Is it safer to stay in the closet?

With homophobic attacks increasingly on the rise more than we know statistically, I would have to say that the gay community is more basically tolerated rather than accepted. I have seen the negative comments and hate and dislikes pride events get on YouTube videos. Homophobia is everywhere, certainly in the police force and the army. How do you feel. Do you feel safer being in the closet and being strickly private?

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JohnOinger · 41-45, M

im Straight but I bet its Easier For Gays To Stay in The Closet Without Being Judged Or Picked On

Andy69 · 51-55, M

@JohnOinger How is it easier for a gay man to stay in the closet? Having to be careful what they say in case they get found out? It's a front they put on to be 'One of the boys' and some don't feel comfortable with that, talking about sport and football when they find it boring in private, how can they be themselves, having to look over their shoulder? Being afraid of certain crowds?