That's sophistry, much like the government kicking down doors to see if you're having an abortion (Donahue canard). Using that train of thought, should do away with child abuse, since that mostly happens behind closed doors. The issue is this: laws define the morals of a society. When we ban sodomy, we are saying that homosexuality activity is immoral and ought not be encouraged, much like we ban prostitution (sex for money), but not sex for free. You don't have to "spy" on a neighbor, which is what the 4th Amendment is for, but for when the crime is observed or come upon, like the vast majority of witness-associated crime occurs.
Most of the people busted for prostitution are convicted for negotiating in public with an undercover police officer, or having sex in public places such a parking lot known to attrack prostitutes.
Your analogy is false. Try again.
You want the government knowing what you do in your bedroom? Did you know it's illegal for married couples to have oral sex in S.C.? Do you think that law ought to be enforced? And please tell me HOW?
Using that train of thought, should do away with child abuse, since that mostly happens behind closed doors.
Child abuse is usually discovered because of injuries to the child. Also has nothing to do with consenting adults. Different situation entirely.
The issue is this: laws define the morals of a society. When we ban sodomy, we are saying that homosexuality activity is immoral and ought not be encouraged, much like we ban prostitution (sex for money), but not sex for free.
Unmarried sex for free has also been illegal. Problem is, how are you going to enforce it?
You don't have to "spy" on a neighbor, which is what the 4th Amendment is for, but for when the crime is observed or come upon, like the vast majority of witness-associated crime occurs.
How are you going to enforce sodomy laws?