In 2016, it is fashionable to be an oppressed victim group.
Canadian universities were going to give preference in enrollment to homosexual students. Canada went Full Retard in terms of being progressive, years ago.
So yes, one can argue it is cool and hip to be gay.
Fashionable? You've got to be kidding Matt. One cannot argue shit unless they've lived it.
Have you ever been gay? I seriously doubt it, although you might be a closeted gay person who is in denial. Coming out of the closet is a choice, being homosexual is not.
Exactly how do you think this works? Is there a conversation where someone says to themselves, I think I will choose to be gay because it's "fashionable and hip" plus I'll have a better chance of getting into a university?
In 2016 some minorities, such as gay folks, continue the revolt against oppression. You claim you have homosexual friends. I'm inclined to disbelieve this when you campaign against them, as you've done here.