Some Gay and Lesbian groups in the U.S. embrace the word 'queer' feeling
that they can reclaim the word and void the negative connotations by making
the term their own.  I personally won't use it and find it offensive.  I
would be very careful about using it in an exhibit, without explanation.

It may be a politically correct term in much of the Gay and Lesbian
community, but it is also offensive to many.

Jim

>     Wow! I thought "queer" was still an insult: something gay people
>     sometimes ironically called themselves (analagous to "NWA"
>     Niggers with Attitude), but generally considered rude at best.
>
>     Did I miss something? Or is it different in PNG?
>
>     Eric Siegel
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