Comments on: Equality news round-up: New York appeals court says calling someone “gay” isn’t defamatory, and more

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By: fiona64

fiona64 — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:08:31 +0000

While I understand the point you are making, I think that the reasoning behind the decision is to eliminate the so-called "gay panic" defense. "He acted like he thought I was gay and I couldn't help it; I beat him to death" is no longer going to be acceptable if being presumed gay is no longer considered defamatory.

A while back, someone in my circle opined that he should be allowed to beat up any "homo" who propositioned him. I pointed out that such a statement was absurd. When he asked me how I would respond if a lesbian propositioned me, opining that I would be equally offended, he was a little taken aback at my response:

"Considering that it has happened, I told the lady I was flattered at her interest but that my orientation was elsewhere. Are you horrified when a woman finds you attractive, my friend, whether or not you return the interest? Do you offer to beat up the woman? No? Well, it's absolutely no different. You don't have to get ugly about someone finding you attractive. It is possible to decline politely and without violence. You might want to remember that."

He told me that I had given him food for thought; I called that a "win" in my book.

By: AnonyGrl

AnonyGrl — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:51:16 +0000

That is a good point too.

By: Scott Wooledge

Scott Wooledge — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:14:51 +0000

Lambda Legal and Empire State Pride Agenda also argued that "gay" is no a slur, per se.

I agree with them. If we agree it's actionable as a foundation for a slander suit, we're conceding it's vicious, and insult and a slur and no one would want anyone to think they are gay.

By: Stefan

Stefan — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:09:22 +0000

There is a major difference between gay as a noun vs. adjective. Using it as a noun is not offensive in the slightest, while using it as an adjective very frequently is.

By: Gregory in SLC

Gregory in SLC — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:44:26 +0000

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By: Gregory in SLC

Gregory in SLC — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:40:19 +0000

ditto for me…words/stares of disapproval bounce off me too…and if anyone calls me gay I feel and say THANK YOU!

…though I've heard some compelling stories/arguments of those more sensitive and feel victimized/fearful of LGBT derogatory words.