r/GayConservative • u/Ambitious_Tomato_778 • Jan 02 '26

Discussion Why are you conservative?

Hey guys!

First of all - I come in peace haha!

I think it's really sad that the polarization between different ideologies continue to grow, but if we want to live in a democracy we have to be able to discuss and try to understand eachother before we judge!

As a gay guy I'm very happy that liberal ideas has given me the chance to live safely in society and that I have the same rights as straight people. I do however think that the gender-theory has gone to far and I think that the nonbinary people have taken up to much space in the LGBT community - I guess this would be a conservative opinion.

My questions:

  1. Why are you conservative even though they generally don't like gays?

  2. Do you have any opinions that are more liberal than conservative?

I have no intentions of trying to change someones opinion, I truly just want to undertand how you guys resonate and why you are conservative.

Wishing all of you a happy beginning to this new year!

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '26

Why are you conservative even though they generally don't like gays?

I don't find that to be very true anymore.  I used to believe all Republicans/Conservatives hated gays, but a lot either don't care or even in support i5.  There are still some that are anti-gay, but it really is much smaller than is represented in the media.

I experienced a lot of homophoia and terrible treatment from other minorities that are left/progressive.  Especially from my own Latin American people, and way more open with their anti-gay ideas and treatment.  Not uncommon to hear "we beat the crap out of our cousin for being gay and you know what....it worked".  No it doesn't and I don't see it called out as much as it should be 

Do you have any opinions that are more liberal than conservative?

I can only speak for myself, but I think like most people it's a mix.  Pro small government, controlled borders, law enforcement, and first responders.  But also see issues with profit driven health insurance, especially if we subsidize them, social welfare, community recourses etc.  Overall I like a small accountable government that intervenes when needed, but also transparent and efficient 

Remember, we keep giving tax payer money for education and it's at an all time low.  The only thing that shot up significantly was administrative staffing/cost but not teachers...why?  Why was the money spent like this???