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Old 04-08-2008, 10:35 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Shel, My point wasn't how to respond. Your second option -- "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me" -- is best. Yep, ignore them.

My point is how did the hecklers immediately know of Ophilia's friends' preferences? Were they openly engaged in romance? Did they wear clothing to make that particular statement? If so, it was certainly their right to do so under the first amendment of our constitution. But they also should expect comment. Comment is freedom of speech, too.
Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me" -- is best. Yep, ignore them. I agree with that. I always say the same thing is just ingore them as long it not a physical violence. I think hate is such a strong words u know.
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