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Originally Posted by Kittie Rose
People against gay marriage are homophobic not only because it's usually out of an irrational prejudice to homosexuality in some form, but because they believe in enforcing some form of discrimination against homosexuals.
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The word "Homophobe" is nothing but a loaded term used to mischaracterize one side of the debate. You, being on the other side, will always claims that my opinions are connected with some form of bigotry and will readily use the term "Homophobe" to describe my position. If you have no problems in throwing out the term "Homophobe", then you can expect others to throw the term "Heterophobe" back at you.
Now, with that being said... People who are against gay marriage are homophobic? Really? How did you come to that conclusion? By making biased assumptions?
I have two words for you-- Straw man.
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How does that translate to people for gay marriage being heterophobes? That's horrible logic.
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You know what else is horrible logic? Calling everyone who opposes gay marriage "Homophobes".
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Heterophobe is a ridiculous word nearly always coined by neo-cons who can only argue through emotionally weighted strawmen, it's a good idea to steer clear of it.
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And you using the term "Homophobe" is any different than using the term "Heterophobe"? Don't be a hypocrite.
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I think there is far too much tolerance of homophobia in this day and age.
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You know what I think? I think there's too much tolerance of "Homophobiaphobia" (The mischaracterization of those who oppose gay marriage).
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Relativist nonsense. "Bigot" is usually coined as someone who is intolerant of someone else as a person and their way of life that in no way intrudes on others, not just a "view".
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You are incorrect. A bigot is defined as "A person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices." Whether or not one person's way of life and/or beliefs is intrusive on another person's way of life and/or beliefs is irrelevant. By the pure definition of the word, the people using the term bigot are as bigotted as the people they label.