Let me try this one more time. This is what you wrote:

"I do know some gay people and the majority of them are good people. They are who they are and they're happy. I say good for them. Hell, I'll even watch "Queer Eye..."

The only problem I've had was when a gay guy (a co-worker) made an inappropriate comment to me knowing I was straight. THAT pissed me off. I also remember seeing a gay rights parade that was held in DC one summer years ago. I have to admit I found the "flamboyance" of some paticipants disturbing. There was one guy near the front of the parade wearing the stereotypical leather hat, leather vest (no shirt), studded black leather collar, studded wrist bands, black leather chaps, a g-string and big black leather boots. Now if I was gay and I wanted the country to accept me for who I am, I would NOT want this person leading the way in a rally to promote my cause. He is NOT going to help the cause."

Now, how would you feel if it was written this way:

"I do know some black people and the majority of them are good people. They are who they are and they're happy. I say good for them. Hell, I'll even watch "Bernie Mac".

The only problem I've had was when a black person(a co-worker) made an inappropriate comment to me knowing I was White. THAT pissed me off. I also remember seeing a MLK parade that was held in DC one summer years ago. I have to admit I found the "flamboyance" of some paticipants disturbing. There was one guy near the front of the parade wearing the stereotypical black nylon hat, Raiders jersey,baggy jeans that were falling down his waist, wrist bands, large basketball shoes with the laces untied, big gold jewelery. Now if I was black and I wanted the country to accept me for who I am, I would NOT want this person leading the way in a rally to promote my cause. He is NOT going to help the cause."

Understand my point? If not, I'm truly sorry to have offended you. I was not trying to pull a Kent (by twisting the words you wrote). I was trying to abbreviate your story into a short one-liner. Next time I wil just copy and paste. Dale, I do believe you aren't a homophobe, you can accept gay people as long as they behave and dress in a respectfull maner. They also mustn't make a pass at you, because that is offensive. I once had this women came up to me at a party and she wanted to know if I would take her home and have sex. Now she knew I was gay, was I pissed off. No! I took it as a complement and it didn't tarnish my perception of straight women.

Again Dale, sorry if you don't see my point. I see yours! Now go out there and be the straight, happily married man you are.We all like you that way, and I'm not trying to change that.

Cheers, Kevin (from AZ)