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The Greco-Roman culture viewed same-sex relations much the same way that we today do heavy drinking - something to laugh at from abroad, but hardly something to actively promote. It never once occurred to them to marry a man to a man or a woman to a woman because it was understood that marriage was an institution designed for heterosexuals.

I also very much doubt that many ancient cultures that tolerated homosexuality had anything resembling that the rather peculiar subculture that has grown up in the last 100 years or so that we today refer to as "gay." Even in Greco-Roman times it was understood that those who engaged in such relations would eventually go on into heterosexual relationship and marriages.

Even in Greco-Roman times it was understood that those who engaged in such relations would eventually go on into heterosexual relationship and marriages

Just like the Arabs?

I've read many reports from Westerners about homosexual sex being common in Arab countries, but men always end up getting married in order to continue the family name.

This issue depends on what some of your core beliefs are.

In the issue of homosexuality, answer the following question: Do you believe homosexuality is a "choice" or is it the way someone is "hard-wired" to be.

In my opinion, I have seen way to much suffering from homosexuals to believe it's a choice. Why would someone choose a homosexual lifestyle, knowing the incredible array of problems facing them?

Here's an example, when I was in the military, I was temporarily assigned to a hospital. There was a retired serviceman who was dying, his partner of over 20 years could not be with him, as visitation was permitted to "family" members only. Since they couldn't be married, his life-partner couldn't be with him during the last few days of his life. Could you imagine that? Not being with your wife or husband in the same situation because you weren't recongnized as a family?

It just doesn't make sense. Additionally, there have been numerous anthropology studies where some animals and birds have formed homosexual relationships. How could they "choose" that?

This issue is more about money, then it is morality.

For example, If homosexuals are granted the same status as heterosexual couples, the federal and state governments would have an immediate expense increase for health care benefits, etc. The same coverage that now applies to heterosexual couples would be mandated for homosexual couples and they don't want the added expense.

I believe like prohabition and sufferage rights, sooner or later homosexuals will enjoy the same benefits as heterosexuals, so why not sooner then later?