[Gennee]

Originally Posted by tdogg

It's irritating to me when I hear the term "lifestyle" and all related words and phrases, from none other than our own gay TV channels and magazines. When we stop using the offensive (and incorrect) terminology, then we maybe can expect some progress from non-GLBT people. I try to make a conscientious effort not to use terms that I feel set me back. Not perfect yet - maybe not ever - but hopefully one step at a time we'll convince the others this is NOT a lifestyle 'choice'. AGHHHH!

The fight is on, in Arizona and California. And did I hear something happening in Florida? (Will have to research that but been so busy with school lately!) I believe we have a better chance to defeat our anti-equality measure here in CA than the one in AZ, but I don't think it's a given. Equality's opposition will stop at nothing to use personal prejudices to take away rights and protections of those they don't feel deserve equal treatment. We've go to do all we can to stop their repeated attempts.

I hope this anti-equality effort in AZ will again see defeat and eventually the opposition will give up.

I believe one reason many think that being gay is a 'lifestyle" is the image that's projected to the public. It's usually two young hunks looking for action or looking to connect. As a transgender person, many believe that I'm just interested in sex. The public needs to be educated that being gay or transgender is who we are. It's a natural part of us. Above all, we are contributing members of society. This is where the erroneous thinking that these are 'lifestyles' needs to be corrected.

Gennee