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I Got told my bisexuality doesn't count in the lgbtqa community ?

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  1. CeeHearts

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    I went to my schools GSA the other day for the first time by myself. All the new members were supposed to introduce themselves and say their sexuality. I said I was bisexual, and almost automatically some guy said, I kid you not, " Bisexuality doesn't really count since you guys are half straight. You guys don't understand the struggle we GLT (gay,lesbian,trans)people have to go through. And coming out is easier since your parents will be semi-excepting. Since you do have some hetreo-sexuality within you" Honestly, after hearing that load of shit I wanted punch that guy in the face and then explain why the fuck that whole statement was ignorant but after hearing like two of the members agree with this punk, I decided to just walk out. The guy wasn't worth my time,nor was this group. I'm wondering if I handeled the situation correctly? :confused:
     
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    Yes, Fuck that gay and the two others. That group isn't worth your time if you ask me. As gay involves we should welcome every kind of person with open arms this goes for race,sexuality,gender
     
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    The B is in LGBT for a reason!
     
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    Well, bi is the B in LGBT so he needs to shut up. The term LGBT is used more than GLT or whatever he made up.
     
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    If this is a school GSA, it should have an advisor who is an ally. I'd report them to the advisor, as that kind of talk isn't allowed in an inclusive place like a GSA.
     
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    I'm very sorry they said such hurtful things to you! :frowning2: (*hug*)

    Unfortunately, the things they said aren't that uncommon for some gay men and lesbians to say. I've read similarly hurtful things of exactly this kind here on EC.

    The problem is some gay men and lesbians think that they get the worst of gender-based violence. This ignores of course, that we are still targets of heterosexist violence, and we also deal with the pain of gay and lesbian exclusion. Another factoid is that bisexual women are the most at risk for sexual assault.

    This is exclusion that they are uniquely responsible for creating. And I denounce it very strongly.
     
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    The LGBT community is so screwed up and divided. You see a LOT of gay people being biphobic and saying bisexuality doesn't exist and even bi people saying gay people don't exist because 'everyone's a little bit bi'. It's stupid; we're a community, why divide each other?
     
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    Bisexuality doesn't count in the LGBTQA community... I wonder what the B in LGBTQA must stand for...

    By my understanding, it must be harder for bisexuals since it's harder to find a monosexual to accept them and not have to worry about "wanting the other sex more".
     
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    Geez, that's terrible! :frowning2:
     
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    Fuck em.
     
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    urgh...pisses me off. Sorry you had to go through that. (*hug*)
     
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    Like BryanM said, i would report them.
     
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    What do the B in LGBT stands for than if not bisexuality, BACON?, BUTT LOVE?... you know what that is not a bad idea. The B now stand for bacon, and butt Love because bacon is awesome and butts taste so freaking good. BUTs AND BACON HELL YEAH!!!!! Sorry bisexuals you been replaced * begins eating bacon while making butt love with this cute guy I found*.
     
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    I'm baconromantic, because i love them, but not baconsexual. I don't want bacon in my butt!

    D:
     
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    They were jealous of your fabulousness. Forget about them.
     
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    Wow...what a tool..sorry you had to deal with that crap..you handled it great in my opinion you deserve a thumbs up :thumbsup:
     
    #16 TacobellKFC, Jan 17, 2015
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    Not as uncommon as one might suspect, sadly.

    Don't knock it till you try it :grin:
     
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    The moment he said that, I'd have responded with something along the lines of:

    "Hey, dumb ass, what you just said to me -- that's part of the struggle. The denying of a sexuality, kind of like what some folks do to you."
     
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    Like everyone said, that guy was definitely in the wrong and you shouldn't have to miss out on the support of a GSA. I would definitely talk to the teacher or moderator. It sux when gay ppl have the same prejudices against bisexuals as straight people do against them. I mean, how many times has that guy heard that gays don't exist. And coming out isn't easier. People may accept that 100 percent gay ppl don't have a choice, but they expect bisexuals to choose straight relationships regardless of where they fall on the spectrum.
     
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    Unfortunately, it can feel more like the GL (and in some cases, just G) community at times. You've got to speak up, if you want to be included, though. The more people who show up and fight these prejudices, the quicker change will come.

    I'm surprised no one said anything against him. Definitely talk to someone higher up if you would like to be a part of your GSA.
     
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