[Vision2020] Crazy Train

[Tom Hansen]

Michael -

 

That which defines appropriate social behavior (whether it be public or
private) is derived from public mores.  If the majority (or in some cultures
the "ruling class") of a culture feel that a certain behavior is moral and
acceptable, it is recognized as such.

 

I have adequate confidence in social evolution to believe that, like
separate fountains for blacks and whites, even this shall come to pass.

 

Tom Hansen

Moscow, Idaho

 

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From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Michael
Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 6:16 PM
To: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: [Vision2020] Crazy Train

 

Tom,

 

To clarify, I'm currently interested in two things:  what the actual
difference in cultural/behavioral expression really is (statistically)
between current homosexual and heterosexual practice and also whether or not
homosexual activity is defined according to some broad notions of morality
to be in any sense 'wrong.'  All sexual activity is not off the radar simply
because it is sexual or private, as I'm sure you would agree; e.g., we might
not necessarily condone some forms of adultery and we might not dispute laws
against sex with consenting minors.  I also want to distinguish the question
of legal right from the question of morality.  Further, I also want to grant
that if some traditions conclude that homosexual activity is 'not good' or
'wrong' this does not entail that these traditions will approach actual
homosexuals like a bunch of arrogant fundamentalists.  I do share your
concerns about bigotry, fear, feeling threatened, etc.  I just don't think
my particular questions deal much with that particular problem.  Hope that
helps.

 

Michael

 

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