Isn't there a value in a child having both of his parents in the household? A mother and a donor, a father and a donor, are not the same as mother and father. At some point in time don't we all wonder just how we fit in with our family? I do X but I don't know why...until I see my uncle do X, until I see my mother do X; thus, I can relate to my uncle and mother, and they can help me understand myself. There is societal value in that, yes? That value cannot be accomplished, or accomplished in the same way, or perhaps with the same benefit, if families consist of parent/donor. Maybe homosexual love is equal to heterosexual love. But being equal does not mean being the same. Heterosexual pairings are different than homosexual pairings,...

If obscenity or indecency are indeed harmful to communities then shouldn't it be stopped? Air pollution of one kind is regulated regardless of the fact that some choose to breathe it. Obscenity and indecency are widely considered to be a different kind of air pollution. So, what's to be done? Suck it up? Maybe it is too difficult to define standards. Still, I wish we could come together and try to do the difficult.

The question was asked, how many deaths has marijuana caused in the last 2,000 years? I can think of at least sixteen. Maryland. 1987. Conrail. "The Conrail locomotive crew failed to slow down at the signals before Gunpowder, and it was determined that the accident would have been avoided had they done so. Additionally, they tested positive for marijuana." Wikipedia My rights end where my fist meets your nose. The question with drug use is where exactly does the fist end? If marijuana is no less dangerous than alcohol, then, well, look at the number of drunk driving fatalities, fist fights, broken marriages, rusty zippers and moldy shoes. Yes, alcohol can be enjoyed responsibly and there are benefits to indulging. But there...