Eh, I'll be back with more soon, but I wanted to add this, to clear up a common misconception.
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Originally Posted by Salami
I'll add right now that being gay is not something one can have any control over, no more than the colour of your skin, so denying them marriage makes as much sense from a civil rights perspective as denying black people marriage or asian people marriage.
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There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay, or lesbian orientation. Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many think that nature and nurture both play complex roles; most people experience little or no sense of choice about their sexual orientation.
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The underline is mine.