Having to deal with homophobia in this day in age is completely unacceptable. We as a society need to dig deep and get over our preconceived notions about people we don't know. Chris, I'm sorry you had to deal with homophobia recently. I know you're angry (I'm angry too) and you have every right to be. Never give in and always know you're valid to feel what you feel. Words hurt, ladies and gentlemen and they have the ability to create very destructive outcomes. We need to do better. Homophobia and any form of discrimination cannot be allowed to persist. Let it die, let it die! Let it shrivel up and die!