In 1972, Psychologist George Weinberg introduced a term he had coined during the late 1960s: homophobia, which he defined as heterosexuals’ “dread of being in close quarters with homosexuals” and homosexuals’ “self-loathing." I dread being in close quarters with vegans and peta members. Both group seems to have a focus that is totally self centered on what is good about them and bad about anyone who doesn't sing their praises. For the same reason, I dread being around some - not all - gay people. No one accuses me of Veganphobic or Petaphobic. And their is no legitimate reason to call me Homophobic, except it makes the caller falsely feel superior.