Dem Candiates to Debate Gay Issues on Live TV

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Viacom's Logo TV (aka Teh Gay Channel) will air a live debate August 9 between Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards and Christopher Dodd on gay issues.

before I go on, I want to say Im totally serious...


what 'gay issues' arent issues for us all? (beyond perhaps the recognition of gay marriage)

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

before I go on, I want to say Im totally serious...


what 'gay issues' arent issues for us all? (beyond perhaps the recognition of gay marriage)

Honestly? This is like asking African-Americans what "black" issues aren't issues for everyone.... Or asians, or hispanics, or women. All minority groups have issues that only affect that subgroup. Gays and lesbians are no different.

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Honestly? This is like asking African-Americans what "black" issues aren't issues for everyone.... Or asians, or hispanics, or women. All minority groups have issues that only affect that subgroup. Gays and lesbians are no different.

and I dont doubt this for a second. it really is merely for my own information. I was just having a hard time recalling (from my own white-hetero subgroup standing) what issues they might be. I didnt mean to imply in any way that they shouldnt be addressed. merely exposing my own ignorance in order to rectify it.

I forget sometimes living here in SoCal, that life here isnt the norm for the rest of the country, let alone the world.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

and I dont doubt this for a second. it really is merely for my own information. I was just having a hard time recalling (from my own white-hetero subgroup standing) what issues they might be. I didnt mean to imply in any way that they shouldnt be addressed. merely exposing my own ignorance in order to rectify it.

I forget sometimes living here in SoCal, that life here isnt the norm for the rest of the country, let alone the world.

Ahhhh... Got it.

IsM pretty much answered it. I just wanted to add that there are still a lot of places in America where you can get fired, lose your home, or face violence because you are gay; and where the police and courts still will look the other way when it happens.