QUEER IS NOT A BAD WORD! Yes queer can be used in a derogatory way, just as the word gay can be. But to say that the word queer in itself is the same as using a racial slur is crap. A large portion of activists describe themselves as queer, meaning their sexuality is more complex than simply GAY or STRAIGHT. In fact it is quite insulting to many in the QUEER community that the new name of CABN is the GAY Liberation Network. COmpletely leaving out "Lesbians" Trannies Dykes Fags Bisexuals Pansexuals and everything in between and seperate. The word Gay describes only ONE society approved gender (male) and delegitamizes all other sexual identities. For instance all of the people listed in this letter are male indetinfying people. Dont you think something is wrong with this? Maybe you should look inward and change what lies underneath the skin before you challenge others, who may be hateful, but who are you to call out someone when you yourself have issues with acceptance?