[pct-l] PCT FAG

[Ken Murray]

So, if "PCT FAG" still bothers you, my suggestion is go spend some
time on the trail.  Meet a lot of new people.  Get to know them, with
an open mind and heart.
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Matt, your sentiment about tolerance is certainly agreeable, but your understanding of context is not.

You write as though "fag" is simply a term that is used do denote orientation.  It is not.

It IS a derogatory and offensive epithet, generally used to insult and demean people. It is NOT a neutral discriptive.
It is generally equivalent to "PCT" Gook or Nigger.....both of which I find highly offensive, and have difficulty typing.

Wearing deliberately offensive terms is NOT done for self-identification.  It is done to make people feel uncomfortable, not to engender acceptance.  It IS a "fuck you" statement.......
Just like disrobing in a public place. (the notice of which I agree belongs elsewhere)

I would suggest that if such terms do NOT bother you, you actually have the issues with an open mind and heart, and lack of sensitivity to people that often have a much heavier cross to carry than yourself.