In a clinical sense homophobia is defined as an intense, irrational fear of same sex relationships that becomes overwhelming to the person. In common usage, homophobia is the fear of intimate relationships with persons of the same sex. They were developed by Dr. Dorothy Riddle, a psychologist from Tucson, Arizona. LGB persons are sick, crazy, immoral, sinful, wicked, etc. Pity - Heterosexual chauvinism.
Heterosexuality is more mature and certainly preferred.
LGB persons should not be given positions of authority because they are still working through their adolescent behavior. Acceptance - Still implies there is something to accept. Positive Levels of Attitude Support - The basic ACLU position. Work to safeguard the rights of lesbians, gays and bisexuals. People at this level may be uncomfortable themselves, but they are aware of the homophobic climate and irrational unfairness.