Why is it not ok to be against gay rights?

I was reading a post and this girl is explaining why she is against gay rights. She's being called a bigot and ignorant. But doesn't that mean those people are acting the same way? It's like that saying goes, "If you hate haters, does that make you a hater?" Why is is not ok to have a feeling against gays. I highly doubt this girl is hazing gay people or rallying at Congress against them. So why is it ok to call her names about being "close minded" but she can't have an opinion about being gay?

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Asked by SaraD1989 at 2:09 PM on Jun. 29, 2012 in Politics & Current Events

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It's fine if you keep it as feelings. The problems arise when you start using your "feelings" to keep gays from having rights allowed to heterosexuals

Answer by butterflyblue19 at 2:10 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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i don't have an answer for you, but everyone does have their own opinions. when you express it, you need to be prepared for others' opinions, too.

Answer by dullscissors at 2:10 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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Let me ask you, in your opinion, is it okay to be against different races being able to marry, as long as you don't haze anyone for it?
Because to me, this is the same thing.

Answer by 3libras at 2:12 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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For the same reason it's not ok to be against disabled rights, black rights, Jewish rights or women's rights. Unless you're gunning for Klan membership...then go for it.

Answer by NotPanicking at 2:12 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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Agreed with all of the above.

Answer by tnm786 at 2:14 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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Using your reasoning,if I'm a hater of pedophiles,that makes me just as bad as them somehow??

Answer by butterflyblue19 at 2:14 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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gay rights = basic human rights.... so if you think we need to go back to the dark ages I guess it's ok to be against any one's rights.

Answer by Crafty26 at 2:14 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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Let's be real. Equality for EVERYONE is highly unlikely. If that were the case, no one would succeed in life.

And if someone truly believes against interracial couples than that is their right.

I'm not saying I agree with her. But it seems to be a double standard. You telling someone their beliefs are not ok when their doing the same with you.

Comment by SaraD1989 (original poster) at 2:15 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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Because being gay doesn't mean you shouldn't have the basic human rights, despite how much you disagree with them.

Answer by ABeaverhausen at 2:16 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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But it seems to be a double standard. You telling someone their beliefs are not ok when their doing the same with you. -

there's no double standard..at least by what i wrote. did you post this just so you could use up your DVs on everyone?

Answer by dullscissors at 2:17 PM on Jun. 29, 2012
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