The ABC show "What Would You Do?" recently held an experiment to see how people would react to an openly affectionate homosexual couple in a public venue. The experiment, which was held in a New Jersey sports bar, began during the lunch hour with the couple acting as the other heterosexual couple in the bar was. When an actor began to stir up trouble by remarking on the inappropriateness of their behavior and sexual orientation, some people agreed, but most stood up to the man in favor of the homosexual couple. Later, the homosexual couple began acting overly affectionate during the crowded evening hours. This resulted in many people feeling uncomfortable or making quiet remarks. However, one woman got rather upset and stood up to the actor who was again stirring up trouble.
Since I have many gay friends, coworkers, and family members, I tend to confront anyone who is making derogatory comments about them and their sexual orientation. I honestly don't care who a person is in love with, because it is their business, not anyone else's. However, when it comes to PDA, I don't particularly like it from anyone regardless of their sexual orientation. If I was in the situation featured in this segment, I would not have any problem if they kept the PDA to a minimum; however, if they did act overly affectionate, I would not say or do anything about it, because who am I to say how they should act? Should someone decide to stir up trouble by claiming their actions are inappropriate, I know I would stand up for them and confront the person, because I do it now when someone is saying something derogatory based on race or sexual orientation.
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