Quote by wingschar u should write
a book. :D i think ur half way there XD
Well, 'seems like a good prospect, wings... but unfortunately, this "natural progression from
motherhood-to-sisterhood-to-same sex relations" theory just sprung from a free-for-all anthro. class discussion of
mine. To work out the whole thing may require really intensive/serious research and stuff... but if I ever meet that
anthropology professor of mine again, I might have to suggest it to her more seriously! ^_^ But thanks for the
compliment. ^_^
In any case, I just wanted to point out that loving someone of the same sex is not unnatural. Ancient cultures (and the
more peaceful and nature-loving tribes at that) practised same-sex relations (usually among females). Aside from
personal choice, same-sex relations (as the incomplete theory of my class went) arose out of the need of females (and
males) to bond more than that of the sisterhood level, ergo "the bloooming of a form of love into another form of
love."
Quote by miketoNo apologies
needed! It's very interesting and helps articulate an interesting topic. Thanks for sharing it with everyone
here.
Quote by shinsengumiThat's the hard data. I'm not stating my
opinion on the matter at all, but just stating some facts that should be considered before any informed opinions can be
made on this issue.
I was kinda worried that my input would divert the topic from a more personal take (vampyre's struggle to find
love) to a seemingly-clinical/scientific/impersonal view of the matter. So, thanks, miketto, for the encouragement. Oh,
and even though this thread is originally intended for girls' opinions only, thanks to the males who shared their
opinions.
But the personal is in fact political. As shinsengumi pointed out, no one can ever, ever escape the harsh realities of a
world that is still resentful and intolerant of LBGTs. Let's face it: now, most cultures can deal with a woman and
a man kissing madly in public, but when they see a gal-and-another-gal or a guy-and-another-guy kiss like that, a lot of
eyes would go red with rage. "Oh, just do it in the bedroom/bathroom or somewhere else, not in public! Don't
be shameless!" many would exclaim. Others: "I tolerate it, but please do not 'that' (read:
perversion) in front of me."
Quote by UniKronim open to it,
but i dont like seeing it grossly out in the open, just like i dont like watching straight couples make out in public,
get a room for the love of god, unless your hot, then everyone wants to watch XD
I respect UniKron's personal inhibitions... but probably the hardest thing people can admit to is that we still all
have prejudices. Tolerating is one thing; accepting, another. People's own perspectives of other people have to
change. And one way that many LBGTs (acronym for lesbians, bisexuals, gays, transgender) are changing the way people
think is by coming out in public and doing acts of love deemed normal when made by two opposite-sex partners... Many of
us have actually heard of the International Pride March, right? When LBGTs
celebrate their love with a very flamboyant & grandiose (erotic, even) way by parading in the streets, all decked
out in rainbow colors (the rainbow's actually the adopted symbol/colors of LBGTs -- the rainbow symbolizes the
celebration of diversity! So beautiful and oh-so-appropriate, ne?) (Gomen, I forgot when it is usually held... I
actually supported and went to the March, for the kick of it last year in Manila. I think it's sometime soon! ^_^)
It kinda smacks like "shock tactics" or something, but when you're in love, you just have to fight for
it... The same cliche for opposite-sex partners is of course applicable also to same-sex partners. Why confer different
treatment?
Oh, and I encourage others here, too, to show their support to LBGTs by knowing more about the Pride March. Google it
for more details!
Quote by vampyreAnyway,no
matter what who think.i'm just be myself
But in the end, my aim is to give encouragement to a friend, vampyre. That love is not a privilege. That love is more
than a responsibility. That love is a right, a choice. ^_^
Oh, and thanks to all the other MT people here who have given kind and uplifting words to vampyre-friend. (and again, i
hope you all enjoyed a good/confusing/eclectic read, hehe... i need an editor. ^_^)