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Why Does the Word "Homosexual" Piss Me Off?

Started by Natasha, December 06, 2008, 06:09:03 AM

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Why Does the Word "Homosexual" Piss Me Off?

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/12/why_does_the_word_homosexual_piss_me_off.php
Waymon Hudson
December 5, 2008 6:30 PM

I find myself cringing when I hear the word "homosexual."

Yes, I know it is a scientific term and meant to be clinical. And I know it is odd that this word bothers me when I embrace other words like queer, which is horribly offensive to some.
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