[mikeyc]

Main Entry: 1ho•mo•sex•u•al Pronunciation: "hO-m&-'seksh-(&-)w&l, -'sek-sh&l Function: adjective 1 : of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward individuals of one's own sex —compare HETEROSEXUAL 1a 2 : of, relating to, or involving sexual intercourse between individuals of the same sex[emphasis added] —compare HETEROSEXUAL 1b —ho•mo•sex•u•al

I just want to add that the definition you use does include homosexuals who do not necesarily have sex with those of the same sex, supporting my arguement. Note the first definition.

[Lucky Dog]

If you insist on using homosexuality to describe only someone who indulges in the act, what word would you recomend that we use to refer to a homosexual [using the original meaning of the word] who 'is' homosexual as well as 'does' homosexual?

I submit that no word describing someone who only “feels” or “thinks” is necessary, provided we are not going to class homosexuality as a psychosis. One does not use a word to describe a non-practicing prostitute or non-practicing polygamist, etc. One does not refer to a person who “feels” angry enough to kill another person and “thinks about such, but does not actually do so, a murderer. Therefore, why should there be a word to describe a non-practicing homosexual?

By the way, my previous question to you still stands:

Your statement referring to homosexuality as an affliction implies that homosexuals are psychotic. Was that your intent? If so, then your diagnosis is at variance with the American Psychology Association. If not, then your statement is need of some clarification.