[ArGee]

Neither is it a valid reason for the government to assume the power to criminalize that behavior when it harms no one (except maybe the one engaging in it), when doing so is a blatant violation of their basic human rights (with the necessary disclaimer that we're talking about consenting adults in the privacy of their own home).

I agree, which is why I want to discuss those issues, and not the issue of a genetic link. Since mankind has recognized that homoerotic behavior is damaging to both individuals and society for at least 6,000 years, I'll ask you to tell me why you think it harms no one with the possible exception of those engaging in it. In other words, you are asking for a change in the status quo. Why?

Shalom.

[tdadams]

Since mankind has recognized that homoerotic behavior is damaging to both individuals and society for at least 6,000 years

I would dare say you are not correct. Not all societies through all of time has considered homosexuality aberrant or harmful. And 6,000 years ago, people thought the earth was flat. Why should we change the status quo?