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31 July 2003, 02:08 PM
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I'm shocked after reading some of the threads in here, but I have a question:
You are in perfect family unit (one man, one woman, and have a baby) - I'm also going to make the assumption that you are white (not that it affects the point)
1) You're baby grows up and says "Dad, I have something to tell you... I'm a homosexual"
What would you do?
2) It doesn't matter how you answer question 1, but what would you do if you found out their partner was from an ethnic minority? (How about an asylum seeker??)
What would you do about that?
3) Assuming you had a daughter and she got pregnant through a gay male friend.
How would you react?
4) What would you do if they basically told you that job prospects were so grim, that the only way for them (their family unit) to get a roof over their head is to get a council house.
You are in perfect family unit (one man, one woman, and have a baby) - I'm also going to make the assumption that you are white (not that it affects the point)
1) You're baby grows up and says "Dad, I have something to tell you... I'm a homosexual"
What would you do?
2) It doesn't matter how you answer question 1, but what would you do if you found out their partner was from an ethnic minority? (How about an asylum seeker??)
What would you do about that?
3) Assuming you had a daughter and she got pregnant through a gay male friend.
How would you react?
4) What would you do if they basically told you that job prospects were so grim, that the only way for them (their family unit) to get a roof over their head is to get a council house.
31 July 2003, 02:15 PM
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as above.
i just wouldnt care.
question 4 tho - it wouldnt bother me in the slightest if they lived in a council house. I would object however if they did this for the rest of their lives...didnt save any money to even attempt to buy/rent their own place...or same as before but were spending money on luxuries. that WOULD bother me.
[Edited by sexy wrx69 - 7/31/2003 2:28:12 PM]
i just wouldnt care.
question 4 tho - it wouldnt bother me in the slightest if they lived in a council house. I would object however if they did this for the rest of their lives...didnt save any money to even attempt to buy/rent their own place...or same as before but were spending money on luxuries. that WOULD bother me.
[Edited by sexy wrx69 - 7/31/2003 2:28:12 PM]
31 July 2003, 02:17 PM
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if he/she then said they had a human right to have children within there homosexual family unit I would let them know my opinion.
the rest of it Im easy about.
Sorry, upon carefull reading (D`oh), I would be highly worried about 3, either, she`s having the baby for his benefit and willing to effectively surrogate it to him or, she`s desperate for a baby and willing to do it outside of a family unit... worrying
[Edited by Peanuts - 7/31/2003 2:20:31 PM]
the rest of it Im easy about.
Sorry, upon carefull reading (D`oh), I would be highly worried about 3, either, she`s having the baby for his benefit and willing to effectively surrogate it to him or, she`s desperate for a baby and willing to do it outside of a family unit... worrying
[Edited by Peanuts - 7/31/2003 2:20:31 PM]
31 July 2003, 02:18 PM
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Sorry question 4 is about sponging off the state! 
The reason I ask these questions, is that from some of the other threads I've read, I'd assume that some people would disown or do something a lot worse to their children!
I'm a great believer in, "if they are happy.."
The reason I ask these questions, is that from some of the other threads I've read, I'd assume that some people would disown or do something a lot worse to their children!
I'm a great believer in, "if they are happy.."
31 July 2003, 02:20 PM
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if I had a son who was gay I'd be worried about him getting mixed up with the wrong crowd
I'd also not be able to reconcile the fact that he'd be 'taken from behind' on a regualar basis and vice versa
It's not the 'gayness' that would bother me but the actual physical side of 'what goes on' this I would find difficult to handle
I'd also not be able to reconcile the fact that he'd be 'taken from behind' on a regualar basis and vice versa
It's not the 'gayness' that would bother me but the actual physical side of 'what goes on' this I would find difficult to handle
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31 July 2003, 02:20 PM
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1) You're baby grows up and says "Dad, I have something to tell you... I'm a homosexual"
A: Nothing. If it was their choice I would support them fully in their chosen path of life.
2) It doesn't matter how you answer question 1, but what would you do if you found out their partner was from an ethnic minority? (How about an asylum seeker??)
That would make no difference to me whatsoever. I am not a racist or a bigot and nor is my wife (She's from Singapore)
3) Assuming you had a daughter and she got pregnant through a gay male friend.
If this situation arose then I would be a little concerned. Only because if she got pregnant through a gay male friend then he is clearly confused about his sexuality and therefore probably unable to support either her or the child. Disscussion my resolve this though.
4) What would you do if they basically told you that job prospects were so grim, that the only way for them (their family unit) to get a roof over their head is to get a council house.
A council house is not a bad thing. I grew up in Army quarters and then on a council estate and I like to think that I have turned out OK. It's not where you live or how big your house is. It's more important that you are happy and well balanced.
Hope this helps Andy.
Jason.
A: Nothing. If it was their choice I would support them fully in their chosen path of life.
2) It doesn't matter how you answer question 1, but what would you do if you found out their partner was from an ethnic minority? (How about an asylum seeker??)
That would make no difference to me whatsoever. I am not a racist or a bigot and nor is my wife (She's from Singapore)
3) Assuming you had a daughter and she got pregnant through a gay male friend.
If this situation arose then I would be a little concerned. Only because if she got pregnant through a gay male friend then he is clearly confused about his sexuality and therefore probably unable to support either her or the child. Disscussion my resolve this though.
4) What would you do if they basically told you that job prospects were so grim, that the only way for them (their family unit) to get a roof over their head is to get a council house.
A council house is not a bad thing. I grew up in Army quarters and then on a council estate and I like to think that I have turned out OK. It's not where you live or how big your house is. It's more important that you are happy and well balanced.
Hope this helps Andy.
Jason.
31 July 2003, 02:24 PM
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paulr, yes they do.
Question 4 is not about belittling what is offered, but rather that some people here are vocal about "spongers", I just wondered how they would react if their children became one of these "spongers"!
Peter, I think my money is on number 1!!
Question 4 is not about belittling what is offered, but rather that some people here are vocal about "spongers", I just wondered how they would react if their children became one of these "spongers"!
Peter, I think my money is on number 1!!
31 July 2003, 02:26 PM
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paulr, I think you are right!!! 
Some would say the person on SN who reads NSR, would have a shaved head and a bulldog on a string!!
Personally I think that people on Scoobynet should be avoided, they only seem to talk about cars!!!
Some would say the person on SN who reads NSR, would have a shaved head and a bulldog on a string!!
Personally I think that people on Scoobynet should be avoided, they only seem to talk about cars!!!
31 July 2003, 02:27 PM
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Dude, I don't think this is fair but here goes....
You are in perfect family unit (one man, one woman, and have a baby) - I'm also going to make the assumption that you are white (not that it affects the point)
1) You're baby grows up and says "Dad, I have something to tell you... I'm a homosexual"
What would you do?
I don't think any parent can answer that without firsthand experience.
I'd like to think it wouldn't come as a suprise as I feel I'm pretty good pals with my kids. I'd also like to think I'd be cool with it..I have 'gay' friends. But deep down I'll admit I don't understand the sexual side of it. I can understand the emotional relationship, but sex is for making babies (ok it's also fun but the scientist in me insists its for procreation)
2) It doesn't matter how you answer question 1, but what would you do if you found out their partner was from an ethnic minority? (How about an asylum seeker??)
What would you do about that?
Absolutely no problem.
3) Assuming you had a daughter and she got pregnant through a gay male friend.
How would you react?
Do I futher assume she is gay, and got pregnant from a friend because they wanted a child?
I don't think any parent can answer that without firsthand experience.
4) What would you do if they basically told you that job prospects were so grim, that the only way for them (their family unit) to get a roof over their head is to get a council house.
I'd be dissapointed, I come from a long line of over-achievers and I naturally assume my children will be the same...thats assuming they don't have any genetic dissadvantage I don't know of yet (A.D.D. or dyslexia etc)
However the nation changed dramaticly and unemployment rose to 60% I'd be able to live with it...my kids are better than 2thirds of the population
Rgds
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31 July 2003, 02:33 PM
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An old_fart you may be, but I think you'd be cool with most of that!
I guess I was directing these questions to the more vocal Scoobynetters with what some would say an 'extreme' outlook on life!
I guess I was directing these questions to the more vocal Scoobynetters with what some would say an 'extreme' outlook on life!
31 July 2003, 02:35 PM
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I think a lot of straight men would have issues with the physical side of things
the emotional I can deal with but not the physical side
I very much doubt if I am alone in this, just I have the guts to say it
the emotional I can deal with but not the physical side
I very much doubt if I am alone in this, just I have the guts to say it
31 July 2003, 02:40 PM
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"I'd also not be able to reconcile the fact that he'd be 'taken from behind' on a regualar basis and vice versa" - CC
I think you would be suprised by how few gay men actually go in for that. Popular misconception.
I think you would be suprised by how few gay men actually go in for that. Popular misconception.
31 July 2003, 02:41 PM
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If that is the way my child wanted to live their life then fair enough. I would only have their best interests at heart.
As for thinking about the physical side, do you think about your parents having sex? No, then why are you concerned about your childs sex life???
As for thinking about the physical side, do you think about your parents having sex? No, then why are you concerned about your childs sex life???
31 July 2003, 02:46 PM
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The only problem I have is question 4) IN fact it has annoyed me so much I must respond!
There is no way anyone attached to me will live in a council house, I would disown them.
Council Estate = UK Version of trailor park trash, check out Trisha if you don't beleive me!
Nasty places, nasty people.
ID - the doc dideth speak
There is no way anyone attached to me will live in a council house, I would disown them.
Council Estate = UK Version of trailor park trash, check out Trisha if you don't beleive me!
Nasty places, nasty people.
ID - the doc dideth speak
31 July 2003, 02:51 PM
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Being straight, having sex with a bloke doesn't appeal, the physical side is not my cup of tea.
BUT to a gay person it is normal and IS their cup of tea. It doesn't repluse them. They're the ones having sex with another bloke, not you. There's nothing for you to 'deal with' apart from the notion of thinking about it.
Women fancy men, can you comprehend that from a physical perspective?
Personally I don't understand why people like scoobies but each to their own eh!
BUT to a gay person it is normal and IS their cup of tea. It doesn't repluse them. They're the ones having sex with another bloke, not you. There's nothing for you to 'deal with' apart from the notion of thinking about it.
Women fancy men, can you comprehend that from a physical perspective?
Personally I don't understand why people like scoobies but each to their own eh!
31 July 2003, 02:55 PM
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CC, whatever two consenting adults wish to do to each other physically is, IMO, entirely there business, whether I would wish it done to me or not. Be they two males, two females or in a male/female relationship.
If they want to engage in mutual mutilation, thats their call.
Personally I don't see a problem.
You are indeed homophobic in the true sense of the word, in that you appear to be quite concerned (indeed phobic) about an act between two people that does not involve you in any way, shape of form.
D
ps - this is an observation, not in any way intended to be an attack.
If they want to engage in mutual mutilation, thats their call.
Personally I don't see a problem.
You are indeed homophobic in the true sense of the word, in that you appear to be quite concerned (indeed phobic) about an act between two people that does not involve you in any way, shape of form.
D
ps - this is an observation, not in any way intended to be an attack.
31 July 2003, 02:58 PM
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ID - that just goes to show you how absolutely f'ing shallow you are doesn't it.
[Edited by Shy Muppet - 7/31/2003 2:59:29 PM]
[Edited by Shy Muppet - 7/31/2003 2:59:29 PM]
31 July 2003, 03:03 PM
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If they said they were going to marry someone they'd met on Scoobynet.........now that would concern me
But that's exactly what I'm going to do!!! Absolutely true!! And worse than that - I met him in Muppets!! Only came here looking for cheap insurance..... 
31 July 2003, 03:07 PM
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You are indeed homophobic in the true sense of the word, in that you appear to be quite concerned (indeed phobic) about an act between two people that does not involve you in any way, shape of form
Diablo....the question posed was if it was your child,in that sense it would involve CC.
Diablo....the question posed was if it was your child,in that sense it would involve CC.
31 July 2003, 03:22 PM
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Hm...
In as much as CC's son hypothetically was engaged in said activity he is at best a third party.
but reading the posts, its a general issue.
In as much as CC's son hypothetically was engaged in said activity he is at best a third party.
but reading the posts, its a general issue.
31 July 2003, 03:38 PM
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1. Give 'em a slap
2. Give 'em a slap
3. Give 'em a slap
4. Give 'em a slap
OI... NO.....
(not really but that was the answer you were looking for)
UB
[Edited by unclebuck - 7/31/2003 9:13:11 PM]
2. Give 'em a slap
3. Give 'em a slap
4. Give 'em a slap
OI... NO.....
(not really but that was the answer you were looking for)
UB
[Edited by unclebuck - 7/31/2003 9:13:11 PM]