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== Homophobia as Discrimination ==

== Homophobia as Discrimination ==

The liberal characterization of "homophobia," though, is less a characterization of a mental ill, or an irrational fear, as these commentators allege.  Rather, the use of the term "homophobia" is meant to convey disgust at any discrimination or status-based animus at all.  "Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation" is an appropriate synonym in this perspective.

The liberal characterization of "homophobia," though, is less a characterization of a mental ill, or an irrational fear, as these commentators allege.  Rather, the use of the term "homophobia" is meant to convey disgust at any discrimination or status-based animus at all.  "Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation" is an appropriate synonym in this perspective.<ref>see [[Lawrence v. Texas]] or [[Romer v. Evans]] for judicial authority on all discriminatory animus against homosexuals being wrong, or the [www.hrc.org Human Rights Campaign].</ref>

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