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Hey, well put it like this, you cannot stop how she feels. I think maybe you should tell her that you guys need to talk because something like this MAY ruin your friendship. Tell her you have no problem with her opinion, but the things she does are not necessary and that you think it's disrespectful. If she is a real friend, then she will understand.
--Posted by RocCityzMa21
10:31AM EST 03/30/04
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Well, I think we've all had some sort of prejudice in our lives, but maybe your friend was brought up in a home where her parents didn't approve of homosexuals. Try to figure out why she won't be more open-minded about things like that, then see if you can change her view of things, maybe give her a different perspective of things, good luck!
--Posted by ILuvTheRain
10:31AM EST 03/30/04
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First, don't try to change her views, that's how she feels and her feelings are important. What you need to do is let her know that when she makes homophobic comments it may be hurting someone. Tell her that she is free to feel however she wants, but ripping down posters and making derogatory comments is wrong. If she still doesn't listen, use the example that I use. Tell her that being homophobic is as bad as being racist. Good Luck!!!
--Posted by ystreehugger
10:31AM EST 03/30/04
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Well I think that you need to try to explain to your friend that although everyone has a right to their own beliefs everyone deserves respect. She doesn't have to love homosexuals, just respect them and treat them how she would like to be treated.
--Posted by prinsesmimi
10:31AM EST 03/30/04
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Here is what I would do if I were in your shoes. I would let your school counselor set up a private meeting for just you and your friend, so that she knows you won't turn her in. Make sure that she is willing to listen to what you have to say, and when she is, let her know your views. Be firm, but don't cuss or be too pressing.
--Posted by babybombshell
10:31AM EST 03/30/04
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Well, sometimes you can't change a person's opinion, but you absolutely must stop her from doing stupid, irresponsible things like tearing down those posters. You can tell her that even though she may not agree with gays, it's actually against the law to judge someone based on their sexual preferences, and that what she's doing is hurting people. Hopefully the idea that she's hurting someone will override her hatred of gays.
--Posted by nanalovesbanana
10:31AM EST 03/30/04
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Well, if she won't listen to you, then you have to show her. If you are comfortable with gays then why don't you try joining the gay/straight alliance? Maybe she will notice how unfair she is being if you and your friends join and come up with good arguments against her prejudices? Or you could ask her, "If I were gay then would you still be friends with me?" and see how she reacts. Then explain to her how unfair she is being. If she is a true friend she will listen.
--Posted by CAMck
10:31AM EST 03/30/04
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