Ustwo

I decided to make this a seperate thread since this is not a left/right issue in my mind, and we had two threads dealing with basiclly the same issues.

The fact that the US is very divided on politics in terms of left/right, but firmly against gay marriage makes me wonder why?

You would think this issue would be pretty close too, but even in states that will be happy to elect members of congress/senate that support gay marriage, the majority of people are opposed to them.

There is a disconnect here that goes beyond being a homophobe into the realm of taboo. Taboos are interesting because so many societies have the same taboos. Taboos seem to be almost instinctual, residing at a genetic level. You don't do something just because you don't. Early people did not know about genetics but they didn't think you should marry your sister either. Other mammals have the same 'taboo'. There are genetic benefits of course but I don't think horses, lions, elephants, or any of the myriad of animals which don't engage in incest under normal circumstances know this. Obviously there are exceptions to this and they are notable not because they are exceptions but because they are so rare.

Gay marriage strikes me as something at the same level. Its one of those things that you just don't do. Logic doesn't seem to apply. Now obviously there either must be some benefit to homosexuality (its not uncommon) or the genes/environment that control sexual preference must be rather fragile.

What I don't agree with is the concept of a gay lifestyle. Its not a lifestyle, you choose your lifestyle and I don't think homosexuality is a choice. Even in societies where homosexuality was encouraged, being a 'true' homosexual is considered wrong. Most people think of homosexuality as a perversion of sorts, and very few people would choose to be a pervert. It has carried the death penalty many times and I'm sure still does in parts of the world.

So I think the problem with those who want to see gay marriage legal, is that you are not fighting something that can be articulated. You are fighting is more like an engram then a logical debate.

Maybe someday they will be able to convince enough people that gay marriage is the right thing to do, but it will be an uphill fight and never fully accepted. In these days of birth control is there anything wrong with having sex with your sister? Odds are thats not going to change much either.

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