I don't know that I've dealt with a lot of people who are truly homophobic. By "truly homophobic" I mean they really have decided that they dislike someone based solely on their sexual orientation. I think ultimately though, the question is do you want to start a conversation or  be contentious? It is obviously very easy to become angry or upset when someone says or does something that is homophobic, but getting angry and calling them a homophobe and using all sorts of profanity is only going to make them like you less and now they next time they find out someone is gay, all they're going to think about is that absolutely nasty interaction they had with you. 

Do I think your feelings are justified? Sure. It is not fun to hear someone say something negative or derogatory about the gays. Do I think you have the responsibility of opening a productive dialogue with that person instead of cussing them out and causing contention? Yes. I do. There are many who would disagree with me, and that's okay, but you are responsible for how you respond to the world when the world doesn't treat you fairly.

Thanks for listening everyone! 

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