Does everyone secretly despise LGBTs although many openly claim to accept and love it, including LGBT members and allies? Are there really people who see LGBT as of equal worth as heterosexuals?

There are most certainly people that think of the LGBT community as equals. Obviously there will be some people who would say they support them, then turn around and secretly harbor a hatred. I don't believe that's the majority of people though. Society as a whole is making very long strides in accepting the LGBT populous, and it's very heart warming to see these people who would willingly fight for us, and treat us just like everyone else.

I believe that any person, of any orientation, is of equal value. Just because a person likes the same sex (or the opposite), does not mean their worth as a human being changes.

I can't answer for everyone but I could give a personalized answer. I really don't see why people get all bothered about LGBT. It doesn't matter what or who you like. Straight people have all sort of sexual quirks and desires also so I really don't see the big deal. I think LGBT makes most people uncomfortable because of what we were taught to expect from human relationships. People generally feel uncomfortable by behaviours or activities they see as outside the box so they try to shove it in. No matter how much a person may claim to be a supporter of LGBT, if you are brought up listening to the general idea that it is wrong, then you wouldn't feel completely comfortable and open with it. I think that it is best to judge people based on their character and their works and not on their sexual orientation. Go ahead and be free with yourself. You have to love and accept yourself before you acknowledge acceptance from anyone.

No,I know plenty of people who see them as equals. I see them as equals and I believe that sexual orientation has no bearing on whether someone is a good person or not.

I think some people do say that they accept LGBTs even though inside they think it's wrong or weird. I personally don't believe that LGBT members would lie about liking a community they're in and supports them, that would be just wrong. Some LGBT allies may not say the truth about their opinion on the community as queerbating is a thing and they will just make them look good. But I am certain about this: I fully support the LGBT community and I see it as of equal worth as heterosexuals. There is no difference at all for me. I see a person, with their own looks and I don't assume their sexuality, I don't assume any sexuality. If someone says "I'm straight" I consider it a coming out. I will not under any circumstances variate my behavior in front of a person with a sexuality other than the one depicted as normal in our heteronormative society. I do know people who think just like me and who are in the LGBT community. They all see it the same way as I do: there are no LGBTs and heterosexuals but only humans.

It is true that there are many many people that use the "I have a gay friend" excuse when they say homophobic things. It is also true that many people are not supportive at all. However I can promise that most people who say "I support the LGBT community" really support the LGBT community and see us as equals.

I am personally LGBT myself and see memebers of community as exquals to anyone because a person is a person. I think some people will always have a certain predisposition, but for example my sister has always embraced it and loved me and I know that could never be fake.

Well yes, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can tell you that indeed I do believe that LGBTQ+ person worth as much as heterosexuals. We're all human beings, no matter who we love, our DNA is the same.

I believe that there are people that do really see LGBT people as of equal worth as heterosexuals! I am a member of the LGBT+ community myself and I have many amazing people around me that support me and love me for who I am, and who recognize that my gender expression and sexuality are not wrong or dirty and are, while a part of me, not all that I am. I am a beautiful, handsome, unique and that's what makes me, well me! There is always going to be opposition in your life, but it'll never ever cover up what an amazing person you are. Shine Bright!

Well, I can tell you that I am a proud LGBT member, and I really do see the LGBT community as equal worth as heterosexuals... what makes us any different besides whom we love, or our gender? Just because we're different, doesn't make us any less human. Perhaps some people secretly despise the LGBT community although they claim to accept it, but as far as my opinion and quite a lot of other opinions go, I truly do believe that the LGBT community is equal to heterosexuals.