The Construct

Author’s note: This post is spurred by the contrasting emotions and sentiments caused by an e-mail he received this morning – the sort of e-mail one does not expect first thing in the morning.

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A “faggot” (or “fagot”) is a word used for a variety of ways. A denotation could mean a type of fabric stitch. Another would be the action of bundling rods or sticks. At times, it can be used to denote the actual bundle itself. However, today, it has come a long way from these denotations with its more popular use as a derogatory term for homosexuals.

I have nothing against homosexuals and as for religion, I have long since accepted that you need not shit on anyone’s faith. I promote tolerance for both sexuality and faith.

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