Governor Romney rejected new birth certificates for gay parents

[rade2rising 205]

One good deed Romney has done but he still suck.

AGREED 100%

[MyLittlePony 340]

Women in Alaska look more like this

I hate to wake up to that in the mornings. Not every state is perfect not Alaska im sure they have a gay people hiding.

[JohnR! 5,495]

What you say is partially correct. The scientific community has reason to believe that homophobia is the manifestation of latent homosexuality. It is not uncommon that people exacerbate reactions to and loudly decry in others, that which afflicts them.

The general behavior observed in this forum is similar to that observed in other places. Homophobes ridicule homosexuals, however they show an uncontrollable need to fantasize about homosexual relationships as shown by their indulgence in detailed graphic description and unrelenting reverie of the sexual life of others.

http://www.scientifi...den-homosexuals

Homophobes should consider a little self-reflection, suggests a new study finding those individuals who are most hostile toward gays and hold strong anti-gay views may themselves have same-sex desires, albeit undercover ones.

The prejudice of homophobia may also stem from authoritarian parents, particularly those with homophobic views as well, the researchers added.

"This study shows that if you are feeling that kind of visceral reaction to an out-group, ask yourself, 'Why?'" co-author Richard Ryan, a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, said in a statement. "Those intense emotions should serve as a call to self-reflection."

The research, published in the April 2012 issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, reveals the nuances of prejudices like homophobia, which can ultimately have dire consequences. [The 10 Most Destructive Human Behaviors]

"Sometimes people are threatened by gays and lesbians because they are fearing their own impulses, in a sense they 'doth protest too much,'" Ryan told LiveScience. "In addition, it appears that sometimes those who would oppress others have been oppressed themselves, and we can have some compassion for them too, they may be unaccepting of others because they cannot be accepting of themselves."

Ryan cautioned, however, that this link is only one source of anti-gay sentiments.

Hidden homosexuality

In four studies, the researchers looked at the discrepancies between what people say about their sexual orientation and their implicit sexual orientation based on a reaction-time test. The studies involved college students from Germany and the United States.

For the implicit measure, students had to categorize words and pictures flashed onto a computer screen into "gay" or "straight" groups. Words included "gay," "straight," "homosexual" and "heterosexual," while the pictures showed straight and gay couples. Before each trial, participants were primed with the word "me" or "others" flashed momentarily onto a computer screen. The researchers said quicker reaction time for "me" and "gay," and a slower association of "me" with "straight" would indicate said an implicit gay orientation. [Why Gay Parents May Be the Best Parents]

In another experiment, the researchers measured implicit sexual orientation by having participants choose to browse same-sex or opposite-sex photos on a computer screen.

Questionnaires also teased out the parenting style the participants were exposed to, with students asked how much they agreed or disagreed with statements such as: "I felt controlled and pressured in certain ways;" and "I felt free to be who I am." To gauge homophobia in a household, students responded to items such as, "It would be upsetting for my mom to find out she was alone with a lesbian" or "My dad avoids gay men whenever possible."

Participants indicated their own level of homophobia, both overt and implicit; in word-completion tasks, students wrote down the first three words that came to mind when prompted with some of the words' letters. Students were primed at some point with the word "gay" to see how that impacted the amount of aggressive words used.

Controlling parents

In all of the studies, participants who reported supportive and accepting parents were more in touch with their implicit sexual orientation, meaning it tended to jibe with their outward sexual orientation. Students who indicated they came from authoritarian homes showed the biggest discrepancy between the two measures of sexual orientation.

"In a predominately heterosexual society, 'know thyself' can be a challenge for many gay individuals," lead author Netta Weinstein, a lecturer at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom,said in a statement. "But in controlling and homophobic homes, embracing a minority sexual orientation can be terrifying." [5 Ways to Foster Self-Compassion in Your Child]

Those participants who reported their heterosexuality despite having hidden same-sex desires were also the most likely to show hostility toward gay individuals, including self-reported anti-gay attitudes, endorsement of anti-gay policies and discrimination such as supporting harsher punishments for homosexuals.

The research may help to explain the underpinnings of anti-gay bullying and hate crimes, the researchers note. People in denial about their own sexual orientation, perhaps a denial fostered by authoritarian and homophobic parents, may feel a threat from other gay and lesbian individuals. Lashing out may ultimately be an indicator of the person's own internal conflict with sexual orientation.

This inner conflict can be seen in some high-profile cases in which anti-gay public figures are caught engaging in same-sex acts, the researchers say. For instance, evangelical preacher and anti-gay-marriage advocate Ted Haggard was caught in a gay sex scandal in 2006. And in 2010, prominent anti-gay activist and co-founder of conservative Family Research Council George Rekers was reportedly spotted in 2010 with a male escort rented from Rentboy.com. According to news reports, the escort confirmed Rekers is gay.

"We laugh at or make fun of such blatant hypocrisy, but in a real way, these people may often themselves be victims of repression and experience exaggerated feelings of threat," Ryan said. "Homophobia is not a laughing matter. It can sometimes have tragic consequences," as was the case in the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay man.

your image is actually incorrect when you get down to the bottom line... Both have to do with inherent emotional/behavioral parts of the mind. Neither of which can be "controlled" in how one feels.

Edited October 26, 2012 by Gegel

[Dakine10 5,452]

The scientific community has reason to believe that homophobia is the manifestation of latent homosexuality.

This reminds me of Bad_Daddy's "iron worker" post the other day. It sounded a little over the top when I read it. You don't usually hear a man go on and on about other men like that.

I think you might have answered a question that nobody wanted to ask.

Edited October 26, 2012 by Dakine10

[JohnR! 5,495]

You don't usually hear a man go on and on about other men like that.

I think you might have answered a question that nobody wanted to ask.

It is widespread phenomenon. My youngest brother is gay, so growing up I witnessed some of the bullying he went through and I was surprised to learn how many of those who bullied him, later in life, came out of their closets as they turned out to be gay themselves. Speaking of sour grapes...

As a rule I am very suspicious of any man who feels the need to assert his masculinity or provide proof thereof with every word they say. I myself have been hit on by many married men, who are not 'really' gay... Real men are more often than not, defined by the nature of their character, rather than by what they do in the privacy of their bedrooms, IMHO.

As with ex-smokers and born again christians, the converts are the worst..

Edited October 26, 2012 by Gegel

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I just really can't imagine caring so much or thinking so much about someone else's sex life.

[JohnR! 5,495]

I just really can't imagine caring so much or thinking so much about someone else's sex life.

Perhaps it is their way to fulfill their own fantasies through proxy.... :rofl:

Go figure....

[Danno 1,228]

What you say is partially correct. The scientific community has reason to believe that homophobia is the manifestation of latent homosexuality. It is not uncommon that people exacerbate reactions to and loudly decry in others, that which afflicts them.

Think about what you are suggesting here and what it means.

The Homosexual is so jacked up he is actually the one stirring up all this "hate" opposition to his own condition.

Sure he attacks himself in hate crimes, he hangs his fellow brother (where permitted), he votes against normalizing this peculiar life style.

The homosexual speaks out against two men playing mother and father to children, he condemns his own sexuality by highlighting statistical facts (Suicide, mental health, early death rates, crimes against children, social dysfunction, etc).

This is actually a cultural battle or civil war among Homosexuals, some embracing their same sex desires and others in denial.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

The homosexual speaks out against two men playing mother and father to children, he condemns his own sexuality by highlighting statistical facts (Suicide, mental health, early death rates, crimes against children, social dysfunction, etc).

Can I get some of these statistical facts, please?

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Can I get some of these statistical facts, please?

Also a definition of "social dysfunction."

[Danno 1,228]

Can I get some of these statistical facts, please?

Google is your friend.

Suicide Among Homosexuals

From a website which deals with suicide.

Lesbians are two times more likely to attempt suicide than straight women.

Attempts by gay and lesbian youth account for up to 30% of all completed suicides.

Gay teens are 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

Gay youth are 4 times more likely to make a suicide attempt requiring medical attention.

Gay men are six times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

http://www.fiercegoodbye.com/?s=2

[JohnR! 5,495]

Think about what you are suggesting here and what it means.

The Homosexual is so jacked up he is actually the one stirring up all this "hate" opposition to his own condition.

Sure he attacks himself in hate crimes, he hangs his fellow brother (where permitted), he votes against normalizing this peculiar life style.

The homosexual speaks out against two men playing mother and father to children, he condemns his own sexuality by highlighting statistical facts (Suicide, mental health, early death rates, crimes against children, social dysfunction, etc).

This is actually a cultural battle or civil war among Homosexuals, some embracing their same sex desires and others in denial.

Actually YOU are the one making these suggestions, not I. Perhaps you ought to think of the suggestions YOU'RE making.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

Google is your friend.

Suicide Among Homosexuals

From a website which deals with suicide.

Lesbians are two times more likely to attempt suicide than straight women.

Attempts by gay and lesbian youth account for up to 30% of all completed suicides.

Gay teens are 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

Gay youth are 4 times more likely to make a suicide attempt requiring medical attention.

Gay men are six times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

http://www.fiercegoodbye.com/?s=2

and why are they committing suicide? Maybe because they're made to feel like they don't belong? Perhaps because they're bullied about their sexuality?

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

and why are they committing suicide? Maybe because they're made to feel like they don't belong? Perhaps because they're bullied about their sexuality?

I'm sure that has to be the reason. I mean having two people of the same sex playing house and calling themselves a "family" wouldn't have anything to do with it now would it? I mean shouldn't every kid have the chance to wake up in the morning and see his dad kiss his other dad on the lips?

[JohnR! 5,495]

I'm sure that has to be the reason. I mean having two people of the same sex playing house and calling themselves a "family" wouldn't have anything to do with it now would it? I mean shouldn't every kid have the chance to wake up in the morning and see his dad kiss his other dad on the lips?

I doubt it. A stable home seldom breeds that type of individuals. Normally suicide victims come from divorce, abusive parents or an unfit household, none of which exist in the realm of which you speak.

Edited October 30, 2012 by Gegel