I haven't been painting a picture of gay perversion or immoral conduct. I have been asking questions regarding how law should apply to people in a free society and how and when government should intervene in matters of human intimacy.
Should our laws protect all of us? Including those who may not have majority approval?
It is easy to stand up and fight for something that the majority approves. Nothing is in jeopardy. No principles are tested. No good will is lost or integrity questioned.
How many of you have ever stood up to defend an unpopular cause or person--and risked community disapproval or worse? Should American law protect only non-controversial and conventional beliefs?
Going to the petshop, my chameleon's lamp just broke. Yikes.
Back later.
"How many of you have ever stood up to defend an unpopular cause or person...and risked community disapproval or worse?"
Well, I have. I was a Freedom rider, I was in many civil rights marches, I worked on many committees to assist equal pay standards for Blacks and women, and alot more. That is how things change. We didn't analyze why some people hated Blacks or thought women were stupid. We simply brought attention to the problem and worked to persuade those who were open minded until we had convinced the majority.
You seem to think that by analyzing those who oppose something you will change them. There will always be people who will never change. Rather then spend hours analyzing these people on this forum, perhaps you could go out and work to convince those who are more open. Maybe even at the disapproval of the community?