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[Fred Miller]

On Tuesday October 5 2004 10:45 pm, Aaron Patrick Lehmann wrote:
> All three definitions on this page, which come from reputable dictionaries
> ( Miram-Webster Medical Dictionary, and others ), indicate that
> "homophobia" involves contempt, aversion, or dislike of gays and lesbians,
> and two of three indicate that it includes a behavioral component.  While
> fear is mentioned, it appears to be optional.  I'll grant you that the root

[snip]

I couldn't care less what a new dic. has defined it to be, to be honest. I 
certainly don't fear any of them - feel sorry for them yes.

Fred

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