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'Queer' used to be a bad word

'Queer' used to be a bad word

When I was growing up — OK, I’ve never completely grown up — but back when I was trying to grow up, the word “queer” was considered a big nono. Now it’s everywhere, like a badge of honor. In fact, if the gay community doesn’t stop adding initials to its movement, we’re going to need more letters. Currently, it stands at seven — LGBTQIA.Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual.By the way, for trivia buffs, GAY stands for “as Good As You.” It was started as a way of trying to stem the tide of homosexuals committing suicide back ...

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