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Old 06-03-2008, 02:39 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by MikeWaters View Post
language always betrays what's on the inside. when you say "gay lifestyle" you are a making a sweeping generalization that offends many gays. They will say "there is no 'gay lifestyle.' There are all kinds of gays. Is there a 'straight lifestyle'?"

The phrase 'gay lifestyle' is used by right-wing conservatives and evangelicals to condemn gays. So it's a very loaded phrase.
It's also used by persons disconnected from the gay community or communities. There is a subcurrent of unhealthy activities among a certain segment of the gay community. If you doubt this, research the activities within the CDC or NIH.
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