Any doubts that homophobia is a form of insanity were removed this week by Rep. Louie Gohmert, Republican of Texas. During what was supposed to be a discussion in the House of Representatives about repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell in the military, and consideration of a hate crimes amendment, Gohmert let loose his inner demons and spewed his twisted fears all over the House floor, for everyone to see (and laugh at). He called the repeal of DADT “perverse … social experimentation,” and claimed that the Matthew Shepard hate crimes bill would lead to legalization of pedophilia, necrophilia and bestiality. Then, after quoting various Old Testament passages about homosexuality, Gomer, um, Gohmert ranted that hate crimes legislation would create an atmosphere akin to that of Germany in “the 1920s and 1930s” when “a little guy with a mustache” came to power. See Gohmert’s goofy, meandering, hate-spewing rap here:
This article appears in Oct 6-13, 2009.
These are valid points. The same goes for females. Do straight females want lesbians tryin to holla at ’em in the shower?
I think hate crime legislation is stupid. It’s unnecessary. Murders for WHATEVER reason should be against the law and punished accordingly.
Once again, Francis and Lucas exhibit profound ignorance with their comments. Have either of you ever played competitive sports? If the answer is yes, then you’ve showered with a homosexual male. The idea that all homosexuals are going to be “checking out” their fellow soldiers in the showers is absurd and offensive.
Besides, heterosexual and homosexual soldiers already shower together in the military, and it’s not a big deal. Separate bathing areas don’t stop female soldiers from dealing with sexual harassment and assault, anyway, so your point is moot.
Frank, in all my 23 years, I’ve never become physically aroused when showering with peers. What differentiates nudity between homogeneous and heterogeneous genders is that the latter simply is not common in mainstream society. Do you think straight nudist men walk around erected when in mixed company? Do you have any gay friends? Most of mine are straight frat-boys who think nothing of my orientation, except for an occasional joke or fashion question (as if I knew).
Seriously, read Spencer Johnson’s book “Who Moved My Cheese?” It’s a cute business-oriented story about progress, written at a first-grade level. You’d benefit from it.