A strange but happy member of the royal family enjoying a cigarette while mixing greens

Originally written Sunday March 12, 2006 This particular rant is dedicated to three really good friends. The first one is a lesbian by the name of Trish who I had a crush on, she had a nice attitude, and a great bod, and even though she chooses women over

Homosexuals, where to start. First off, congratulations on your choice of lifestyle. I'm glad you can freely express that choice without fear of prejudice. Now that's out of the way I have to ask, why must some of you express your sexual preference to the point of annoyance or try to convert those who won't change their mind on their choice in the pursuit of cheap sex? It annoys me when a gay guy or girl must announce to everyone in the vicinity of their voice that their life is fabulous only because of the fact they prefer the same sex. Once again I'm happy you are able to make your own choices but don't make a fool of yourself and prance around like a show pony. You don't see me running to strangers, grabbing them by the shoulders while screaming out the fact that I love vaginas, it just seems rude. Now for the coverts who endlessly try to turn straight men and women to their side like some twisted version of Darth Vader all I say is "F**k…off…" I understand that it's hard to find somebody who also enjoys same sex relationships and asking someone doesn't hurt, but no means no. Not maybe, or even yes if you bug me enough, just plain old no. When a gay guy calls me cute, sexy, or that they want to spend the rest of their life with them I am flattered and take the compliment but decline the offer. They grumble a little but life goes on. I hate the ones that use lines like, "Don't knock it until you try it." Or my favorite, "One night and you'll change your mind." And badger me until restraining orders come into play. I also ask what's with the flamers and dykes? They don't bug me and I don't really have anything against them in any way whatsoever, matter of fact I know some who pull it off remarkably well, I'm just intrigued that someone who is completely turned off by the opposite sex decides to mimic their actions. Flamers dressing like a tomboy, speaking with a girlish lisp, dykes butching their hair, dressing like some lumberjack or K.D. Lang, etc... . I agree that what I just wrote is a little stereotypical, but there are some out there that make me wonder. Funny thing is a lot of my friends, male and female, who are gay frown upon such types I just mentioned, so there's hope yet. In closing I will summarize my feelings on the matter;

Making your choice and standing by that choice is highly commendable, you just don't have to announce it to the whole world every five minutes.

Don't make a fool of yourself and those you represent.

Don't force your views on others. You can discuss pros and cons of your way of life in a civil manner if you realize no means no.