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Date Posted: 01:40:39 07/18/01 Wed
Author: gumtree
Subject: Running, Jumping, Babies on spikes....

Right then - it seems that my alternating abrupt and cautious approach has done me in again.

I sincerely apologise to anyone who may have taken offense from any of my remarks concerning so-called alternative sexualities (I find "alternative" offensive - we are all sexual, one way or another).

I respect anyone their preferences, as long as one respects others with it. "Decent" behaviour is not an old fashioned concept - whats private, between two loving people, should be private. No, that's not "what you do behind closed doors" - I don't play grab-ass with my wife on the street, either. She's probably deck me, anyway....

What I had hoped to get across earlier was that "normal" only excludes that which is harmful to others. I agree, Magenta, that beating and rape are not only unacceptable, but abhorrent and disgusting. Pederasty is also the truest form of perversion, no matter how much the Mettacine Society carries on about "Man-Boy" love.

I don't recall ever putting these things in the same room, let alone the same book as homosexuality, transgenderism, or transvestitism, however. If my remarks were interpreted that way, please accept my correction.

On Mr. Izzard, specifically - I think the man is marvellously intelligent, witty, brilliant, witty (oh, I said that...) - and I, just like some, have played the tapes over and over again. I have no issue with the way he dresses. That neither interferes with, or enhances what is at work - his MIND.

My "assertion" of being happily married and heterosexual was by no means casting aspersions on anyone's sexual preferences. I am slightly taken aback by accusations of homophobia. I have no fear there. I make no excuses, its not for me - but that doesnt mean I deny anyone else. The only statement that I was apparently putting poorly was that I make no judgements about a PERSON based on gender preference. As I am being asked to accept joy between other couples, may I not celebrate mine?

Now - as far as POLITICS goes, I stand my ground, no apologies! All you Republican bastards better keep your heads down!

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Addendum (de dum de dum) - lest it be also misunderstood - what I mean about the way Mr. I may or may not dress, IT DOESNT MATTER. Just like gender preference - are YOU happy? GREAT! Why is this an issue? I thought we were talking about general concepts like "nature vs. nurture" as a theory on human development - werent we? Eh? Say good night, Chet. (NT) -- gumtree, 01:59:07 07/18/01 Wed
- I DO understand you dear Gumtree, and I don't want you to worry about the proper PC way to say it! Now what do you think of all these female moanings and pantings over the Little Mister Ed? Does it amuse you, bore you, embarrass you, fascinate you? Do you have some insight into it yourself, does his sexual appeal arouse even the slightest, remotest twinge in you, or is it completely an abstract idea that has no reality for you? I ask because Eddie himself says he can see a man's attractiveness, but it doesn't trigger anything. I sometimes can really see a woman's beauty, and really am attracted to it, but that chemical reaction is missing or very low. But then I'm not all that sexual as a rule... (NT) -- spoot, 03:32:37 07/18/01 Wed
  - You want an honest answer, I assume...*G* - 1) I can understand a man being attractive - has sommink to do with a spark of intelligence in the eyes, a "knowing" I think. As far as any "chemical" reaction, that really isnt there for me...I would find Mr. Izzard a very interesting person to talk to - di dyou see him on "Politically Incorrect"? He actually got to say things without folk asking him about wearing a frock (a question which I get the impression that after the 5,438,247th time would be rather tiresome.."theres more to me than TV" would go through MY head...). and all you ladies going on about Mr. I dont bother me - tho when it seems to reach a peak, I tend to avoid any comment on the Boards!!! (NT) -- gumtree, 23:03:25 07/18/01 Wed
    - Kind of along the same lines of questioning, Gummy...as one of our few fellas here, have you been surprised by the women who talk here? *click me, baby* -- Vex., typecast as a tart., 10:44:46 07/19/01 Thu
      - "Betrayed, bewildered - how should I feel?" (NT) -- gumtree (quoting Nathan Lane from "La Cage aux Folles"), 11:26:13 07/19/01 Thu
        :::giggle::: Love ya, Gummy! (NT) -- Vex., 15:22:58 07/19/01 Thu
- Gum, I knew it was the way it was coming over, rather than what you really meant. I just had to say something tho.I'm glad it is all cleared up now. (NT) -- Magenta, 13:34:47 07/18/01 Wed
  - Thank you! (NT) -- gumtree, 22:52:38 07/18/01 Wed