Same sex hanky-panky in the media- Acceptable, Taboo, or both?

[popcornbird]

What an *interesting* thread. LOL

Personally, I *guess*, its because women, in general, have that compassionate/loving nature that is not exactly a strong trait in the male gender. It would be odd to see *men*, hugging/kissing each other, because its something men just don't do like women. I mean women always hug/kiss other women, and its really not a sexual thing.........just the way women are. Its normal when you see a woman hugging or kissing (what I mean by that is just a little kiss.......nothing more). Its not something that would make a female *gay*. As for men, how often do you see straight men hugging/kissing each other? Its just not *in* them. They don't feel/act the same way as we do. God made them different, and their nature is different, so things that come as completely normal for a woman, could be something that would be completely awkward for a man.

Personally, I see gay men and women as the same. For me, and from what my religion teaches me, homosexuality is a major sin, and it doesn't matter if its done by men or women. I too, do not buy the genetic argument. I see it as something that comes from society, and do not believe God made anyone like that. I believe people made themselves like that. Anyway, that is my opinion, and let's leave it at that, but back to the topic.........women hugging/kissing women does not come across as sexual, (unless its french kissing or something.....bleh). Its just something women do. For a man, it doesn't seem right, because its not in their nature. A hug maybe, is fine, but I would freak out if I saw a man kissing a man. I never have, to be honest. I always see women hugging or kissing each other, and it is done by perfectly straight women, and never thought of as wrong. I don't see it as wrong either. That's just the way women are. It just isn't something that comes across as sexual. Its just a woman's way of comforting/caring for their friends, or just greeting/saying goodbye to them.

As to the *cough* hanky-panky, I personally see it in the same way, whether its done by men or women. I would see that as wrong, for both sexes.