[Naspino]

Bigotry is NEVER acceptable in society

Definition: One who is strongly partial to one's own group, religion, race, or politics and is intolerant of those who differ.

So exactly what part of bigotry is never acceptable? Having a strong partiality or not tolerating people who differ? Is tolerance required under the law? I have a hard time tolerating murderers -- am I bigot?

Sorry but this word has been hijacked by liberals. I'm a bigot on many fronts and proud of it and you obviously are partial to your opinion are not being very tolerant of the majority opinion of the people in this country so who is the bigger bigot -- me or you?

[jayef]

Having affinity for your "own group" is certainly your right. We all have the right to freely associate with whomever we please. Unfortunately, that is not what is at issue here. What is at issue is institutionalized bigotry. The issue is what compelling interest of the state is served by regulating the sexual behavior of a particular group. It's equal protection under the law. Just as Texas does not have the right to violate the rights of blackes, neither does it have the right to violate the rights of homosexuals.