"It's an outright sign of homophobia in our country."

That would be the faiilure of Brokeback Mountain to win a Best Picture Oscar.

It's this way, fellas, just because we don't elect a gay president, it doesn't make us homophobic. It's never enough for you, is it? The movie didn't have a gay man as a serial killer or in comic relief, did it? That's quite a step forward, isn't it? If your definition of "homophobic" is not being enthusiastic about all things gay, you're in for a backlash.

"Homophobic" would, in my opinion, be if the film were never made because nobody would back it, no actors would be in it, and nobody would dare be seen going to it. None of those things happened.