Originally Posted by whaywardj
How homophobic?
Question one generalizes a class of individuals out of all recognition.
Question two employs the archaic and (now considered disparaging) word "homo" instead of the more generally used and PC "gay."
Question three italicizes the word "called," implying that gays don't rate being married, but can be allowed to "pair bond."
Altogether, they convey the clear impression that you keep your distance from gays and the gay community; ignore the fact that gays are also individuals; and suggest that gays, as a class, aren't people, but only curious objects.