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Originally Posted by -King-
Once again, why bring it up then?
It doesn't make any sense to bring it up if you're going to later on say that it doesn't matter. If it matters, bring it up, if it doesn't, then don't. You can't have it both ways.
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You have it all wrong. patteeu is operating on a meta-level. By mentioning Martin's sexuality he's shining the light on our unspoken intolerance of gays. When we don't mention his sexual orientation as a factor it's because we secretly abhor him.
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