Our Current Gay Poll

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Current Poll

What is the most important social issue facing the U.S. lgbt community right now?

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Our Previous Poll Results:

Please, only those who do not self-identify as heterosexual should respond to this poll (don't respond if you are straight): Have you ever been physically victimized because of your sexual orientation or gender identity?

Have you been physically assaulted because of homophobia?
			Ratio
No, never			91%
Yes, once			9%
Yes, more than once			0%

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Previously...initiated to coincide with the nationwide (U.S.) gay kiss-in.   We asked these questions.

Do you and your same sex partner engage in public displays of affection outside of primarily gay environments? 

Personal PDA Activity
			Ratio
Yes			18%
No			82%

What is the highest level of public gay intimacy with which you feel comfortable with your partner?  Check as many as you like.

Your Own Gay Public Displays of Affection
			Ratio
Hugging			61%
Hand holding			17%
Kissing			17%
Serious Making Out			6%

What is the highest level of intimacy with which you feel comfortable with straight couples expressing in public?  Check as many as you like.

Your Maximum Comfort Level With Straight PDA
			Ratio
Hugging			40%
Hand holding			20%
Kissing			33%
Serious making out			7%

Many straight people feel uncomfortable when two men or two women display public intimacy. Yet, often those people openly express their affection for their opposite sex partners.

Do you believe that open displays of affection among gays and lesbians will eventually make straight people more accepting or less accepting of gay couples? 

Will Straights Become De-Sensitized?
			Ratio
Yes			70%
No			30%