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- Wednesday, 18 November 2009
NOT QUITE TRUE
John (SS 058) I too saw the guys sexual activity, but it was far from in the middle of the beer garden, It was way up the back, and it was far from being an orgy.
For the record, the guys in question started off their play in the bar quite close to where we were, and were asked by the owner to stop. They then went out the back where it is well known that sort of activity takes place.
As for the guy in the trough, if you don’t want to engage with him, then don’t, it’s your choice.
If you don’t like certain behaviours and are truly that upset, then leave. But don’t play the innocent and carry on as if what you describe doesn’t happen at large events at the Laird, because we all know it does, all the time.
For the record, my partner and I don’t particularly approve or engage in such activities. That’s our choice and we do not go to events where we know it will be present, but you can’t avoid it all the time. Do as we do and don’t watch it. Simple really when you think about it.
— Mike
Queer in the closet
Why is it so hard for me to come out? I live in a townhouse I can’t afford. I Wear vintage RayBans indoors and have a swagger to rival Beyonce’s.
When it comes to the question, “Are you gay?” I laugh it off and quickly change the subject. The fear of judgement takes over and I bottle it all up, again.
I want to curl up and cry but I can’t, I need to but I can’t. Sometimes I feel emotionless because I push any sort of affection away. If someone gets too close, gay or straight, I will quickly end it so my feelings don’t take control. So I don’t fall, so I don’t feel.
I have never been in a relationship and struggle to keep friends in case they get to know me too well. In case they ask the question or worse I am forced to tell them.
I have told a couple of people I trusted, thinking it was going to get easier. Instantly they changed and now I am their gay friend. I used to be M*****, now I am defined by where I want to stick my penis. Why does my sexuality suddenly represent who I am?
— Name withheld
NOT MY CAREER
Who is Doug Pollard and what exactly is he angry about? I am gay but it’s not my career.
Obviously it is a core part of who I am but I don’t run my entire life by it.
I am out at work, hold down an executive job, catch the bus, walk the dog, go to the supermarket.
All seem quite ordinary pastimes and none is decided by the fact I have sex with other men.
— Marcus
CONFUSION
Why does the gay media continue to confuse civil unions/partnerhips with gay marriage? (‘Liberal senator backs ACT’, sstar.net.au)
The ACT bill is not gay marriage and to continue with this misinformation is to fall into the trap of the religious right who say that it is.
The ACT bill is no different than the Tasmanian and Victorian relationship registries.
— Bobby
Tags: Letters
November 22nd, 2009 @ 6:13 am
Mike,
In regards to your response to my letter two things are worth saying in reply.
Surely we can expect to use the toilet and urinal without having to step over someone masturbating?????
Secondly, the basic truth is, the Laird is not a sex venue. There are plenty of legal sex venues within walking distance of it though and that’s where those participating in the orgy should have gone