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It is because of people like you that

No. It is not ok with me to say that. Gay is not a synonym for stupid. Gay is not an insult, and I will not allow you to use it like one. It is because of people like you That our society is intolerant, ignorant, and unforgiving. It is because of people like you That our society revolves around the chauvinistic cult That men are not manly if they don’t show preference For a butts and tits attached To a brainless body. It is because of people like you That hundreds of tormented, depressed teens attempt suicide Every year. It is because of people like you That many succeed. It is because of you That one of my best friends is addicted to drugs Struggling with alcoholism And self-loathing Because he can’t admit to himself That he might be gay. So no. It is not ok with me. That you are openly homophobic. Because what if I were gay? With my pretty face and big boobs, Would you treat me differently? Would you still joke around and flirt? Because in the end, Homophobia is the same thing as Xenophobia Racism And sexism. And the only thing that separates you And the openly gay boy that you Hate so much is that he has strength to go against the very tide that has swept you and morals away.
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