Well, the reason I got so involved in this thread, is not homosexuality v heterosexuality, which as Little hawk has pointed out are facts of life....no discussion required there!

What I find really interesting is the "rights issue" and the current "liberal" view that everyone is entitled to the same "human rights".

Some here say that legality is the key, but I would remind everyone that laws are made by politicians, often in their interests rather than the interests of society.I have seen many laws reversed as it has become apparent that they were ill conceived....drug control legislation being an obvious example.

Many of what the "liberals" call basic human rights are refused to those in society, who although not criminals engage in behaviour which is dangerous or destructive....example... hard drug addicts.
"Basic human rights" are also witheld from people with psychiatric problems, they also are not criminals.

The statistics state that the practice of homosexuality is in general very destructive....much lower life expectancy, the still unexplained link to Aids/Hiv and high number of psychiatric conditions.

Given these statistics, what makes those who practice homosexuality more deserving of "rights" than the deprived members of the other catagories quoted?

I resent the implication by many here (including some friends) that I am an unthinking bigot.
My responce would be that most of the "liberals" are unthinking fools!