akenaton... "People like mauvepink and others here, see any discussion of homosexuality and its place in our society as bigotry"...

With respect: that what not what I said and it is certainly not what I think. I cannot say what others actually think as I am not blessed with mind reading abilities. There are many discussions about homosexuality, on all sorts of boards and forums, and the most are not bigoted (though bigoted comments can be found quite easily often). I think open discussion, in many things and on many subjects, is a way forward to people understanding others (if they really want to understand at all).

As for STI's and all the promiscuity. Well, figures actually also show that this is not just the domain of homosexuals. STI's affect all sexualities, genders and age groups (though some of the horrendous figures actually show up in young, straight females). STI's respect no boundaries if any sex is involved!

All I was saying, and I did say it was my opinion and not for everyone, is that homosexuality is just as much a part of human life as is blonde hair, freckles, being straight, and folk music ;-)

You do not have to agree with me: that is your right and your choice. But I do believe that being homosexual should have the same rights as those who are straight and that it is not down to choice. I think there is genetic evidence that shows it is not a lifestyle choice for most. If we concentrated more on actual human facts, and stopped blaming people for the genes they get from their parents, we could all be better off.

I also somehow think this explanation will hardly satisfy :-(

Fact is: I do not see discussion on homosexuality as always being bigoted... perhaps bigots do? I have no idea.

What really confuses me is why anyone should be upset by anyone else's sexuality unless it directly affects them?

best wishes

mp