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Old 07-14-2008, 03:57 PM   #13
Yorick
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Default Re: Gay/Lesbian/Homosexual pride parades

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Originally Posted by Bungleau View Post

I think that when heterosexual couples get overly affectionate in public, the response is along the lines of "those kids" or "isn't that sweet?". When homosexual couples get overly affectionate, the response tends towards "Gross!" or "Someone should do something about those people". There isn't as much of a tolerance or acceptance of it.
Depends on context and where you are man. In Buddhist countries, any public affection is frowned upon.

And even in the west, people may get told to "get a room" if it's a blatantly public display.
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