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10. Very bitter tone to this article, which is unfortunate.

Reply to KamaAina (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 01:52 PM

Jun 2016

A lot of white, hetero CIS-gendered people have gays, lesbians, and transgendered people in their lives that they care deeply about. They are our friends and family members!

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Dear White, Hetero, Cis People: Please Don't Co-Opt This Tragedy [View all] KamaAina Jun 2016 OP

VERY presumptuous piece leftynyc Jun 2016 #1

Yeah, pretty ridiculous. "Please don't have any public feelings that ally you with us, or condemn villager Jun 2016 #2

Yea it's stupid, King_David Jun 2016 #14

This article is obnoxious... tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #3

And only gays were killed or injured. B2G Jun 2016 #7

Alrighty then. Taking down my rainbow flag avatar. nt B2G Jun 2016 #4

I don't think she intends for us to go that far. KamaAina Jun 2016 #6

How do you know straight people arent among the injured and deceased?? B2G Jun 2016 #8

I'm pretty sure the mother of 11 who was there with her gay son, was straight... not 100% sure.. boston bean Jun 2016 #11

Know your place white hetero and cis people. AngryAmish Jun 2016 #5

That HAS to be a parody or satire... Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #9

Very bitter tone to this article, which is unfortunate. Quantess Jun 2016 #10

WTF? I frequently go to gay clubs (not as much as when I was younger) Coventina Jun 2016 #12

I won't co-opt it but sure as shit speak out against homophobia. Listening hard and calling out bigo uppityperson Jun 2016 #13

Pretty counterproductive piece. n/t Throd Jun 2016 #15