irish@ihuxb.UUCP (Laura Sheldon-Fehlberg) (05/25/84)
I'd say, "Dave, I'm glad you can be honest with me. Now what do we do when we're out together and find ourselves eyeing the same guy?" Really, though, he doesn't seem bothered that I'm happy being straight. Why should I mind if he realized he'd be happier being gay? It would hardly change the person he is, who I've loved for 18 years. His happiness and well-being are my main concerns. Now, our parents might look at it differently... I enjoy reading this newsgroup. It seems to be a place where people can just be themselves and not worry about getting flamed at for their beliefs, except when one of these Bible-throwers decides to condemn everyone associated with this group to hell. I thoroughly enjoyed Robert's random ramblings from a couple of weeks ago. (R - I tried to send you mail but it didn't get through...) Are there any other newsgroups where such thoughts could be posted? Unfortunately, individualism is repressed in today's society. Every- one tries to dress "right", be seen with the "right" people, and keep up with the current trends. If you aren't EXACTLY like everyone else, forget it! You're not with it! Homosexuality is one of those things that isn't "right". I really admire those who come out and say, "I don't want to be a clone! I want to be me!" If that person chooses to follow a gay lifestyle, then for God's sake let him! Let that person be anything he damn well chooses, unless he hurts some- one else. People have got to stop taking responsibility for other's "mistakes". I have no experience first-hand or otherwise what it's like to be gay in today's society, except for what I read in this group. I can't imagine what it would be like to be shunned and avoided and even hated because of my preferences. Nobody seems to mind that I enjoy Rush, Beethoven, and even Journey. And I'm addicted to "Dallas"! So what?! So why should anyone care about my sexual preferences? I'm beginning to ramble on here. I'm open to any discussions on this subject, but flames will be immediately returned to the sender. Warning: I'm a student of karate... (Oh my God! She's involved in a non-feminine activity! She can fight! We must show her the error of her ways!) Laura ...!ihnp4!ihuxb!irish