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Originally Posted by sono65
^^ Agreed. I think this is a bit of a waste and really hinders our approach to include people from all cultures/backgrounds/and sexual preference. Why do we need to separate them? They're normal people just like anyone else. We shouldn't have to draw attention to the fact that they're gay because it's just not a big deal. What are they expected to do there anyways? Chat about gay issues??? Watch queer eye for the straight guy??? Talk about taking a step backwards.  |
i disagree, it isn't a way to "segregate" or in any means force gay people apart from the straight people... it is an open place for people to go IF they choose... i think it is a great thing, to give gay athletes the opportunity to meet and discuss common issues. If you are gay and an athlete, you may want to chat and discuss things with other gay people, instead of hanging around with potentially homophobic people. remember, not everywhere is as open as Vancouver, some of these athletes are coming from countries where homosexuality is looked down on; for them, their country's house may not have many supportive people, and they can go to the gay house if they want.
it's all about choice and opportunity, not segregation and division. sharing a house with your countrymen is division as well, why don't we abolish that too? If I had a choice between hanging out with other gay athletes from all over the world, or a small group of homophobes from my own country, i'd choose the gay house!