Hey Gang,
Happy New Year !! I have been away from my computer for a
few days and am glad I came in on the end of this "gay" thread. That way
I got to read a whole bevy of posts before I "foolishly" jump into the
brew! One thing does amaze me, though, after all these
years of David posting, that so many of you just don't get his sense of humor.
Having known David for many years and consider him a good friend in the
"outside" world, I know that there was no offense meant in asking "are you
gay?" I'm sure it was more of a rhetorical question that one meant to actually
take a census. He is truly one of the most honest (from his
background) and kind (from his wife) people I have ever known.
Always there when you need him.
I didn't find the posts in response to Brokeback Mountain that
unusual. After all, we here on the group are just a microcosm of the real
world and that's how the real world is, split in their views of many subjects,
not just homosexuality. I'm sure what makes it difficult here is when you have
so much in common with fellow members on a regular basis and then some can
have such harsh views that, while I'm not sure are meant to, can hurt
feelings, especially if you are gay. Evan spoke of living in a very tolerant
community and taking it for granted. I'm sure many of the people on this group
do not live in a "tolerant" community. That was evidenced by the last
election. So it's probably difficult to hear certain comments when you have
come to feel "comfortable" in a group.
While certain comments are sad to me, I am heartened by many of the
comments of tolerance and support I did hear especially from guys like JR and
Bruce, who I consider good men. I do believe in to each his own. While I may
disagree with some people view's on many topics, I support your right to have
those views. The problem I have is that some of those views propagate
violence. Andy mentioned that his father brought him up to kiss ladies and not
gents. That's fine, but what would have happened if Andy was born gay. Would
he have hidden his feelings or would he have had an understanding enough
father to love and accept him whatever his orientation? I have had many
a gay friend who were ostracized by their family and friends once their
homosexuality was out in the open. It's no wonder, as someone said, that so
many gay men live straight lives because they fear the ramifications of coming
out. Who wouldn't?
So.........whatever your views..........have a wonderful and safe new
year. Good health to you all and, more than anything, happiness and love
wherever you can find it.
Sue Heim
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Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 9:40
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Subject: Re: [MOPO] No gay lists
!!!
David
no offense taken here thought provoking and well
written as
usual
jim
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From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of David
Kusumoto
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 11:41
AM
To: [email protected]
Subject:
Re: [MOPO] No gay lists !!!
OK, so I've been taken to the
woodshed. Notes subsequent to my purposely
provocative subject
line, "Are You Gay?" I hoped clarified the proper
context of my query,
half in jest, as to its relevance when discussing films
w/themes covering
territory familiar to some, but not to all. You know,
I've been on
this list since the 1990s and tangent comments related to film
at the
occasional exclusion of movie posters have always been OK. So
for
the very few who took my comments as having the moral equivalence of
a
McCarthy witch-hunt, geez, if I have to explain they weren't, it's
obvious
some thought I slipped off the steering wheel and crashed into
the trash
heap...
koose!
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From: JR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To:
JR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Subject:
No gay lists !!!
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:53:46 -0500
Aw, c'mon
now, people... this *is* a movie poster list. Sure, occasionally
we go a
bit off track talking about a movie, but at least they are called
"movie"
posters... This subject has ABSOLUTELY NO PLACE on MOPO and, David,
that
you of all people should call for a show on hands about the
subject
here... really.
--
JR
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