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Steve
Parlin wrote:
>>But, then,... why isn't the suffix "phobe" attached to ALL of
those attributes, that we might strongly object to and that we
>>also might fear about ourselves... like pediphilaphobe,
incestaphobe, beastialaphobe, or even something like
>>serialkilleraphobe... I vehemently object to all of these
disordered states and behaviors, and if I look honestly at my heart, I
>>might find disturbing remnants of these qualities...but that doesn't
make me afraid of people who give into them (except maybe >>the serial
killer).
Dear
Steve,
I
think psychoanlytic theory does hold that ALL fears are to some extent
projected wishes --and that the key feature by which an irrational phobia
can be distinguished from a rational fear is whether or not the fear is
proportional to the actual danger posed by the feared object or
person. But I take your point (and Tim's as well) and I don't mean to be
engaging in any name calling -- and apologize if that's how I'm coming
across. Frankly upon examining my own heart some years ago I concluded
that I, myself, was a bit homophobic for just the reasons I've outlined
above -- and perhaps in a failed attempt to cure myself I've
overreated with an equal and opposite projection. I suppose that
either way I get to talk about homosexuality and keep my repressed
desires somewhat under
control. Damn analyst!
Jim
Piat
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