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[Cool Frog]

Okay, I just need to say that 100% of gay people (not people that are actually straight but say they're gay, those people are silly) do not have a choice in the matter, it's just how they're programmed. Just like how you can't help being straight.

debatable.

 

[AgentKuo]

debatable.

I somewhat agree. But probably in a different way. I believe sexuality is not an absolute. And that it is constantly changing if only in small ways. My sexuality has genuinely changed 3 times in my life, and for all I know, it could be changing right now.

Back to the discussion about the word "retarded", like any word, if it's used in an offensive way, it's rude, if it's used in a non-offensive way, I don't think it should be a problem. I feel the same way with most words.

 

[insane569]

I somewhat agree. But probably in a different way. I believe sexuality is not an absolute. And that it is constantly changing if only in small ways. My sexuality has genuinely changed 3 times in my life, and for all I know, it could be changing right now.

Back to the discussion about the word "retarded", like any word, if it's used in an offensive way, it's rude, if it's used in a non-offensive way, I don't think it should be a problem. I feel the same way with most words.

This is what ive been trying to say. If the word is used incorrectly then it shouldnt be used at all. Especially the way he used it in this thread.

 

[Igora]

OK you're a random n00b.

Way to address the argument, and I joined earlier than you, by the way. I simply post less.

Like I said I have no problem with gay or gay people since you have a bit of control over that.

I have yet to see someone specifically turn himself or herself gay and back to show this to be true.

BUT mental retardation isnt something a person can control. So he or she shouldn't be judged for that. Say a kid is going into the 4th grade but doesnt know his abc's yet. The whole class makes fun of him but it's not his fault because he has MR. He was born like that and can't be cured.

Agreed. However, this only addresses intolerance to a person, not his or her beliefs. This doesn't mean one can't compare two things. For instance, let's say there are two people: A and B. B has a problem x. A performs an action that shows of similar properites to x, but of a lesser extreme. Is it not correct to say in a hyperbolic way that A has problem x? Using this statement "A has x" is in no way a demeaning phrase to person B, for two reasons: 1. It is not directed at B, and 2. It is not meant to mean having x is demeaning to B.

(flame on) And if you're against mental retardation then I don't wanna be a part of this forum anymore.

flame on? Anyway, I am not against the metally retarded. I was showing that, based on your logic, if I was, then I would be justified in my used of the word, similar to how you justify your use of gay. Also, does this make it right to make fun of the poor or others in need? They have a bit of control over that.

 

[Penguino138]

Way to address the argument, and I joined earlier than you, by the way. I simply post less.


I have yet to see someone specifically turn himself or herself gay and back to show this to be true.

Agreed. However, this only addresses intolerance to a person, not his or her beliefs. This doesn't mean one can't compare two things. For instance, let's say there are two people: A and B. B has a problem x. A performs an action that shows of similar properites to x, but of a lesser extreme. Is it not correct to say in a hyperbolic way that A has problem x? Using this statement "A has x" is in no way a demeaning phrase to person B, for two reasons: 1. It is not directed at B, and 2. It is not meant to mean having x is demeaning to B.


flame on? Anyway, I am not against the metally retarded. I was showing that, based on your logic, if I was, then I would be justified in my used of the word, similar to how you justify your use of gay. Also, does this make it right to make fun of the poor or others in need? They have a bit of control over that.

HAHAHAHA! I'm thinking you guys should make a thread for this. Or at least figure out how to change the name of this one...

 

[zmikecuber]

the poor guy who started this thread....

 

[insane569]

Way to address the argument, and I joined earlier than you, by the way. I simply post less.


I have yet to see someone specifically turn himself or herself gay and back to show this to be true.

Agreed. However, this only addresses intolerance to a person, not his or her beliefs. This doesn't mean one can't compare two things. For instance, let's say there are two people: A and B. B has a problem x. A performs an action that shows of similar properites to x, but of a lesser extreme. Is it not correct to say in a hyperbolic way that A has problem x? Using this statement "A has x" is in no way a demeaning phrase to person B, for two reasons: 1. It is not directed at B, and 2. It is not meant to mean having x is demeaning to B.


flame on? Anyway, I am not against the metally retarded. I was showing that, based on your logic, if I was, then I would be justified in my used of the word, similar to how you justify your use of gay. Also, does this make it right to make fun of the poor or others in need? They have a bit of control over that.

wow arent you a grammar nazi
ima stop posting about this topic since most people didnt get my point
and yea flame on

 

[FlyingFingers]

Hey! try useing virtual cubes!

 

[lobster]

"if u can get several good grades at school, i'll buy u" thats usually a lot of chinese parents say.
if ur parents care about ur study u can try this. "i will get good grades. can u buy me cubes???"