— Homophobia: The fear that another man will treat you like you treat women.

[Behind the Aegis]

81. The lanuguage is sometimes created for the need.

I don't know why some bigotry carries the "-ism" suffix, as opposed to the "-phobia" suffix, some have different incarnations (misandry, misogyny). I reckon that some it may have to do with how it sounds. I do know the '-phobia' causes some consternation with a number of people because people claim they aren't "afraid of" gays, Muslims, etc. It is because the suffix being used is a sociological term, and not the psychological one, though, I have seen cases where the person involved could very well be diagnosed with the psychological pathology.

It is understandable that for some they try to tie their particular "bigotry" into everything, and make it take a forefront, when other issues are being discussed. It is a fancy way to "jingle keys" and create a "look over there" situation.

As for talking to Sullivan, I see no need for your unsolicited advice. I made comments on THIS site and it doesn't require me making comments anywhere else, nor does it negate what I have said in relations to what others have said here.