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Someone I know who's very "homophobic" justifies it for this reason. He argues that by accepting homosexuality men end up having to think of eachother the way they do women: either just potential enemies or people who might be upset about romantic interests.

I'm not sure that's right but there seems to be something too that idea. It might very well be that at least in the sense we do now widespread acceptance of homosexuality and platonic friendships just aren't compatible.