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Old 04-19-2014, 06:04 PM
 
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Oxford sounds like one of the pockets of sanity in 1930 Germany. But on the whole, what good is a towns "approval" if the state wishes to legislate a segment of its population out of existence?
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Old 04-19-2014, 06:39 PM
 
Location: Denver
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I think you misunderstand. The term "Recognizing the role LGBT people play" does not imply they are only playing, or pretending to be gay. It means "take part in".

In other words, "Recognizing the role LGBT people take part in". It also is no reference to their sexual "roles". It is to recognize their contributions to society, workforce, etc.
Doesn't sound like it, it sounds condescending. It's sad that their "roles" have to recognized when they are the exact same as anyone else.
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Old 04-19-2014, 08:41 PM
 
Location: Southeast Arizona
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Oxford sounds like one of the pockets of sanity in 1930 Germany. But on the whole, what good is a towns "approval" if the state wishes to legislate a segment of its population out of existence?
Mississippi couldn't hold a hair to Nazi Germany.
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Old 04-22-2014, 12:08 PM
 
Location: Denver
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Mississippi couldn't hold a hair to Nazi Germany.
..but add Arizona and it's a blitzkrieg.
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Old 04-24-2014, 08:31 PM
 
Location: Southeast Arizona
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..but add Arizona and it's a blitzkrieg.
Throw in Texas and we'll have a full blown Barbarossa!
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Old 04-25-2014, 07:11 PM
 
Location: Mississippi
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Doesn't sound like it, it sounds condescending. It's sad that their "roles" have to recognized when they are the exact same as anyone else.
Serious question. Do you feel condescended during black history month, when we recognize the societal roles and accomplishments of black people?
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Old 04-26-2014, 11:51 PM
 
Location: Denver
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Serious question. Do you feel condescended during black history month, when we recognize the societal roles and accomplishments of black people?
No, but I feel some Afrocentrics are annoying.
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