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They're contradictory because in his first statement, he's suggesting that being gay is dangerous due to the high rates of HIV in gay men, but then in his second statement, he's acknowledging that merely being gay is not dangerous.
And yet gays are disproportionately represented among people with HIV/AIDS.
That is only gay MEN, since lesbians actually have the lowest rate of STDs among any group. And the reason why gay men are a high-risk group? One, they are men - and we all know men (gay or straight) have a little trouble controlling themselves, so when you get 2 of them together it's double the risk. Other reason is simply the risky type of sex many of them have, and then you have a little social influence as well. So there are logical reasons, and today their numbers are decreasing while the hetero numbers are increasing... so in my opinion, we should be focusing on prevention in heterosexuals (particularly teens), since many still have the mindset that it's a "gay disease."
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You're right, though...simply having homosexual attractions is not risky in itself. Neither is me checking out my neighbor, the college coed, sunning herself in her backyard. It's when I go over there and start talking to her that I run the risk of my wife kicking my ass...
I mean that gays used to make up the biggest percentage of those infected with Aids, but now the heteros are catching up, due to "high risk heterosexual contact" and another large factor are drug users.
They're contradictory because in his first statement, he's suggesting that being gay is dangerous due to the high rates of HIV in gay men, but then in his second statement, he's acknowledging that merely being gay is not dangerous.
"The gay lifestyle" is a misnomer. There are risky behaviors that people engage in. Simply having homosexual attractions is not risky in itself.
Only about 50% of gay men engage in anal sex at all; they only have oral sex. In terms of HIV transmission, oral sex between two men is much less risky than unprotected vaginal sex between a man and a woman.
What do you think about the phrase, "the gay lifestyle"?
Personally, of all the gay people I know, which is alot, all work, go to the gym, hang out with friends, maybe go to a bar and so on. The gay lifestyle to me as people may refer to it, does not exist, other than the fact they are attracted to the same sex and I am attracted to the opposite sex. To me personally, it is a non issue since I have no problem with it.
So, would you like to address the topic or are you only here to provide commentary on everybody else's thoughts?
I already answered the question.
I proved you wrong.
Why are you arguing about that?
Homosexual attraction is not risky. It does nothing. Acting on that attraction, in a sexual way, puts you into a higher category of risk. Is there something about that you don't understand?
Ya but they still have casual sex or engage in NSA sex with their gay friends. It all happens behind closed doors. Let's not be naive. I do not agree with that lifestyle. I am open about it and have noticed that gay men will not befriend me because of my more celibate lifestyle.
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Originally Posted by sweetclimber
Personally, of all the gay people I know, which is alot, all work, go to the gym, hang out with friends, maybe go to a bar and so on. The gay lifestyle to me as people may refer to it, does not exist, other than the fact they are attracted to the same sex and I am attracted to the opposite sex. To me personally, it is a non issue since I have no problem with it.
The gay lifestyle I'm familiar with from my neighbors is:
mow the lawn
grill the steak
hang out on the patio
joke about uptight homophobes talking about a "gay lifestyle"
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