sharp@farmer.DEC (06/12/84)
<this line intentionally left blank> > Mike Musing* (ihuxi!cher) > It might not be a legitimate "net.singles" topic, but there is an aspect > of homosexuality other then FUN. Homosexuality appears to be a perversion > (no negative or any other connotation here) of one of the basic human > instincts. Object of the sexual drive (and its ultimate purpose) differs > from original. > I am *not* discussing need for love (communication), just the sex aspect. > Since the original nature of a basic impulse is superceded, the phenomenon > in question seems to be similar to some eating deviations (anorexia, bulimia, > overall reverse direction of digestive tract movements). > Any thoughts, objections, ... > <flame on> This is the most offensive statement I have ever seen in net.singles. What do you mean "no negative connotation"?!?! The term "perversion" is most certainly perjorative, especially used in this context. You're right, it doesn't belong in net.singles, it belongs in net.bigots, with all the other ignorant, irrational attacks on people who are different from you, or groups that scare whatever majority you hide among. This is like a white person calling blacks "ugly" for having darker skin or a Christian calling Jews "evil" for having different religious beleifs. (Then saying "no offense intended.") Your whole argument says to me "it's not OK for you to feel what you feel, think what you think, do what you do or be what you are." (It's "perverse," sick, different....) F**k that! It IS OK! Homosexuality, meaning any sexual feelings for, thoughts about or behavior towards members of your own sex is perfectly normal and totally commonplace, not only among humans but all of Creation. <flame off> Besides the insult, I can find no content in your message. Perhaps you can rephrase your thought, if any, in more value-neutral terms and I can make a rational response. Try starting out by not assuming that gayness is bad. Don Sharp. ...{ucbvax,decvax}!decwrl!dec-rhea!dec-farmer!sharp ...sharp%farmer.DEC@decwrl.ARPA