I'm uncomfortable the whole link between "treat people decently" and "they can't help being the way they are." We should treat people decently REGARDLESS. If we say bigotry against gays is wrong because homosexuality is not a choice, does that mean religious bigotry is ok because people can change their religion to avoid persecution? Ick. Been there, done that, got the mezuzah.
Good luck, Peg. I'm very glad you're talking about this with people who don't take such ideas for granted and see them as obvious. I know it's hard work, but terribly important. Thank you for taking it on.
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Date: 2006-06-05 07:51 pm (UTC)Good luck, Peg. I'm very glad you're talking about this with people who don't take such ideas for granted and see them as obvious. I know it's hard work, but terribly important. Thank you for taking it on.