Good articles, Bill!

GfS hangs his/her whole snarl on the idea that a "gay gene" has not actually been found. However—

In the mid-1800s, Gregor Mendel was able to trace genetically determined characteristics without even knowing that there was such a thing as genes or DNA molecules.

Same-sex orientation seems to run in families. I observed this in the family of a friend of mine, and it can't simply be explained by trying to claim that one member of the family introduced the other members into homosexuality. An uncle here and a couple of cousins there, and the family is scattered across the country and some of them, though related, have never met.

So far, all indications are that the tendency toward this orientation comes through the female line. It may not be as simple as a "gay gene." The truth is that it is quite probably a number of factors, perhaps a combination of genes, making it a bit more difficult to trace.

No, GtS, just because you can't find your own butt with both hands and an copy of Grey's Anatomy doesn't mean it isn't there.

Don Firth