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Old 10-07-2008, 04:51 PM   #15 (permalink)
Jozrael
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@Supple: I understand there are fine differences between many things. I've not argued for homogeneity. I understand that this would be reducing the variety of life: I cited that as the only negative that I could see, and wanted to weigh it against the perceived positives. The Holocaust is absolutely not like this. The Holocaust hurt 6 MILLION people, while this would not injure -one-. As I said, I would not be okay with imposing on even -one- person for this.

I don't see why that notion is abominable. Please back up your reasoning for the attack on my position with a quantitative position. the ignorance comment is more difficult to dissect. On the one hand, I -am- bisexual. On the other, I -don't- want everyone to be the same. The large motivating factor about this is that homosexuality, while it is a lifestyle, is also not positive from an evolutionary standpoint. We're reducing the gene pool by a good 10%. While I would never force a homosexual person to breed, this isn't a good thing from the health of a species viewpoint. This is an entirely different viewpoint than the one you are painting me with.

I'm confused about the baby and bath water metaphor, sorry. And trust me doesn't add to your argument.

Ok, so, from my point of view:

Perceived positives: Measurable improvement in the genetic health of the species.
One less form (sexual orientation) of discrimination.

Perceived negatives: Measurable reduction in the variation of human culture.

Are there any more positives or negatives that I'm missing? If not, which of the above weighs most heavily?

EDIT: Couple posts while I was posting.

@Will: While it's not an issue, it does lead shrink the gene pool slightly. I'm not trying to make a case for an actual issue here, I'm just noting it as a minor positive. I don't think the human race is in any danger whatsoever. And I don't think this thread is on the cause, though I agree with you there (granted, you cover -all three possibilities- xD).

@Charlatan: A gene for liberalism/conservatism would not have the same 3 effects I stated above as the one on homosexuality. Also, the negative (reduction in human culture), would be massively bigger, in my opinion.

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