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The consequence I see is that because those two won't progress in the same stride and we're expecting them to, we'll always be disappointed when the reality of everything fails to match our expectations. The point I make is that discrimination is a state of action while prejudice is a state of mind. They come hand in hand when they're dished out, but they're not mutually dependent on the other for existence. You're not likely to be discriminated if you're not prejudiced against, but you can wel be prejudiced against without being discriminated. We've come a long way since the early days of gay rights, but we're still fighting for them and it's still a ways to go. I don't find it necessary to be so concerned with being called a faggot as long as I'm not denied the opportunity to live my life the way that I want. Yet. Ideally and eventually I'd like the world to view homosexuality in a more positive, or at least neutral, perspective, but in the mean time I don't expect that part of this societal gay revolution to march in step with anti-discriminatory policies. But these days, it seems like when someone even hints at the possibility of being unsure about "gay", gay advocated jump to brand them as bigots and backward thinkers, even if they pose absolutely no threat to the progression of gay rights, as if their lack of understanding or whatever is so blasphemous they must be of a lower species. We're trying so hard to twist society's arm to get people to "admit" they like gays, it sort of throws egg shells everywhere and pressures public figures to show support to the gay cause even when they don't want to, just for the sake of appearing progressive, and that sort of creates an illusion that things are better than they really are...not to mention it makes us seem like the ones who don't respect differences in beliefs. I'm not saying every gay advocate out there is false representing themselves but "gay" is almost becoming a bandwagon social cause. What happens when people just off that bandwagon? So maybe if we can say "I can respect that you don't like me, but for the time being, give me my opportunity to live well, and I can show you I'm not an unrespectable person" instead of this whole "how dare you dislike me" thing, we can have a more accurate gage on how far things have really come and how fast progress is really being made. Cuz honestly, I don't like surrounding myself with false pretenses.

at least you still have a butt. i'm down to my last cheek.

Watch out for this Cia character though, you never know when she's gonna sneak up on you.

Well, yeah...but that's everywhere, not just locker rooms. imho gay rights is pushing itself a little too fast. we're trying to wipe out discrimination and prejudice at the same time, and keep in mind those are very different things, and that's kinda difficult. I mean, I know we live this sort of "now, now, now" society, but some things are just not gonna happen at the ideal rate and pushing it too fast isn't going to get the results any faster. You can create policy and mandate certain actions but you can't ever force someone to like you. Homophobia will unfortunately be around way after the last state legalizes gay marriage.

You'll get some clout if you're actually good. Benchwarmers pls stay in the closet kidding of course (maybe) But yeah, I agree with MikeL, he's got a surprisingly good way with words. You don't find that often even in the more educated bracket. He prolly reads a lot. You don't write like that just cuz you were taught some general ed courses and majored in whatever. anyways, CHRIS KLUWE 2016!! p.s. that jesus christ haircut needs to be re-thought.

Oh for sure. I'm one of those internal mass email spammers.

What's funny is most likely somebody is ranting the same way in reference to you

why yes, the strippers were a business expense.

Buy the same shirt new, switch the tag and return the stained one. Voila, stain removed.

Where was this MikeL character when I was writing my term papers? I had to resort to...other means...of obtaining my As.

Did you really just ask if men are good looking...in a gay forum?

1st of all, running is not a sport it's the punishment in real sports Also, swimming is sort of dancing isn't it? You're wiggling your body in harmony with the current and playing lead with the water. And if I like to throw 2 balls and a sack that carries them towards someone's face and get dirty, does that count? Why isn't rapping an option? It definitely is separate from singing. All I'm missing is an ass job and I'm practically Nicki Minaj. What is a story? And how does one go about writing one? My last painting was on the toilet bowl canvas. Oh it got dirty alright. But I respectfully give due credit to something I must have ate earlier.

What is a..com...compack...compact? disk?

Mike man, this is invasion of privacy. I didn't give anyone permission to post one of my vacation home up on GA.

Does this mean Matt bottoms?

Happy father's day oops wrong one Happy birthday there we go

wait...you actually...drink...your alcohol?

It's not really derogatory, he just thought he was being clever with wordplay

sexy

I need an assistant. call to discuss

I feel ya. Not that long ago I lost the job I "wanted" at this downtown law firm after being put through this mind fuck of a waiting game and wallowed in a temp state of "my life sucks" for dayyyys but I ended up finding and accepting a position infinitely better I am thanking GOD and sending fruit baskets to the law firm for NOT hiring me earlier cuz I woulda missed out on my current opportunity which is a solid stepping stone into my actual career of interest rather than some obscure blip job that anyone can get. So...losing that tour guide bullshit could be a blessing in disguise.

Something tells me when you picked your major, you were already ready to "take any job" you can get afterwards. Oh and since you take so much concern to age, time, and what not, remember they say that 90% of your life's habits and definition are determined by the time you're 30. So chop chop old man, you're edging towards the pit of permanent mediocrity

I own one, and I'm a lower class minority from the ghetto. Looks like the brand has overextended itself.

I bet his jeans were assless in the back

Did we get a whole new set of emoticons?