Gay-hatred socially acceptable, even in terminology

[Immortal Goat]

Think about it. What do you call someone who hates black people just because they are black? Racist. Man who hates women? Sexist. Hell, there are even ageist. However, hatred of gays is simply homophobia. It is never ok to be an "ist" of any kind, but to have a phobia is normal and socially accepted. So, hatred of gays, while considered bad by some, is simply considered as annoying as a fear of heights or snakes.