[Callahan]

He and others said it would be more effective to try to identify the underlying causes of drug abuse and self-destructive behavior, including the difficulty of living in a society that rejects committed gay relationships while condemning homosexuals for having sex outside those relationships. Gay men, he said, are using methamphetamine as an antidepressant.

This line got my attention. If fear of death doesn't keep these guys from participating in "impromptu sex parties," what effect will gay marriage have?

[Frapster]

that line stuck out to me as well. as with most vices there are those that think legitimizing the vice in some fashion will somehow make people who are fundamentally out of control suddenly find control.

[July 4th]

Within a certain strain of the culture, there is no fear of death. My best friend is a doctor who works in a university clinic, and he sees a fair number of gay students. It really shocked him at the number who automatically assume that they won't live past 40, and won't listen to his recommendations on health because they are only expecting to live 15-20 more years.

[RobbyS]

Are gay marriages know for the fidelity of the partners?

[guitarist]

#3 is a good comment by you. Congrats. You make more sense, and are smarter, than this NY Times writer, and the fellows he quotes. But, on the other hand, that isn't saying much!