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Where do you fall on the "don't ask don't tell" debate?
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Feb 19, 2011 05:42PM
Is there a check box for "don't give a fat fuck"? Sexual orientation is a self-fulfilling prophecy and not a very interesting one at that.
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What does that mean?
I think it means he believes sexual preference is a choice. I'm just guessing, though.
C, I don't know if that is what Clark meant. Larry was guessing. What he did say made no sense to me.
Arminius' statement is one I have heard many times before, only from men. If I was in a situation where I was sleeping, showering, dressing & peeing with lesbians, I doubt I would give it a second thought. First of all, they have all the parts I have, so nothing new there. I'm not dumb enough to believe that being gay somehow effects your ability to be professional and self controlled. And, I'm not vain enough to think I'm irresistible! Whatever.
I absolutely do NOT think that sexual orientation is a "choice" for most people. The bisexual folks as the exception. One of my best friends in this life grew up in the Church of Christ. Preaches for brothers, deacon for a dad...he agonized over whether or not to live his life true to who he was, or who he thought he aught to be. No. He would never have chosen it.
I still remember when he came out to me. He really expected me to not want to be his friend anymore! Of course I told him he was crazy and I'd always love him, nothing would change that. Makes me sad all over again. No one will ever convince me that being gay is something you choose.
Arminius' statement is one I have heard many times before, only from men. If I was in a situation where I was sleeping, showering, dressing & peeing with lesbians, I doubt I would give it a second thought. First of all, they have all the parts I have, so nothing new there. I'm not dumb enough to believe that being gay somehow effects your ability to be professional and self controlled. And, I'm not vain enough to think I'm irresistible! Whatever.
I absolutely do NOT think that sexual orientation is a "choice" for most people. The bisexual folks as the exception. One of my best friends in this life grew up in the Church of Christ. Preaches for brothers, deacon for a dad...he agonized over whether or not to live his life true to who he was, or who he thought he aught to be. No. He would never have chosen it.
I still remember when he came out to me. He really expected me to not want to be his friend anymore! Of course I told him he was crazy and I'd always love him, nothing would change that. Makes me sad all over again. No one will ever convince me that being gay is something you choose.
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They have a choice whether or not to be gay or straight... Don't they?
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Jeeze, you're contentious tonight. I wasn't saying they aren't born with the attraction to both sexes. I was saying they have a CHOICE to live life gay or straight while still being true to who they are.
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Not to seem disparaging to anyone...but if heterosexuality and homosexuality isn't a choice, I fail to understand why bisexuality is.We can't help who we fall in love with or whom we are sexually attracted to.
I've always looked at sexual orientation like this. If it were indeed a choice, why would so many people put themselves through nine different shades of hell just to be with the people they love? Would it not be easier to just be straight?
Again, I do not mean in any way to come off as insulting to anyone. I'm just honestly curious why one would think bisexuality is a choice and not say the same about homosexuality or heterosexuality?
We're all friends here....smiles and hugs and pretty, pony princesses :D
I did say, for the third time I think, that it was not my intention to infer that one is not born with the ability to be attracted to both sexes in the case of bisexuality. Clearly my point has been completely lost in the details (and potentially my complete inability to communicate clearly ). And so I bid you good-night.
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Leonard Bernstein....hawt.
I think you want what you want. How or why it needs to be the business of other people eludes me. I like people to be happy for who they are. I like people to live happy lives. That is the only time I really feel their private lives affect my own.Also, I would like pony.
Only when you don't handle them right. I have known them to be quite sweet.
Oh, absolutely! What better way to broaden one's horizons. I love a good story swap.
What about the "I've fallen and I can't get up" debate?
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Loser!
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My friend who has advanced ALS just had to get one of these lifeline devices for real. Recently, as he was attempting to get into bed from his mobility device, he fell to the floor and couldn't move. He had to call 911 to get assistance.
My husband's grandfather did not have one. He fell down the steps and could not get up. He bled to death waiting for someone to come find him. I can't imagine how awful that must have been for him.
The commercials were awful, the devices are frequently life-savers. Although we did have one client who abused his, calling for help getting off the toilet once a night for an entire week until the fire department said if he didn't quit it, they'd stop responding at all.
Larry, I'm sorry about your friend. *hugs*
::scans paper for Felarry's obituary::::finds none:
::thinks Felarry may have been kidding in msg #83::
My mum has a personal alarm and so does my sister.
Mr. Amy's mom and step dad both have them. There's even a portable one she makes the Mr. take every where he goes. It transmits like a cell phone. The really good thing about them, aside from the assistance, is they already have all of your medical history, medications etc. on file. This is very helpful in the case of an emergency where you are confused or unable to communicate normally. Mr. Amy's step-dad has some issues with his memory, so he would never know the answers to what meds he takes etc.
