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ruggerson

(17,483 posts) Mon Feb 20, 2012, 01:05 PM Feb 2012

Discussing whether a deceased public figure's life was affected by homophobia [View all]

is perfectly appropriate discourse and, one might argue, important in the context of fighting prejudice.

Trying to squelch such discussions is, in and of itself, homophobic and sends a very disturbing message to kids trying to understand their sexuality.

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Discussing whether a deceased public figure's life was affected by homophobia [View all] ruggerson Feb 2012 OP

Methinks I missed something... but agreed nonetheless. Fearless Feb 2012 #1

... ruggerson Feb 2012 #2

I see nothing good in that thread HillWilliam Feb 2012 #3

Ehh... I don't hold much faith in the tabloids. Fearless Feb 2012 #4

I don't think this has much to do with the direct "cause of death" either ruggerson Feb 2012 #5

I still think that the mourning process... Fearless Feb 2012 #6

I'm happy that Dolly can get her song back now lol nt msongs Feb 2012 #7

Your one liners are getting tiresome in this group. William769 Feb 2012 #8

I agree! Behind the Aegis Feb 2012 #10

+1 racaulk Feb 2012 #11

Show's how little you know msongs justiceischeap Feb 2012 #9

McClurkin was at her funeral. Jamastiene Feb 2012 #12

I agree. Smarmie Doofus Feb 2012 #13