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[quote author="Mojo"]I dont wish people like you would leave, but rather eventually come to a realization that your moral compass need not apply to anyone but yourself.
Establishing that homosexuality is "deviant" behavior (to use your words) shouldn't really be on your short list of things to impose upon other people. People cant change who they are, and bigotry or spiteful rhetoric on these issues is akin to racism on race issues.
On the other hand, this whole "should I stay or go" thread is nothing more than a big "HEY EVERYONE LOOK AT ME" thread. I dont go for the whiny [bovine excrement]. Make your own decisions.
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This conversation might be a little more productive if you had a higher level of literacy. Let's start with the definition of the word "deviant"; From Merriam Webster's website:
http://m-w.com/dictionary/deviant
Main Entry: de-vi-ant
Pronunciation: -ənt
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
: deviating especially from an accepted norm <deviant behavior>
? deviant noun
I didn't make up the definition of the word "deviant", but I do now how to use it properly in a conversation.[/quote]
While I appreciate the semantical discourse relating to the textbook definition of "deviant," you have completely failed to address anything relevant to the substance of my post. It would be interesting to see if you attempt to explain how your bigotry is not analogous to racism.
And taking a cue from you, I would suggest that you rely on more than just spellcheck to catch things like "now vs. know". I find it hilarious that you actually suggest that the conversation would be more productive if I had a higher level of literacy, and then proceed to ignore the "conversation" altogether. Further, judging by the composition of your posts and by what you've divulged about yourself, I don't believe its appropriate for you to attempt to demean my literacy level.
I also stand by my placing "deviant" within quotes because I believe the societal norms are changing on this topic. Its very compartmentalized by region, actually. I would argue that intolerance is the deviant behavior in the northern half of this state. In fact, a true poll, not just a voter turnout (which we know is not a true representation of the population at large, but rather of people inclined to vote) would show that such intolerance is the minority here in Orange County as well.