Straight perspective

[Luka]

This mainly goes for the gay people, but anyone can post thoughts etc.

I was watching a program on TV about gay teenagers and how they cope with being gay through high school/university/college etc. They were asked questions about the 'straight perspective', and how they would deal with their friends being gay if they were straight.
Some didn't know how to answer it, with reasons given because they're either tormented because of their sexuality, and some answered a straight 'Yes I'd accept them' with no hesitation.
In my opinion, some answer stating they'd accept people being gay, if they were straight merely because they want acceptance.
So it got me thinking... how would you deal with friends/relatives being gay if you were straight? Would you accept because you're accepted or be less hesitant to accept because of past torments in your life?

I'll answer later.

[PhillyStorm]

Of course I would accept them. If that is what they feel, then that is what they feel. They are still the same person who I loved and cared for. They did not change in my heart just because they came out saying they were gay or bi or whatever the case may be. I would love said person unconditionally and nothing would ever change that. I just do not understand why so many straight people cannot seem to accept the fact that it is in their hearts that counts the most. Not what they like. Instead, most hate, bash, threaten or even hurt (physically) people who have come out or have already come out. It is a shame that people cannot live in unisen and peace, but instead live with hate and fear and also make others fear them. It is not right at all. I myself have gotten threatened and bashed, but I live with it. I might even one day be killed for my likes and my feelings and it is so sad that people including myself must think like that everyday. Hopefully I will not loose my life to something as stupid as that, but I do not know what the future holds for me, but until that day comes or even to the day I die, I will continue to fight for gay rights and equality between straights and the gay community. Good thread Alex.

[Luka]

Originally Posted by PhillyStorm

Of course I would accept them. If that is what they feel, then that is what they feel. They are still the same person who I loved and cared for. They did not change in my heart just because they came out saying they were gay or bi or whatever the case may be. I would love said person unconditionally and nothing would ever change that. I just do not understand why so many straight people cannot seem to accept the fact that it is in their hearts that counts the most. Not what they like. Instead, most hate, bash, threaten or even hurt (physically) people who have come out or have already come out. It is a shame that people cannot live in unisen and peace, but instead live with hate and fear and also make others fear them. It is not right at all. I myself have gotten threatened and bashed, but I live with it. I might even one day be killed for my likes and my feelings and it is so sad that people including myself must think like that everyday. Hopefully I will not loose my life to something as stupid as that, but I do not know what the future holds for me, but until that day comes or even to the day I die, I will continue to fight for gay rights and equality between straights and the gay community. Good thread Alex.

I hoped this thread would liven up the Forum a bit.
Good answer babes. They're still the same person as they were, just a different preference. And as you said, it's a shame that someone who just wants to be happy has to live in fear.
For me, if I was straight and had gay friends, I'd accept them. I accept people for who they are, not judge over a preference. They're still human.
I've been threatened and whatnot. Hell I've been threatened to be firebombed because of it. Although I must say, my opinion on this would be completely different if I was younger as I wasn't happy with myself then, but, today, I wouldn't change what I have now, for anything. I'm sure people can guess why.
I'm a lot happier now than I was before. Hopefully in later years, people will be more acceptance of others. Only once can hope.
I might be a prick at times and call people a 'fag' but I mean no harm; even though it offends some people, but I stopped that now.
But yeah, I accept people for who they are; their heart counts to me, not their sexuality/gender and whatnot.

[Luka]

Any others?

[Deathrage]

For me it despends on who the person is and if i like them.I hate most of my family members and they probably won't tell me if they were gay. If they were a friend i would accept them if they tell me if they were gay. i dont mind having gay friends. if i was straight. It all despends on if they accept me as a friend. If not then screw them.
I dont even know how my family feels about homosexuals anyway. either they would accept them or not. I do know my brother is gross out by them.
I dont really care what my family member's or friend's sexuality is ok. So it wouldn't bother me.

[Dark@ngel]

Luka , Great Thread..
I agree that alot of the younger teens live in fear..
But I once saw a Documentary , were adults were doing the same Thing , Especially in the work Place...

[Jenna]

To me it doesnt matter if you're gay or straight.
Most of my friends are gay/lez/bi.
I cant see treating them any different.
The only problem I do have is when they push they're sexuality on you.
Or the ones that are anti hetero or think the world owes them something.
I accept everyone for who they are regardless of their race/or sexual preferences.
Plus its not up to me to judge another person thats gods job.
And if he had a problem with homosexuality I think we would see his fury by now.
Seems like hes peed off at heteros lol

[Luka]

Originally Posted by Jenna

To me it doesnt matter if you're gay or straight.
Most of my friends are gay/lez/bi.
I cant see treating them any different.
The only problem I do have is when they push they're sexuality on you.
Or the ones that are anti hetero or think the world owes them something.
I accept everyone for who they are regardless of their race/or sexual preferences.
Plus its not up to me to judge another person thats gods job.
And if he had a problem with homosexuality I think we would see his fury by now.
Seems like hes peed off at heteros lol

Lol @ bolded part. I can qiute agree with that. True, I see no reason for them to do that, just be yourself. By doing so, probably earn more respect.
@ Pissed off at heteros.

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If I were straight, (hard to imagine) of course I would accept friends or family members if they were gay. They are still my friends and family. Gay or straight. Its the people who make them who they are, not their sexuality. In other words, I love them for who they are, not their sexuality.

[SIMMERING]

For me personally, I have gay friends. If someone in my family decided they were gay well hell all the more sexual satisfaction to them. Because thats what it is based on. Sexuality. They are the same person. You could flip the question and ask if there was a gay family and they had a family member that was straight, would they accept them? Sexuality is individual in any manner. Whether straight or gay. What one person accepts to do sexually another wont. No one should be judged or ridiculed. WE ARE ALL HUMAN with hearts, minds, bodies and souls. Why would you wish someone misery?? And not only would I accept it, I would embrace them, ask questions, LEARN!! I do it regardless. I dont see any difference. Only problem I have is thats one less man I can entice Selfish, I know