I'll bite, because I'm bored. [quote]I as a person who once lived the lifestyle know it to be a choice, and I know how the choice is made.[/quote] Oh really? Care to explain and debunk the thousands of psychiatrists who would say this claim is pure bullshit? [quote] no one openly beats, shoots, hangs, or jails Gays for no reason in America other than the few wacko events that have taken place, which are very rare. [/quote] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_violence_against_LGBT_people_in_the_United_States]This says otherwise - only including those cases which actually stem from the victim being LGBT[/url] [quote] churches full of blacks were caught on fire[/quote] June 24, 1973 – The Upstairs Lounge in New Orleans, a gay bar, was burned by an arsonist, killing 32 people [quote]the easy life Gays have[/quote] Tell that to Justin Aaberg, Matthew Shepherd, Tyler Clementi, Jamey Rodemeyer. Just a few names. [quote]Being homosexual is not a civil rights issue.[/quote] From Dictionary.com, the definition of "Civil Rights" [quote]rights to personal liberty established by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. constitution and certain Congressional acts, especially as applied to an individual or a minority group.[/quote] Considering most advances for LGBT groups, especially marriage, stems from the 14th amendment, it fits the actual definition. I don't know what the hell you're using. [quote]IT IS AN ISSUE OF PRIVACY!!![/quote] Oh this ought to be good. [quote]My issue I take with the homosexual community is that they flaunt around, and put it in your face that they are Gay and proud[/quote] So your issue is that you don't like that they display their happiness that they like the same sex, while you are a hypocritical bigot who could not come to terms with his own sexuality and be happy with it at well. I see. [quote]well, how about showing some dignity and not marching nude in parades with individuals in smut costumes and things in there rectal cavity. Then maybe more people would support them! [/quote] You've degraded to this argument? Really? If such events were happening, then the parades would not be going on in major cities. Of course, the events get rowdy (Especially at night in clubs), but no one is getting naked and having an orgy on Main Street. Get over yourself. [quote]In closing being homosexual is a choice, it is not a genetic trait, it is not a mutation, it is as simple human choice to prefer the same sex.[/quote] "In closing, I am right despite having no actual evidence to support myself minus my shitty life" [quote] Marriage between said couples is no ones business as it is there privacy which is protected under the constitution.[/quote] *their And since I get benefit (Or should be) from marrying someone, it is someones business. Especially in the 30 or so states that still have bans on same sex marriage. [quote]HOWEVER, it is my right to oppose there choice, to explain my beliefs and to say how I feel about it, as that is my CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT AS AN AMERICAN![/quote] It's also my right to call you an ignorant asshole who needs to read a book on Homosexuality that was published since the 1970's to educate yourself.