Yeah, it really makes me sick that people think that I'm gay just because I don't condemn LGBT. I'm just someone who knows how to respect other people, and someone who minds my own business.

I agree with you. It's your choice and people should respect you. Support Animal Rights doesn't mean you have to be an animal, right? Remember that some people are Stereotypes. They conclude something based on one judgement or a random information.

No harm in being honest. If they hate you because you declare your heterosexuality, they need to rethink their cause.

No, the truth is always the best. You support us; you are not gay. Simple to me:)

No, Lisa, it's not. And you are NOT in the minority. I have lots of supportive, straight friends. if people think less of them for supporting us, well..that's their problem.

Hi, Lisa, it's me, RosieG...I'd like to ask you a question, if it is not too impertinent...are you only upset about the GLBT's being disrespected and hounded or are you equally upset about all other forms of prejudice and denigration? I see you always talking about the same subject...to me, all prejudice and disrespect is disgusting...I don't have a "favorite"...I'm just wondering if your passion extends to all of those who have been the subject of intolerance, bigotry and persecution. Hope my question doesn't anger you..but I'd really like to know. Thanks. :)

I know how you feel...I'm pro gay...but I'm straight as well... when someone rags me about being pro gay...I just say every one is eentitled to prosue happiness...I mean come on...it's in our constitution...and if being gay is what you want... and are proud to say i'm gay then...more power to you....

People who support equal rights for LGBT people come from all walks of life and all orientations. No one should assume I'm a woman just because I support equal rights for women. [Of course, it helps that I have two sisters . . . ] You know the old saying about "when you ASSUME " lol However, there are a lot worse things people could think about you, no? Is it that big a deal that anonymous people over the Internet, who will never meet you in person, make such assumptions? You are doing exactly the right thing in politely correcting wrong assumptions. And you get boatloads of support for championing the cause of equal rights!

'lisa' their just bigots ...you know as well as I do that bigots come in all shapes and sizes ...from all walks of life and from all types of sexual orientations... now being bisexual as you know I am I have coped heaps of shit over 40+ years and I have learned that most times they are just jealous.. of what ? doesn't make any difference but most times they are just that ..jealous and backwards in their thinking because they think that you MUST be gay/lesbian to support their rights and I still find that amazing that they(gays/lesbians)do more abusing of there supporters than stra8's do when they find out their not gay or lesbians ....just do what I do ..tell em to blow it out there arse ..hypocrites!.. because it IS what they are

Your right, your orientation should not and does not matter...If I were you i would decline to even get into a conversation about your orientation. Thats a good way to make it clear that it doesnt matter.

It's never disrespectful to tell the truth! The whole point of the gay rights movement is the ability to live our lives openly, without having to live a lie, so that means you too! If anything, it's important for homophobic people to see straight people supporting gay rights. It lets them know this is not a "gay vs straight" issue, it's a civil rights issue. So be straight and proud!

Sorry, I actually DID think you were gay. I'm sure most GLBT people are quite fine with the truth about your orientation, and appreciate the support. It's not disrespectful. As to being sick of correcting misconceptions... I'd say, get used to it. That just comes with the territory, it's part of the job.

Thanks for supporting us. Sorry if it confuses some folks. Just politely correct them.

Not even a little bit...honesty is the BEST policy..lol Besides...we can't exactly SEE each other all that well here, even with photos...if you are straight and SINGLE...what if you meet someone here that you are attracted to??? HE would need to be straight too..right? Naw...if someone gets their panties in a knot...they need to chill out and calm down!

I stopped correcting people about my sexual orientation because I decided it just doesn't matter. It isn't an insult for people to think I'm gay, and really it's the least worrisome of the misconceptions people have about me. I don't consider it disrespectful to correct people if they have a misconception about you, but unless you're planning to have sex with that person, I just don't think it's an issue at all.

dont listen to them, they are mad that you have a openmind, and that you are not bashing with them. I am glad that you stand up for what's right :)

Of course it's not disrespectful. You wouldn't have a problem with a gay person telling a straight person they were gay, would you? I'm straight and fully support gay rights as well. (For every reason imaginable.) I DO think that even people who can't agree with them morally should be able to agree with them politically. We're all equal citizens here...

I suppose it only matters to people who are insecure in their own sexuality. If people know whether they are gay or straight they don't need to know if anyone else is. People who behave like you describe are way too concerned about other people's sexuality. Aren't they getting enough of their own?

It's not at all disrespectful to us GLBT people (G, in my case) to correct people who misunderstand your support for us. And you're right that it shouldn't matter -- but it does. You know, when Congressman Barney Frank came out of the closet in 1987, his campaign did a poll in his district. That poll included these two questions: "Would you vote for a candidate if that candidate were gay?" and "Do you think an openly gay person can be elected to Congress?" The results were overwhelmingly "Yes" on the first question and "No" on the second one. Barney got re-elected (easily). What he took from that poll is that there are a whole lot of straight people who treat gay people fairly, but who think they're alone in doing that. So does it matter that you're straight? Well, it matters to us GLBT folks because we'd want to support you in finding happiness just like you're supporting us in the same thing. But there's one more point: standing up for your own civil rights, and your right to be treated equally in society is simply rational self-interest. Standing up for your neighbors' and friends' right to get the same level of respect? Well, as they say in the MasterCard commercial: "Priceless." Thank you.

same things happens to me all the time. "Wish you wouldn't say {insert homophobic remark here}" "why, Are you, like, a lesbian!? I mean, no offence." Usually I just say. "None taken. But no I'm not, actually." as you can probably tell from above conversation. I am in highschool. *rolls eyes*