Proposition 8 Is Un American

I'm reading a PM from BlackPressRadio.com telling me I have to understand the black attitude towards Prop 8. I don't think so.


The following links give some positions based on research, not prejudice, regarding children brought up by gay parents.

http://www.apa.org/pi/lgbc/policy/parents.html

http://www.apa.org/pi/lgbc/policy/parents.html

http://www.cwla.org/articles/cv0201gayadopt.htm
Studies examining children raised by a gay parent or parents have shown no difference in developmental outcomes as compared with children raised by heterosexual parents.
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/children_with_lesbian_gay_bis...
Current research shows that children with gay and lesbian parents do not differ from children with heterosexual parents in their emotional development or in their relationships with peers and adults. It is the quality of the parent/child relationship and not the parents sexual orientation that has an effect on a childs development. Contrary to popular belief, children of lesbian, gay, or transgender parents:
•Are not more likely to be gay than children with heterosexual parents.
•Are not more likely to be sexually abused.
•Do not show differences in whether they think of themselves as male or female (gender identity).
•Do not show differences in their male and female behaviors (gender role behavior).

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[cjla1987]

My point is this: if children are raised thinking that gays may do men, they will do it and it will not change their sexuality but yes, their sexual behavior. Society also shapes your sexual behavior. If this law passes, generation after men will do men, even if they like girls because they'll think that it is normal. I kick it with a group of friends and there is no tension of sex between us, would you do a friend of yours (male), Largo?

[Largo64]

What a question! I doubt it, but it's never come up. Nor is it likely to.

I think you are wrong about thinking it's okay because you see it in the culture. The fact is, homosexuality has always been with us. In some places where it is more tolerated, the average person is not really affected by it one way or another. This video is about human rights. Majorities don't have the right to restrict minorities who are not hurting them.

[danielnz1]

It requires a suspension of logic and reason to blindly follow the notion of an all-knowing omnipotent being whos so bothered about how we act or think. Its intellectually ridiculous a waste of lifes time, resources and energy. The most flourishing peaceful civilized societies globally are freely evolving secular humanistic democracies, with freedom of conscience, freedom of thought and freedom of expression as basic human rights for all, plus! A clear separation of religious dogma and State.

[Largo64]

Daniel, I'm so sorry, someone, possibly by accident, marked your response as "spam." I don't know when it happened, as I am reviewing this comment section after three months have passed. It could have been just an accident, since the Reply and Spam buttons are right next to each other. In any case, my apologies, my friend. I have hit the "Not Spam" button several times.

[ashley060189]

I support what you said 110%. Those who use their religious beliefs to try to discriminate should not be granted text-exempt statuses. Kudos, and keep doing what you're doing.

[XaveJamesGrey]

Absolutely! Tax exempt privileges should be rescinded to any non-prof organization that does not recognize equality of all society's members, or that works to restrict privileges of any other members of society. Also, federal funding should not be available to organizations that discriminate (ie "faith-based" organizations.) Great video.

[Uzi607]

For some, they would go as far as saying I would even defend burning the American flag. This simply is not true. I believe that burning a flag of any country is a harmful action. Such as spitting on someone, or giving them the finger. It is an insult. So to conclude, I thank you sir for your time and you are now on my subscribe list.

[Uzi607]

I am a Chaplain myself and I am a Christian. I am straight, and I am also a Republican. However, although homosexuality is something I personally choose not to participate in, I do respect the wishes of others and would gladly fight for anyones freedom, so long as they are not trying to harm someone, insult someone, or infringe upon another humans rights.

[Uzi607]

Homosexuality is a very strong debate topic. However, I feel that we all have the ability to obtain equal rights, on one condition. That condition being that we do not infringe on the rights of any other human being. (i.e. I don't care if you are gay or straight, I don't want to hear about it.)

As far as marriage is concerned, we allow straight people to have several marriages, yet we won't allow gays even one? If it was truly a religious issue, divorce is an abomination unto God.

[digzie1]

right on,so long as they are not (hurting) anyone else with their own actions, live and let live-but eye for eye!

[maximus451]

You have a new fan, Ser!

[socialworkergod]

Rock on Largo

[FiresideGeorge]

A Gentleman and a scholar. Many props, Largo.