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Bullies are only brave when targeting a minority. They're scared of things they don't understand but will only make a noise about it if they feel in a strong po
by lotsofcows 13y ago
Bullies are only brave when targeting a minority. They're scared of things they don't understand but will only make a noise about it if they feel in a strong position.
A better complaint about the word homophobic is that its meaning is dependant on one understanding "homo" to mean homosexual. Otherwise it means one who fears same-ness. Most homophobes actually, obviously, fear difference.
- downandout 13y agoBut again, that makes a tremendous number of assumptions as to why the person is saying those words. I get that it is a term meant to degrade and shame those who use these terms, but I just don't think it's an accurate description in the majority of cases.
- glomph 13y agoWords don't have to mean the same as their etymology though. This one has clearly moved away from that.