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From: dyer@vaxuum.DEC (Example #22)
Newsgroups: net.jokes.d
Subject: Re "Gay Blades"
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Date: Tue, 8-May-84 15:10:37 EDT
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Posted: Tue May  8 15:10:37 1984
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Re: "Gay Blades"_______________________________________________________________

	In case you aren't aware, there are very good reasons for some people
to discuss these matters (homosexuality) anonymously.  It is still illegal to
be gay in some states.  Also, a lot of people can lose their jobs if it is dis-
covered that they're gay.
	The point is taken that one need not be gay to argue for equal rights
for gays; I'm a good example of that.  My guess is that the anonymous poster is
gay, but trying to stay employed.  When one is trying to conceal such a fact
from one's employers (and the general public), one may want to keep a low pro-
file.  Not everyone will buy the "I'm straight but I'm for gay rights" line.
	Me, I don't care what you think.  If you want to suspect that I'm gay,
go right ahead.

	You want to make gay jokes?  That's your right, I guess, we do have
the right to free speech ("as long as you're not dumb enough to actually try
it"); but don't expect us to keep quiet.  There's a Gay Rights movement afoot,
and don't be surprised if "gay" jokes end up where the "nigger" jokes went:
whispered out of earshot by bigots to bigots.
		<_Jym_>
: Jym Dyer : Nashua, NH : ...{allegra,decvax,ucbvax}decwrl!rhea!vaxuum!dyer :