hmmm, to be depressing or not to be...?

[eastmeetswest]

I got my Econ exam back, and to let everyone know, I have never received that low of a grade on a exam in my life ever. I suppose it had to happen sooner or later, but I am really unhappy with myself...I guess moreso initially than now. My parents have been more than encouraging about the situation, so that's been very helpful, and so have my

Comments

[stopthat]

Why do you say "LGBT community?" To me, it seems like that phrase implies that gays band together and somewhat self-segregate themselves from the "straight community."

In my experience, the majority of gays don't try to create their own communities. The exception, of course, would be the "gay districts" of cities, which I've always found to be immensely sad. But most gays don't identify themselves by their sexuality. Most gays aren't incredibly active in the gay rights movement, and thus aren't spending the majority of their time with a group of mostly gay people. Most gay people have more straight friends than gay friends.

You were right. It is "so much more of an issue of each individual." I guess I'm just saying, I don't like the term "LGBT community."

I understand what he means

[fadingmelody]

Brett, though I understand and also believe what you say...Denny was using the term because it is the term used on college campuses, especially here at UM. Though I am not fond of labels, or seperation into communities...here on campus it used mostly to be an "all encompassing" term of identities for people just to make it simpler. Also, I hate to point out that unfortunately many a gay/bi/trans person do tend to make their own communities...especially in a college atmosphere. I don't like it, but it happens. So basically I'm just saying don't read to deep into Denny's use of term, cause it really stems from UM terminology.

- Bobby

Re: I understand what he means

[lolax]

thanks bobby! i'm also wondering what other term would be appropriate other than "LGBT community"...?

Re: I understand what he means

[fadingmelody]

well, there is that whole thing they are doing now to try and start using the term "Queer" a lot again, to serve as the all encompasing label. I know why they are trying, but I hate the term. To me it means what it means..."weird"...which in turn implies a difference from "normal"....and I am rambling so yeah, anyways..awesome LJ icon Rach!

Rights and issues

[lady_rae_marie]

Hey Denny, did you know that when you get married that you'll have 1138 rights that you didn't have before you got married?

If you need any facts with groups and what not, I can talk to MECA over here where I am. We are trying to make it so that there isn't a community of homosexuals and what not. That everybody is the same. That's why we call it fight for Marriage Equality instead of Same-sex marriage.

Re: Rights and issues

[cheeseandchalk]

marriage is dumb
and an empty institution.
and a bad idea.

Re: Rights and issues

[lady_rae_marie]

I love being married. It's fun.

Re: Rights and issues

[eastmeetswest]

You don't need to tell the 50% of marriages that end up in divorce! But, I do have to say I plan on getting married and having children, as empty of an institution as marriage may be.

[shigen]

hmmm, to be depressing or not to be...?

Hmm...that's a tough one. I think I'm going to have to go with "not to be". ^_^ Just think happy thoughts. Lol.

Hope the rest of your week gets better--and I hope you have a fun time in Chicago!

[eastmeetswest]

Yay! Thanks, Ross. Hope the final months of your senior year are going well.