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Subject: gay?? really?? - (nf)
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Date: Tue, 7-Aug-84 14:25:00 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug  7 14:25:00 1984
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convex!graham    Aug  7 13:25:00 1984

The word "gay" has been appropiated by the homosexual community.  Prior to
that, it was often used with its old meaning: having or showing a joyous
mood.  I object to the corruption of this word by the homosexual movement.
Why is "gay" (in the old sense of the word) about homosexuality?

Marv Graham; Convex Computer Corp. {allegra,ihnp4,uiucdcs,ctvax}!convex!graham