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Originally Posted by Fozzie_DeBear
Hey Bruce, I agree that everyone has the right to choose for themselves what they like to experience. It is kinda like food, I can honestly say that I really don't like brussel sprouts, I have given them an honest chance. Of cpurse i will eat the little *******s when the in-laws come over (they love 'em) but given a chance I prefer not to partake. Does that mean that I am a sproutist? No. Am I ignorant? Maybe. Do I respect the opinion of those who love BS? Sure.
No problem, however there is sometimes value in challenging yourself to experience something uncomfortable.
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I fully understand where you are coming from. And honestly, I do appreciate what you have said. I will politely add that this is solely based on my own opinion, and I am of the opinion that this adds no value to me. Sure, the in-laws analogy is quite valid, but my approach would be vastly different from yours. I think we are all capable of handling different situations differently. In my case, I would politely decline the brussel sprouts. I would ensure them that it is nothing in regards to their cooking, but just my preference for certain vegetation. I think this can be handle in a diplomatic way without upsetting them.
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This whole debate to me seems strange. Are we subcribing to an absolute here? By saying that if we do not open our minds and give 2 guys having sex with each other a chance means that we are a) not open minded, b) a child/teenager who groupthinks, c) not educated, to me seems strange. If we are subcribing to an absolute, then everyone's experience will be the same. We are, therefore, saying that every man's discomfort in seeing this is wrong and unenlightened, not abiding by the principles of liberal thinking.
Sounds like societal thinking to me.
If you haven't notice, our society has moved towards a more liberal stance. It is now unacceptable to feel uncomfortable in viewing 2 men have sex. Ironic isn't it?