Word: homophobia
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...individuals do not live or work in a vacuum. The ugly truth of the matter is that open homosexuality has an adverse impact on the performance of many other soldiers. Homophobia is an irrational fear--it is not a justification for behavior, but an explanation and an unfortunate fact. Everyone who, like myself, opposes the ban on gays in principle should recognize the inevitable consequences on morale and performance which would result from a lift on the ban. General Powell, after a long and distinguished career in the military, understands just that--probably better than anyone else. Thus...
...gays in the military is justified only if the adverse consequences of open homosexuality are inevitable. If homophobia is inescapable, then the ban on gays must be kept in place as a legitimate form of discrimination...
...appears that homophobia can be overcome, especially with the military's strict code of obedience and discipline...
...allegedly made anti-gay and anti-Semitic comments, and Pat Robertson,, who carries the flag of the religious right, deflected the real issues. "Family values" were perceived as a shallow ploy to appeal to voters. The phrase became detached from its original meaning and was associated instead with homophobia and bigotry...
Some students said the remaining undamaged pictures were proof that the incident had not been provoked by homophobia...