, though some will go so far as to say that if you know  the person doesn't mean it as an insult, it's not so bad.\n\nBut then again, the very first thing that comes out when the insults start to fly between heterosexual men is the word f-aggot.  Or they'll call the other guy a cocksucker.  Or just overall ridicule the guy by implying he's gay. regardless of whether it's true or not.   And if you call them on it, guess what a lot of them will say?  The same old b.s - they've got loads of gay friends and they don't have a thing against gay people. \n\nGay is bad.  That's how people think.  Or a majority of them, despite their protests to the contrary.  It's not being overly-sensitive to point it out, either.  It's being honest.
612927
i think that perhaps it is because gay rights are so much in the news. when i was growing up, it wasn't discussed except behind closed doors (hence, coming out of the closet?). society is, in my opinion, in the midst of a revolution in this area and so it is a "hot" topic. your sexual orientation is really none of anyone's business, and should not be the brunt of jokes, however, i think it is an unfortunate byproduct of gaining your rights. being a parent of a gay child, i understand your irritation and, perhaps a tad of the pain. being a parent of a gay child, i can only say that society has come a long way in the last several decades in this area. sadly, there are still miles to go. for me, it is one of the burdens i feel my daughter will have to bear. i feel a sense of gratitude that she is content with herself, but know that she has made a difficult decision as far as society is concerned. standing up for yourself and your rights does not guarantee an easy road in any situation. choices come with a price, and for the gay community, as with most minorities, people judge on the basis of sexual orientation, not the whole person.
325819
Really, really, freakin', absolutely, pathetically, why-hell-is-it-in-the-Olympics gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\n\np.s. For the person who thought it was sad for you to use the word "gay": the word "gay" has about three usages right now. It either means "happy", "homosexual", or "dumb". The English language and it's slang words always constantly change or have more than one meaning. That's because it's a "living" language.
994674
because gay people make their babies gay, of course....\n\n\nplease feel the dripping sarcasm...\nI totally agree with too many orphans being denied stable homes because of outsiders' personal prejudices.
713327
People may not agree w/ the gay lifestyle, however if they got to really KNOW some gay people the ignorance surrounding their beliefs would be wiped out.  Gay people are just like straight people as far as I can tell.  Live and let live, why do people care about what others do in the bedroom?  Is it a sin?  Who are we to judge or care?  I can think of many other "sins" that humans commit that far surpass being gay if being gay is a sin.
1009978
Because currently, it is a very taboo subject.\nPeople are scared of the unknown and things they don't understand, so to cover up for their ignorance they mock and disrespect gays.\n\nPeople can be real dumb sometimes.
362005
I have a son and if he came to me and told me that he way gay, I would definitly be shocked and surprised. However, I love my child no matter what. If he is in a loving and caring relationship and is being treated well, then I would get over it and accept it. A parent generally loves their children no matter what. If they do not accept it, than that is their problem. Good luck to you.
628488
Why does so many people ask about if gays are loved about god, other people etc? I do not think god has a split about loving his/her people. And who can god be gay with? I seriously do not think he/she has a social or love life.
327747
I love it when people say we chose to be gay.  Like you I knew I liked boys over girls when I was around 5 years old.  It hurts, thanks to these ignorant people who are afraid of us.\nJust think, one day when I was a very little boy, I knew that people hated homosexuals.  I woke up one morning and said that I wanted to be in a group that the majority of the people hate, so that I would be ridiculed and beat up every chance they could get on me.  Tell me that isn't ignorant.  What kid would wake up and think that?  Keep in mind that every child wants to fit in.  It is human nature to bind together.\nMy belief is that in today's society with the laws stating that you cannot hit anyone that is of other race lest you be called a prejudice jerk.  Homosexuals are not normally included in these laws.  Because people can no longer hate others for being African-American, Asian, Mexican, etc they take it out on Homosexuals.\nBesides, studies have shown that the people that really hate homosexuals, are that way because they are afraid they might be one too.  Think about it. Oh and BTW, it is genetic, my uncle is gay too, and no he didn't do anything to me when I was a child to make me gay.
882251
Because on the internet, the stupid person is king. The concept of personal opinion, context, and connotation lose all meaning and if you say the word "gay" people instantly assume you're homophobic. If there were an IQ limit on the people that logged on the internet would be a happier place and a lot more grammatically correct.
481399
Why are we always trying to label ourselves as one thing or another. Other than for marketing purposes, there is no reason to believe that the word homosexual means anything other than an action. It should not be a description of a person. We are far too complex to fall in these types of categories. People have tendencies for many things. Accept who you are and fill your life with satisfaction. Society has created categories for people. My opinion is that there is no one category for me.....gay, religion, or anything like that. \n\nJust a thought, \nI'm Joe
153495
It is unfortunate that the majority of people in this country are still so scared of the possibility of gays living equal among them. Why else place such a ridiculous ban? Some will say that children raised by gay parents will have it a lot harder. I disagree. I am amazed at how open and honest the youth in todays schools are. The only ones I know of that are homophobic have learned the behavior and language from their parents. If the youth of today can accept each other, why can't the adults? Fear. My partner and I just placed a question on here about how to adopt. the answers ranged form "Yuck" to 'How dare we drag a child into our fantasy?" These answers just mirror the fear and ignorance of the majority of Americans. Gays are accepted as long as we are funny, and the life of the party, but as soon as we stop acting like the characters on a sit-com we become a threat. The ban doesn't surprise me. the real question here is what to do about? How do accepting, open minded, loving people fight against such fear?
1037547
I think it is a good idea. After all, you pointed out that homosexuality exists whether we like it or not and we can't really keep kids heads buried in the sand for the rest of their lives. If you are a teacher, I also feel that you can do a better job of approaching this issue with objectivity than some parents can. I would just point out that it is a choice that some consenting adults make and leave it at that.
557616
gay is a sexual preference NOT a song preference!\nyoure okay,if anyone calls you gay because you like a song theyre ignorant.You should stay away from ignorant people who judge people because of what they like.theres nothing wrong with being gay anyway,i'd rather be gay than ignorant!!!!(i'm straight but does it matter?)
193054
Gay people are human beings the same as the rest of us and we should not try to play God by judging what they do or who their with. A lot of great people have turned out to be gay, but that did not stop me from liking their acting or music. I have had some friends who turned out to be gay, but I did not stop being friends with them for that. If we were all the same in this world, then I think it would be a very boring place to be. If people would look beyond those types of things, then they would probably enjoy life a lot more. My motto is as long as they are not out trying to hurt someone else, then leave them alone and let them live their lives as they choose to!!!
508574
Any decent teacher wouldn't be blabbing about the sexual habits of people to students.  Sex Education isn't about teaching kids how to have sex or who to have sex with.  So if it's a gay, professional teacher I wouldn't have a problem with it.  However if it's the type of gay person who talks to students about the things you mentioned, I would hope this person would be fired, regardless of what classes he/she teaches.  I would want a straight teacher fired for the same reasons.  Most of all I would hope that most parents are doing the responsible thing and making sure their kids are getting the right information about sex at home.