Author Topic: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?  (Read 86927 times)

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #80 on: February 24, 2007, 05:42:52 pm »
but even in that I see a degree of discrimination. Look at any porn video...the idea of two women together has always been at the top of men's sexual fantasies. Those same teenage girls (if seen to ONLY go with girls are in as much danger as ever) BIsexuality in girls is much more acceptable.



And it worries me greatly, but i have to remember the baby steps for gays and lesbians like legalized same sex marriage in Mass and RI recognizing those marriages, New Jersey legalizing civil unions, the adoption issue progress, and two birth mothers listed on the birth certificates of babies.   

I'm not saying its not dangerous for these young woman to be out.  I am the mother of a teenage lesbian who wants the whole damn world to know.  Its not easy but we need some acceptance here...and it starts with us....fuck porn.  there is all kinds of sick porn that strikes peoples interests no matter how twisted.  Yes men find two woman getting off hot, but hey the FNIT and SNIT was hot too..and I'm a woman...

so we can debate the issue if you wish.  I'm all for it.  But to be honest if it wasn't for this site and BBM I wouldn't have the outlet i need to get through what i go through.  Thanks for your opinion jess. 

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #81 on: February 24, 2007, 08:27:24 pm »
?? I wasn't arguing or opposing anyone. Just wanting to call attention to a facet you may not have thought of.


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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #82 on: February 24, 2007, 08:46:56 pm »
Easy there Sheriff, it may have been a tough time for you by why do I have to express my displeasure for a period of time I treasured

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #83 on: February 24, 2007, 08:54:03 pm »
Also less social equality - not such a 'better time' fer some!

I was either a criminal - or a medically sick and treatable homosexual, who could be arrested for being who I was

Not such a 'better time', if you see it from my point a view



MUCHO BETTER TIME

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #84 on: February 24, 2007, 08:56:30 pm »



MUCHO BETTER TIME

what do you mean Tommy??

tell us about YOUR 60s...

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #85 on: February 24, 2007, 09:14:51 pm »
what do you mean Tommy??

tell us about YOUR 60s...

Yes tommy we are interested..  do tell

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #86 on: February 24, 2007, 09:24:28 pm »
what do you mean Tommy??

tell us about YOUR 60s...

The early sixties were full of hope. The country was happy! People had good healthy fun and life was less hectic. The music was more romantic than the foul mouthed garbage that some call "art". Our country was strong, but still had a healthy innocence. The country produced "things" not services and lawyers. Doctors made house calls. Ambition, not greed and deceit was the great rewarder. Overpopulation was not an issue. Nature abounded.

My sixties was a time where I grew up to a new brand of rock and roll; the sound of motown, daytime baseball games; burgeoning football leagues; SCHOOL TRIPS TO A FACTORY IN A MAJOR CITY!; a parent at home. Playing for long hours after school OUTDOORS, not on a couch. Not having to fear about being outdoors. Coming of age. First girlfriend! First concert! First for almost everything!

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #87 on: February 24, 2007, 09:32:43 pm »
very cool tommy

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #88 on: February 24, 2007, 09:35:56 pm »
very cool tommy

Thanks,

I will chat with you folks tomorrow.

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Re: The Question of Time: What Was Life Like in 1963?
« Reply #89 on: February 25, 2007, 08:39:31 pm »
A number a posts ago, I said I'd try an dig up the LIFE magazine's 1965 issue that dealt with 'Homosexuals in America today'. Here's the openin couple a paragraphs of this multiple article, multiple page view of gays, as portrayed by a very popular magazine of the times.

A secret world grows open and bolder. Society is forced to look at it - and try to understand it

These brawny young men in their leather caps, shirts, jackets and pants are practicing homosexuals, men who turn to other men for affection and sexual satisfaction. They are part of what they call the "gay world," which is actually a sad and often sordid world. On these pages, LIFE reports on homosexuality in America, on it's locale and habits (pp. 66-74) and sums up (pp. 76-80) what science knows and seeks to know about it.

Homosexuality shears across the spectrum of American life - the professions, the arts, business and labor. It always has. But today, especially in big cities, homosexuals are discarding their furtive ways and openly admitting, even flaunting their deviations. Homosexuals have their own drinking places, their special assignation streets, even their own organizations. And for every obvious homosexual, there are probably nine nearly impossible to detect. This social disorder, which society tries to suppress, has forced itself into the public eye because it does present a problem - and parents especially are concerned. The myth and misconception with which homosexuality has so long been clothed must be cleared away, not to condone it but to cope with it.


If interest there is, I will continue ta reprint, (I'm a slow typer) in the next few(?) days, the articles that reveal quit a lot about the times, and their perception of gays in the mid 60's. (sorry if there are typos in the article - I do try ...)
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