For instance, science is quite hostile to the born-that-way theory. In other words, there is no such thing as a gay gene. For an excellent overview of what science says, checkout:
Born or Bred? Science Does Not Support the Claim that Homosexuality is Genetic.Or read the following:
New Genetics Study Undermines Gay Gene TheoryIn regards to homosexuals leaving the lifestyle:
The Importance of Twin Studies
The Gay Gene?
Homosexual Researchers Debunk Born Gay Urban Legend
People Can ChangeI think Miner (the student) would have received less attention had he wrote about the above instead of referring to homosexuals as subhuman.
More Than One Way Out
I Do Exist
Homosexuality and the Possibility of Change: Introductory Pages
I agree - although name calling is not (or should not be) a punishable offense. I didn't get from the article exactly how he used the term; was it a chat forum or what.
He also committed the offense of opposing a Gay Straight Alliance group, so people were probably on the lookout for hatespeech crimes.
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