It's not an irrational fear. In some areas there is real fear. I've had girlfriends who were actually beaten for that, yes, just holding hands in public. I, personally, don't have an issue with it but I've never had a negative result. I could care less how others view me, but I also know the areas where it's cool and the areas where there is a legitimate concern with regards to physical harm due to negativity.
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