[Vance]

When I came out, I was particularly sensitive to the word ‘queer’ because it was the term my father used before he knew I was gay. However, this makes me appreciate our claiming this word for our community even more. Beyond that, I don’t think I’d consider any phrase offensive. I’m a fag, I’m queer … why would I consider it offensive to be called such? However, even ‘gay’ or ‘homosexual’ can be used hatefully. I don’t care what the pickup full of rednecks chasing after me is yelling, I’m getting the hell out of there. Regarding ‘nigger,’ I think it’s understandably awkward and difficult not to construe hostility for someone who is not a member of the black culture to use the word.

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Name : Vance, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 35, City : San Francisco, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,