Reply #8: sexism and homophobia can have very subtle traits in people. [View All]

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not at all unlike racism -- which can run very deep.

it's more than ''god hates fags'' or the confederate flag.

people can think i'm ''cute'' and smart enough to run for and hold an elected office -- but never hold my significant relationships to be as deep and loving as theirs.

for many, many americans the fact that i'm gay makes me in some sense -- inconsequential compared to them.

they can hold that dichotomy in the palm of their hand -- they can even defend me to my detractors -- but they can't really see me as a full human being -- entitled to my whole life.