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Is the term "straight" derogatory?

Asked by dxs (15160points) September 24th, 2012

In reference to a person who is not homosexual, is saying that one is “straight” a derogatory or offensive means of (not) classifying homosexual people? A professional used the term today, making me wonder where the word’s origin is. I’m not meaning to offend, just wondering.

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