Its not revolutionary... it basically puts the Psychological establisments view on treating homosexuality BACK where it was in the 1970s and prior.
Its a step in the right direction, but its not a revolution.... more of a recognition of reality if you asked me.
"Its not revolutionary... it basically puts the Psychological establisments view on treating homosexuality BACK where it was in the 1970s and prior."
Not really. Back before DSM IV, all homosexuals were considered to be in need of treatment. All the APA has said here is that those who are in distress about their sexuality should be able to receive treatment of a type with which they agree. It is very different from the APA saying that homosexuals are mentally ill and all need treatment.
I understand your point. While both are recognizing reality, for years we've been told just the opposite. And as one in the trenches in this debate, anything from the APA that supports what I've been saying for years seems revolutionary. Spitzer's comments that gays can change seemed revolutionary at the time as well.