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jstephens9:
--- Quote from: garycottle on January 25, 2009, 04:44:36 pm ---That's a good question, Jack. I personally think that being gay goes deeper than sexuality. I suspect it's more complicated than simply who we are attracted to. I have noticed over the years that many gay people are different in a variety of ways. I've even noticed a physical difference in some gay people. Many look androgynous for example. But these differences aren't fixed. I guess it depends on the individual.
I've not watched the film, but I hope to tonight. When I do, I'll let you know of my impressions. Thanks for telling me about it.
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You're welcome Gary and I hope you do get to see it tonight. You may be right. I'm just not sure. I'm not sure about the depth.
ZK:
Hey Jack
Sorry I haven't replied properly to your posts, just got my head in the clouds a wee bit. Any how I hope you decide to go to NYC and I will see you on the 13th!
Cheers Mate
Matt
injest:
--- Quote from: jstephens9 on January 25, 2009, 04:12:18 pm ---I'm not completely sure, but one question would be: Are gay people different in more ways than just their sexual orientation? There seemed to be a bit of that theme in the movie. You know I have always been more on the side that having a different sexual orientation is just a trait such as having brown eyes or blue eyes. It's certainly a part of you that you cannot change, but how deep does it go? Does it mean that other traits are supposed to be different too?
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I didnt' like when the mother was talking to the council and made the analogy that if God had let a child be born with no arms or legs would they go to hell. As if homosexuality is a birth defect or disability.
jstephens9:
--- Quote from: garycottle on January 26, 2009, 04:46:50 am ---Hi there, Jack. I was able to catch tonight's airing of Prayers For Bobby. Thanks for telling me about it. It broke my heart when Bobby jumped from that bridge. He was such a sweet young man. The world needs more Bobbys, not fewer.
It was remarkable to see how his mother came around in the end. I felt so sorry for her when she broke down in front of the MCC minister. That scene reminded me of something Martin Luther King said. Didn't he imply that racists should let go of their hatred of black people, and not just for the sake of blacks but also for themselves? Bobby's mother's story shows that her refusal to accept Bobby while he was still alive was damaging for her as well as Bobby. After he died it was too late. She would have to live with the guilt for the rest of her life.
I appreciate what she said about how you can browbeat someone so relentlessly that you can break their spirit. Most of us are strong enough to withstand one negative comment or slur, but if you have to face those things every day, even from the people that are supposed to love you, it can wear you down. And it doesn't have to be overt. You don't really have to say much to let someone know that you think less of them.
The part that made me cry was when Bobby's mother went to the Gay Pride Parade and hugged that young man that resembled Bobby. I think that's because I could readily relate to that. For well over a year after my mother died, it was hard for me to be in the company of her three surviving sisters because they look so much like her. Every time I saw them I would feel sad.
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I felt that way at my aunt's funeral when I saw one of her relatives that looked just like her.
jstephens9:
--- Quote from: garycottle on January 31, 2009, 11:43:12 pm ---Hope you're having a good weekend, Jack. :D
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Hey Gary, thanks! Yes I think I am having a good weekend. I am just real tired from the week. How are you doing?
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