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PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)
marymoon Posted: Nov 18, 2004 10:07 PM+
marymoon MEMBER SINCE: 2/04 TOTAL POSTS : 12220 WEDDING DATE: Jun 19, 2010
Posted: Nov 18, 2004 10:07 PM bride-minus.png

PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

Sorry to repost, but it's important....

Webster would say it is a bundle a sticks. Why
is a bundle of sticks equated with a gay man?


In the inquisition of Europe, when witches were
being burned, among those sought out for
burning were gay people. They were required to
gather the very 'bundles of sticks' (the real
meaning of a faggot) with which they would be
burnt. When the faggots (sticks) were running
out, gay men were thrown on the fire to keep it
going for the witches. Faggot came to mean gay
man to force them into the closet for fear of
death. Scary, huh? Think about what you are
saying -- who you are offending when say this
word, even if in jest to a friend.



think about it the next time you use the word 'fag' or 'flamer'....

Thanks!
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Kate Posted: Nov 19, 2004 12:51 AM+
Kate MEMBER SINCE: 4/01 TOTAL POSTS : 2195 WEDDING DATE: Oct 20, 2001
Posted: Nov 19, 2004 12:51 AM bride-minus.png

Re: PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

Hmm I guess thats why in Ireland they refer to cigarettes as fags. interesting....
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Summerbride04 Posted: Nov 19, 2004 01:18 AM+
Summerbride04 MEMBER SINCE: 3/04 TOTAL POSTS : 1472 WEDDING DATE: Jul 24, 2004
Posted: Nov 19, 2004 01:18 AM bride-minus.png

Re: PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

Wow, I never knew that thanks for the info!
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marymoon Posted: Nov 19, 2004 11:22 PM+
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Posted: Nov 19, 2004 11:22 PM bride-minus.png

Re: PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

No prob! I wish more people knew!
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luvsbob4603 Posted: Nov 21, 2004 02:45 AM+
luvsbob4603 MEMBER SINCE: 10/04 TOTAL POSTS : 6751 WEDDING DATE: Apr 06, 2003
Posted: Nov 21, 2004 02:45 AM bride-minus.png

Re: PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

I didn't know that.
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