oh gee, thanks, rince, for not giving me time for counter-arguments & reinforcements.
Called it too soon, did I, jang? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/disagree.gif" alt="" />
I agree there were some fine points raised, and a great deal of thought went into many of the responses... maybe that's why -- somewhat perversely -- I chose as I did a very pragmatic answer... I don't think the controversy is really about thoughtful response to the issue... it's gut reaction on the part of people who do not think beyond their own lives and experiences and unquestioned beliefs... probably exacerbated by the mostly-bad publicity the gay community has received over the years. Since there are lots of these people, democracy takes over and makes them the boss! Are they wrong? Are the desires of the individual more important than the norms of society as a whole? Dunno... that's an entirely different argument!
