By PHILLIP MILANO (Space hijacked by MySpace) D.T.A.’s Friends Comments Displaying 11 of 1,005 comments (View All Add Comment) ———————————- Will, 17, Pine Grove, Calif. Sep 18 6:01P Why do so many people refer to non-sexually related items or actions as “gay”? The word has developed nearly the same importance as “stupid.” ———————————- Kelly, 20, straight, Los Angeles Sep 18 …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question To American Indians: Do you feel it’s right that you still receive compensation or benefits for things that didn’t happen to you directly? Acat, white female, West Monroe, N.Y. Replies The compensations derived from the near extinction of American Indians by “settlers” of various invading nations were agreed to by the government of the United States …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do the French dislike Americans? Patricia C., 56, Texas Replies Perhaps from a different (older) perspective, we Europeans see something in the U.S. which we don’t like. One of the main reasons I dislike the U.S. is its refusal to join the Kyoto agreement. Plus, since the Cold War, America has strived to be the …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Since I’ve been pregnant with my first child, complete strangers come up to me and rub my belly. Why do people think this is socially acceptable? Tracy, 25, Jacksonville Replies Some people are not socially educated. While I was pregnant, people found joy in knowing of the miracle of life growing inside. That elicits an urge …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do hearing people treat us deafies like we are not fit for their society? They act like they want nothing to do with us. They get aggravated with us. Or they attempt to talk louder, slower and with wider mouth movement. What gives? Kimberly, 48, deaf, Jacksonville Replies How are we supposed to talk to …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I am only 14 but feel much older. I connect more with my parents and members of their generation. My classmates do not understand me. Do any other teens feel as I do? J., female, Jacksonville Replies I always enjoyed speaking with adults. But being mature for your age will leave you lonely in high school. …