Shoud being homophobic be against the law?

[JFolan]

yes its jsut wrong :S

[myke]

its not peoples fault they are homophobic

It's not an illness...

I'm not gay nor homophobic however, it shouldn't be against the law... if you're homophobic, you can think things just keep them to yourself, if you are as people say 'homophobic' then you're allowed to be. It's being scared of the unknown, the same as racists, they're scared of the unknown, if you have an opinion on someone keep it to yourself.

[Kardan]

Homophobia shouldn't, because that's a phobia, but discrimination because of sexuality should.

[Roboevil]

Of course it shouldn't be illegal, I swear I've said this before but racism isn't illegal... :/

Homophobia shouldn't, because that's a phobia, but discrimination because of sexuality should.

You know it means both hatred and fear for/of homosexualism?

[Bun]

Not at all. I don't care what you say - if you're not part of the majority, there will always be those who have a grudge against you. Why should it be the Homophobes who have to hide their feelings? Why shouldn't it be the gays who have feelings for other men who hide their feelings?

[<3]

It already is illegal under hate crime laws

[StripedTiger]

I cant vote cos the poll is closed, but I'm not so sure anyway.

It's all religious views vs modern society views.

If it became illegal, some religions would then have illegal traditions and beliefs? It isn't right really.

Your own thoughts and words are your own law. If you think being gay/bi/lesbian is fine and legal then it is

[JoshieJizz]

Where do you draw a line between expressing your own personal views in a mature way, and offending people? Is it possible to express your dislike towards homosexual/bisexual people without offending people. Speaking from experience, I'd say it is - but not everybody is the same.

As a few have people said previously, you cannot control what people think, you can only try to control what they say.

[Mentor]

Homophobia may be a bad thing, but the idea of having thought police is a much much worse one in my opinion.

[bo$$]

No it shouldn't. It's your own opinion. As long as you're not commiting crimes, etc. over it then it's fine.