I'm not cool with it. There is something wrong with you.

The question is are you okay with being gay. Who cares what others think as long as they don't interfere with your rights. And yes I know that there are people who interfere with gay rights.

I really don't care what your sexual orientation is, nor do I feel it is any of my business. I'm not sure that you are going to get an accurate study on the number of people who have a problem with homosexuals. Bais is self-identifying, and not likely to be accurately reported. Peace out... ******************************************** To those rating me down on this: Who exactly do you think you are? Do you REALLY think you know better than I do what my thoughts are on this? It asked for my OPINION. I gave it. I fail to see how my answer can be considered anything other than "useful" since I gave what the question asked for.

To be completely honest I have no problem with people being gay, straight, bi or whatever as long as they do no harm to others. Hey it's your choice. Go for it. But (and I can't help this so don't think I am insulting, it's an instinctive reaction), I find the sight of two men kissing somewhat disturbing. Don't ask me why two women together doesn't affect me similarly, I have no idea. But if I saw it in the street I would just look away. And two men having sex - the idea doesn't bother me either. It's just kissing. How wierd is that? As an aside, would you say you are a good dancer? Or is that just a stereotype?

I don't have a problem with people being gay. I think it is a difficult and confusing lifestyle, one I would not want to have. I have several friends who are gay. They are wonderful people, but the identification with their sexuality seems to come first, rather than the person they are. I wonder if they are trying to struggle with this in some way or are not at peace with it.

It is none of my business whether you are straight or gay, so of course I have no problem with anyone else's sexual orientation.

I am a 52 year old white heterosexual female. I have no problem with anyone's sexual orientation, and I don't feel it is necessary for me to know what anyone's sexual orientation is unless they choose to tell me. Unfortunately we still haven't reached a point socially that gay or bisexual persons can enjoy their freedom without repercussions, so I do feel concern for people whose lifestyles are the target of ignorance. To the person(s) who downrated -- this is an OPINION question. Learn the difference or get out.

As a gay rights activist, not only am I OK with you being gay, I am doing everything I can to defend your right to be gay.

i have no problem with somebody being gay, but only as long as they are born that way, unlike some, who are simply curious or want to 'stand out'. i'm sure you have a perfectly legit reason. (i.e. - you were born that way.)

i don't know that i really Care so much because, i mean, you're walking your walk & i'm walking mine, you know? but the image of gay sex does kinda gross me out. (please don't take offense, i can assure you that i don't mean any offense!) i figured out that it's because if you think about the physical act of sexual intercouse (Any kind of sexual intercourse) in a purely clinical way then it is pretty unappealing, kinda gross, right? & since that's the only way that i can imagine gay sex, then that's what i'm left with -- that clinical, kinda gross, imagery. the Only reason that i don't get grossed out by heterosexual sex is because i can view it from a more subjective, sexy, point of view, if you get my drift. haha. so... if my theory is correct, it begs the question... do You find Heterosexual sex kinda gross? you do, right? a little bit? maybe even people who think that they're prejudiced against gays aren't really prejudiced at all. they're just getting ick'd out by the ick-y clinical act of sexual intercourse! which is perfectly reasonable. now, if those people could separate it out & realize that that's all it is... who knows?

No problem.

I love gay guys. Why are people rating this down? It's an opinion.

I am not gay, but some of my friends are gay. these friends are just like everyone else. the only difference is their preference for a sexual partner. i can live with that. I do not aree with same sex marriages. even if a child is adopted, in this type of marriage, the child does not receive the needed benefits of a real mother and father for guidance. If God had meant there to be only one sex on earth, he would not have created adam and eve. besides, how could two same sex people have had children, for all of our future? we would not be here today. I compare people who are gay to people throughout the world with different languages. again, if God wanted all the people to be as one, he would not have given individual languages to people of different parts of the globe. Sexual preference is a persons own individual choice. I love my wife.

yea

I don't care who you sleep with, as long as they are a consenting adult. I do however find it bizarre and theatrical when I see a man emulating a woman's mannerisms and vice versa.

I don't have a problem with it- but then- I don't get why you care what I think.

To each his own. I have no problem with it. Isn't the gift of free will great?!

I feel that this depends mainly on the area you live in. Some areas are more conservative and some areas don't bother interfering with other people's business regaredless of their opinions. Around where I live there are many homosexuals and they can go east to get a Civil Union or go south and try to get married before legislature amends the State Constitution. THere is some grumbling but for the most part people here don't care much. In the South and the Bible Belt people tend to be a little more uppity about that sort of thing, but so long as you aren't flaunting your sexual preference you should be left alone. I would likely catch more flak for my outspoken anti-dogmatism. That said, there are also many that would consider it one of those things for God to judge and not them, so you shouldn't have too much of a problem.

I don't have problems with gays, like i said, everyones equal, but you also have to ask yourself, the same question. Stupid person who keeps rating down answers, no respect for people. Honestly.

I'm also gay, and for the first time my boyfriend and I went to the gay bar downtown Toronto last week (I shouldn't call it a gay bar because it is so diverse, there are 50% straight people there, about 25% lesbians, 20% gay men, and 5% transsexuals)... we were just watching one of the shows together and within a couple hours we had 3 people come up to us (all straight) telling us how much they respected the bar we were at, how great we looked together, and how much fun the 'gay community' is... I find that in the past couple years homosexuality has been more widely accepted (at least in north america)... and it's great!!! For anyone that does have a problem with it... well they will have to get used to it since it is becoming more widely accepted. Maybe some religions don't tollerate it, but it's not something that is 'acquired'... this has been proven. for example for all the straight people out there that think it's a choice let me ask you this: when did you CHOOSE to be straight? Welcome to the year 2006 people :)

No problem with me. I think everyone is entitled to do their own thing as long as it doesn't impact anyone else against their wishes. People should be free to do and believe in whatever they want.

there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. You can't help who you love!

Honestly, I have no problem whatsoever with homosexuality or bisexuality. I'll admit that I don't know very many gay men, so sometimes when I'm around them, I'm scared that I'll accidentally say something stupid or create an awkward situation. Despite my potential social clumsiness, I don't mind gay people and I am a passionate advocate of gay rights.

I have no problem with the sexual private life of others. As long as each party is willing-- have at it.. do what you like. The fact that someone is gay has no effect on my life. It is no different than knowing someone that is straight or bi. I am not their partner, so why the heck should I care.

I have no problem with anyone being gay. Most of my frinds are. I think in this day and age most peole dont have a problem with it. One thums up from Norway.

Since you asked. No. I don't have a problem. I don't happen to believe it's right, but I also believe that It's not my business. I do happen to believe in the biblical God, and that he is not okay with it. However, I also maintain awareness that He is not stopping you from doing what you desire to do with your life. Since I don't really think I should be putting myself above Him, I have no desire to interfere with your life choices. I also happen to believe that we as the human race are so far removed from perfection, that it is altogether possible that imbalances in our genetic makeup could very well be causing some of us to do, and desire things that were not part of our creators natural plan at the start. If this is the case, He knows, and He is the only one qualified to judge whether we are making consious choices to do anything we do, or are making the choices based on things we have no control over. I'm not qualified to make that judgement, as I am just as geneticaly, or otherwise, screwed up as anyone else. "Let the one of you who is without sin cast the first stone." Well, I'm not exacly without sin, so I don't judge. Even if you thought in the back of your mind that it were wrong and keep on doing it, it's still not my place to judge you, whether or not choice is involved. Now let's get complicated. I have three sons. I have often wondered how I would handle it if one of THEM came to me and asked a quesion like yours. You know what? I haven't as yet figured out what the answer would be to them. It's a much easier question to answer when it's someone you don't know asking it. It gets a lot harder for someone with my convictions, when the asker is a close relative. Especially your own child. I honestly don't know yet. But I do think about it. I only hope, if it ever happens, that I've prepared for it, and don't have to hedge over it.

i love gay people. i mean, elton john is gay, come on. you have to love that guy.

it doesnt matter who on earth are ok with it or not. the biggest question of all you need to ask yourself is, is our god, the creator of all things in heaven and on earth ok with it? and with all due respect he did make one man and one woman in the begining. not two of the same sex. and it is only through imperfection that this world has got to be where it is now.

I'm not gay, however i feel that there's nothing wrong with being gay. In fact i'm happy you're secure enough to come out, i know some people who fear that they won't be excepted and hide the truth. I'm an officer in my school's GSA club, Gay Straight Alliance, actually and we promote tolerance and provide knowledge to anyone who seeks it.

Your sexual preference is a personal and private matter of yours. It is nobody's business to judge you. You have right to live as you want according to your own conscience, not of others.

yes god did make us perfect but he also gave us free will

I'm also gay. Needless to say, I have no problem with your being gay. Wait, there is a need to say that, sad as it is. How many "ex-gay" people or anti-gay gays are out there going around beating their Drum of Intolerance and Denial? There is a current undermining of basic human rights and dignity that has not always been there, nor shall it always be. One can only hope for the time that the prefix "gay" can be dropped altogether. After that, all that remains are just "people".

I think it is great. You are a really great person who is not afraid to tell anyone about who you are.

I am fine with it,as you would be fine with me being straight.

I see everyone as equal regardless of there sexual orientation, race, age, or culture, or religion!!! And proud of you for not being afraid of what other people think of you. To each his own.

I am a hetro female and do not have any problems with those of the population that are gay. I also don't have any issues with race. I know that there will be people set in their ways that may disagree with me but I don't mind. I hope that we have come far enough as a human race to care more about others and hate less. Many of my friends happen to be gay and many aren't but all of them are wonderful people. It's not the sexual preference that someone should be judged by but for the person they are as a whole. I do have one question though. I often see televised clips of the parade floats on gay pride day and many of the float people are dressed in, how do I say it, some very explicit and very little clothing coverage. Again, I probably wouldn't dress that way on a float and I don't mind that they do, but does it represent an accurate image of the gay population? My gay friends don't dress like that. Now I'm asking because I don't know and if someone could answer this that would be great.

I don't see a problem with it I think everyone has a right to be who they want and live the way they want. I personally think people make too big of a deal out of it. You only get ot live once so live your life how you choose and do whatever makes you happy.

no problem.

I think it's fine to be gay, to who you are. You are very lucky to be born at a time when there are many gay communities around and you can find others to share your life with openly. Be well and happy. Best wishes

Absolutely, no problem with homosexuality whatsoever, and I think it's a real shame that people still do have problems with it.

As a Christian, I am willing to accept you for who you are although I may not agree with how you choose to live your life. But, it is your life and you have free-will to live it as you see fit, just as I do as a straight person. As I answered in a previous question, I have a gay uncle. Just because he's gay doesn't mean I love him or his partner any less. And as a Christian, I believe that God is the ultimate judge and it's up to Him, not me, to convict a person. I have enough in my own life to deal with without having to worry about what someone else is doing with their life. I would be just as comfortable being your friend and hanging out as I would with anyone else. Although I don't believe in the life choices you've made, I do applaud you for having the courage to admit to being gay. Deep down I don't believe being gay is born into you (that's just my opinion), but I'm sure it has to be a horrible internal struggle in your soul trying to figure it all out, and then having the courage to say what you believe. You are a human being and deserving of respect and friendship from everyone because you are a person and I'm sure have a lot to offer as a friend yourself.

I'm a straight male but I like bi women

No problem - I just don't want to see you kanoodling - but then I don't like seeing people kanoodling in general - gay or otherwise.

Completely acceptable and okay in my books. Personally, I don't see any reason good enough for being against it.

I am totally fine with gay people and all other forms of sexualty. I'm also going to say that i'm christian and i am disgusted with the people on here who claim to be christian, but actually just use it as a disguise to be self ritious hypocrits. If people believe in God, then they must also believe that God made you, and at any rate, everyone sins, why should you feel so sorry for yours, especially when it's just following your heart. However, (and i'm sorry if this upsets anyone) I personally hate the thought of anal sex - and that's not a gay thing, i think its gross between any sex. however, what you do between closed doors is your descision, and i'm just not gonna watch, I also don't think that makes me like gay people any less, it just makes me dislike myself for being closed minded.

I think gays are just fine, and I'm sure that the Jesus of the Bible would have peacefully sat down to dinner with them. I'm not sure if any of the so-called Christians making answers here would peacefully sit down with homosexuals to have dinner with them.

No problem at all here. A person is a person NOT a sexual orientation.

I think it is a matter of what a person wants...I'm not one to judge. However I would not do it myself I beleive what ever your preference is should be your business.

i do not care in the least, do whatever u wanna do...

totally fine with it just dont try to hit on me or nothign cuz i aint like that thats what i think about it 3 of my friends are lezbians

i love gay men. they've been my best friends, my roommates, i could go on and on. fortunately all my gay friends are totally in love with me and i them. i don't think i have any friends that aren't gay. well, i'm pretty close to my sister in law, but, mostly, no i don't have a problem with it. no more of a problem than i do with one who is not gay.

I honestly don't care. I think no one should care. It's not affecting them. It's your life.

I have no problem with it.

Good on you for being open enough to admit your sexuality. I am okay with you or anyone else being gay, each to their own. What i don't like though are those 'closet' gays, those not willing to admit it.

I have no problem with it.Be who you are and be happy.Your sexual orientation does not reflect solely who you are.Anyone who doesn't like it,can beg off.

I'm okay with it, but I know people who aren't.

cool by me, I could be gay too

Be whatever you want, we won't criticise(bad spelling) you because of that! You're a human dude!

You are who you are. I am who I am. It doesn't matter if we are gay are straight. I have no problem with any of it. What I do have a problem with is people who feel it's their duty to judge other people based on sexual orientation. Who cares if your neighbor, friend, uncle, or son is attracted to another man. The only thing that should matter to you is if he is a good person.

Kudos to you for being straightforward, honest and brave. By asking this very question you risked opening the proverbial can of worms that is this very topic... I am okay with everyone's sexuality. In fact, I am so okay with sexuality that I make a point specifically not to label myself anymore. I am a woman in a heterosexual marriage, but anything can happen. It's not a choice; your life just kind of makes itself up along the way. If it were a choice, this world would be a very very boring place. Thank you for being a good example of courage for others who are too afraid of what the world would do if it knew.

I believe, and know that God created man to be with woman. But I also know that we have been taught the truth, and some of us run from it. Sin is Sin. God has created us to serve Him, but in His word it says "Vengeance Is Mine". So whatever we choose to do on the face of this earth, is all at our own discretion. God has layed out the way, although sometime we as people try to act like we don't know. I have to say God is all around, and He is coming back soon. This is TRUTH. We need to get ourselves together, because every man will be judged by Him.When we choose to walk in our own way, sometimes we are walking on FIRE, and need to stop playing games. God Bless.

I am fine with it.I am not gay but I see no problem with it and I don't get why people make a big deal out of it.It is not if you choose to be this way.It jsut happend.People need to get over the fact that people are gay and don't make a big deal aobut it.Also they should allow gay marriage everywhere.

It makes no difference to me what a persons sexual preference is. That is not what defines a person. And anyone who has a problem with it is not comfortable in their own sexuality and hide behind excuses like religion. Be with who makes you happy and who makes you a better person. Its just that simple. The rest is NO ONE ELSE"S BUSINESS~!

I am cool with it. Be yourself...I have a much bigger problem with liars.

I think that if you refer to the USA public at large, not AnswerBag folks, there is a lot of negative opinion about gay folks. This is by virtue of ignorance or lack of contact with average GLBT folks. These opinions are largely stratified by region. Ie. the so-called Biblebelt harbors plenty of homophobic people, whereas NYC and San Francisco present plenty of folks who go by "live and let live". But overall, I'd say that most USA citizens are a bit nervous about GLBT citizens...especially the more flamboyant guys and gals. Globally, you're going to run into plenty of cultural homophobia, with the exceptions of Western Europe, the UK, Australia and other westernized modern democratic nations. The third world will present many ignorant people who either don't want to deal with gay folks or have internalized religio-politically motivated hatred either because they are severly closeted or they loathe people who are different--many are xeonophobic as well. In the middle east, the Islamic authorities put GLBT people to death by hanging or stoning. The institutionalized hatred is so bad that GLBT folks are leaving in droves, if they survive the slaughter. People in general don't like minorities or so-called outsiders. It's a hurdle to overcome...but it's not impossible. Being gay is an asset, remember your fellow travellers and allies, but keep in mind the above cautions. Being gay is something to enjoy and to celebrate. I find it sad when so many people claim to be tolerant, but turn around and say or write "don't flaunt it" or something very similar. When that is said or written, I see the true attitude. I hope you have success and enjoy your beautiful sexuality and the challenges that will cause you to grow strong spiritually and mentally. Keep true to yourself and enjoy your journey. Peace and love to you. swabby

I don't care what your sexuality is, thats your business. Aka. I am ok with it.

personally, you are who you want to be, and no persons personality differs because of their sexual orientation. nobody on here can say they hate you already because to be quite frank they dont know you. x

no i dont have a problem with any gays i have friends that are gay as long as i dont have to here about a guys sex life im fine

I have absolutley no problem with it. If it what makes you feel good-- I say go for it. It's just like us straight people. it's what makes us happy and what makes us feel good so we go for it. why should you deny your feelings just because some of society says its wrong?

I know I'm being a rebel, but I don't think it's right to be gay. I think most of society thinks it's ok- and probably a lot do because if you don't support it then you 're "terrible." I don't think it's right- I'm a Christian- does that make me biased? I do believe that if God thought it was alright to be gay he would give Adam Eve and Steve. Then man would have a choice from the start- approval that it's alright to be gay. ...Maybe you don't care what God thinks- then why do you care if it's ok to other people? If something's right then you should be able to do it with confidence- knowing that completely inside you could not be any better of a person.

I'm bi and i honestly dont give a fuck who cares but i dont go around flauting it because it shouldnt matter!

I don't agree with being gay, I think it's unnatural and no one is "born gay" but I have some gay friends and I don't care what other people do, but personally I have a problem with it and I would be upset if my kids or anyone in my family decided to become gay. However I do feel it is more acceptable for sexual contact between two women rather than two men but not emotional relationships. Oh, and I'm a female so I'm not saying that because I have some female on female fantasy that most men have.

I'm perfectly OK with it. No problem here.

Your business.

Don't worry about what others think or if they have a problem. It's their problem. I may get turned down at the pearly gates but it won't be for judging others. I can't see "God" or whoever worrying about two people falling in love even if they are the same sex. People should clean up their own backyards before they clean others.

I'm fine with it. If someone is a good person what does their sexual orientation matter.

To each his own. I have no problems with homosexuality unless they try to make it compulsary! I have acquaintances of both persuasions, and their private life is not my business

If you asked me 20 years ago my answer would have been different. Today, I'm OK with it. I have worked with a number of individuals with different lifestyle and sexual preferences. I have seen blatent homophobic behavior in the work place. My thoughts are basically this: Who am I to be the arbiter of someone else's life or morality? Do what makes you happy. To hell with those who are intolerant and can't accept you for who you are.

Unless you want to make love to my perfectly formed but slightly fat body, it's none of my business whatsoever. Have fun and if it's makes you happy, do it.

I am not gay but I am very curious as to why at this day and age(not to mention homosexuality exist as long as we do)it is still an issue to debate? what the f does anyone care about what the other is doing in the bedroom?- why is all this gay thing is almost refered to as a race of their own- what? are they from another planet or something?- so long as people aren't abusing to get pleasured- I don't see what it has to do with me?

I'm from New Orleans, so I don't have any sense of what the country at large thinks about it. It's been an open and accepted thing in New Orleans for a very long time so people are quite tolerant of it. Homophobia exists but is rarely more intense than snickering and jokes - not hatred. I don't know anyone that wouldn't try and save you if you were drowning any more or less than they would a straight person.

Since you have 92 answers, I figured I would be 93. I have worked with many gay and lesbian individuals and they all got treated by me the same as anyone else would. Since I don't plan on having sex with you or receiving a blood transfusion from you, your sexual activities mean nothing to me. If you look into the scriptures, you will see that homosexuality is a condemned practice. I can't change anyone, they would have to change themselves. I've worked with a lot of fornicators and adulterers too, and they got the same dignified treatment.

what do you mean? why should you give a "crap" about what others think of your life ,preferences or color for that ,matter. if they dont like it or accept it...thats their problem!. I dont have a problem with your preference, but why should you care one way or another!! "now, those shoes, they got to go!! don t wear those in my house!, and how could you wear that color of shirt?? see...same thing...its not for me to judge!!!!! live your life as you see fit !

Well, I have no problems with it! if this is your choice then so be it! It dosent change my opinion of you as a person. I think all people should be treated equally despite they're prefrences!

If everyone in the world was the same.It would be a very boring place to exist.No problem here.

I absolutely am fine with it - and I am also absolutely not gay. Anybody who quotes scripture against it - has no free-will - and therefore no opinion of their own. I like women and like it even better when they piss themselves - what would you think of that?? I think it sounds equally solitary myself.

well im 100% fine with gay people..when i would discuss this with others they would often say they were fine withy them too, but they wouldnt want a gay son or daughter. i thought about this deeply and realized i wouldnt mind at all, therefore letting me know i really was 100% perfect with gay pople, but this also let me know alot of people who say they are, truly aren't. Also, a lot of straight guys are very homophobic. It's gotten better over the years, but i still think it has a long way to go.

who are we or anyone else to judge you on your sexual preference. Everyone gets judged everyday for something, you probably dont even know it most of the time. You may be getting judged on your hair cut, or the company you keep. no one has the right to judge but we all do it. i think that sexual preferences should stay in the bedroom. i dont like public displays of affection from anyone, it should also stay behind doors (in my opinion). Dude stop thinking that people are judging your sexuality, maybe you need to accept it a little better yourself.

I'm straight up hetro, and have no idea what one man could find physically attractive about another man, but I have no idea what one person could find remotely pleasurable about listening to country music either. That's obviously NOT a reason to discriminate against someone, and neither is being gay.! I don't believe in persecuting those whose preferences are different to mine. I don't even believe this whole gay/hetro issue should be getting the attention it is! And if it weren't for all the religious nut jobs out there, it wouldn't be. We are all the same! We all have our likes and dislikes! We all deserve the same respect, rights and protections under the law. I've been friends with gays and straights alike and I've never thought it was a big deal.

Personal choice is personal choice, and I have no problem with anyones sexual orentation, race ect.

Im gay but from my experience some people except it then some will judge you as a bad person. See im in college and its great to be who you are but for me and my career choice (trauma doctor) its not the best thing to broadcast your sexuality. Some older professors will try to stunt your growth by denying you an internship or give you grades not based on the quality but your sexuality. So be careful of who you tell, especially if it could affect you getting a job. Even though some people say there not judgemental they really are deep inside.

I used to have a problem with gay guys. I thought that they all carried disease, and tried to hit on you all the time. Then 2 years ago my best friend since second grade came out of the closet. I never expected it, and was kind of creeped out at first, but I eventually realized that a gay guy is just as human as me and shouldnt be dicriminated against at all. I love the guy. He is still my best friend EVER, I just wont sleep in the same bed with him anymore:)

I know that in a perfect world everyone would be judged on the merit of their character, but people are predisposed to stereotyping. I personally feel that if you're a good person, your orientation doesn't matter. I wish it were more common for people to not judge you for one trait!

haha seriously i think ppl who have problems with gay ppl already have problems with themselves...i dt see why the society see a difference in gay ppl..its just someone loving another person...ppl dont say anything when they see a 20 yr old girl with a 40 year old man so wat is the problem with being someone the same sex....id rather be around a gay couple who loves each other than a heterosexual couple who is always fighting...

Totally against it, because God is against it. What HE says is right is right for me and what HE says is wrong is wrong for me. I am a nice and polite person to everyone no matter who they are. I'm not mean nor hateful nor do I ignore them. I pray for them as I do for everyone. My heart goes out to them for I think they are very confused. I have heard some say that, they wish they weren't like that. Linda

I'm okay with you being exactly who you are, whether straight or gay. I encourage you to be yourself and be happy. It's more important to be true to yourself than to please others. I treat others how I want to be treated. For the religious, whether or not a higher power exists and if so, his/her thoughts are known for certain, no person has the right to judge another.

It sound's like you need to here something to make yourself o.k. with it ? There are so many different outlook's that, it shouldn't matter what we think - Just look inside of you for the answer ?? I'm not trying to be rude so Please don't take it that way -- Believe in You - That's what's important --- Pattijo

Im a Hetro male with lots of Gay friends whom I have had some great times with. No problem with it at all. Politics I have a problem with!

Way to go man. I have No problem with it.

Perfectly fine with it.You like what you like,and that shouldn't matter to anyone else but you.