Respectfully, it is becoming offensive that you insist upon putting all gays into the same category.
I'm sorry my posts seem to indicate that.
I tend to speak of gays and the gay radicals with the same or similar terminology.
I did not mean to imply you, or the bulk of the gay community support the radicalization of the gay movement.
I sincerely appreciate your patience and tact throughout this exchange.
I don't have many gay friends and we tactfully stay away from political conversations.
This exchange has given me a chance to express some ideas and concepts that are "touchy" at best.
As I mentioned before, my view of the gay movement has become more negative over the past years as the radical policies have exploded.
My view of pride parades has changed.
My wife and I came close to participating on a float in one when we lived in San Diego.
Now I look on them as political tools to manipulate legislation.
Do all those who participate in parades support the radical policies? No, of course not.
However the radical element has used the political capital generated by such displays to push their agenda through.
That's what I was referring to when I said the radicalization was enabled.
My generalization of gays as a group is they are inclined to be artistic (music, attire, theater, etc.).
They are above average in intelligence and fun to be around.
(I can say with a misleading but true statement that I believe I have physically danced with more gays than most gay guys have.)
Let's move on to another topic.
I haven't had that much experience with gay people so my perception is based on limited input.
I would be interested in knowing the obstacles gays face on a personal level, particularly in regards to social acceptance and ability to have and raise a family.
I hope you will share your experience and thoughts either on the board or in PM.
Unless requested, I will keep my thoughts to myself. I think of you as an online friend and I would hate to jeopardize that.
Again, I have enjoyed this exchange, Thank you.
