Well, it's not like being a bigot ever hurt anyone, right?

I would say the suppression of equality is harmful. But other then that there are plenty of examples of brutality and even murder as a direct result of ones bigoted views.
So yes it can be harmful.

As long as it's not hurting anyone, why should we bother them?

This is usually not the case. but if they are not acting on it fine, it's there problem then. Do what was mention above or go to a place spouting such bigoted views then expect to be called on it.

So are idiots and the mentally ill, but you don't see anyone "mentally spanking" them, do you?

These are not comparable. Bigotry is a learned trait, your comparisons are not. While it may be difficult for them to over come such indoctrination it's not impossible. At the very least they can make the effort to break the cycle with there children so they don't hold those inaccurate views.

I would say the suppression of equality is harmful. But other then that there are plenty of examples of brutality and even murder as a direct result of ones bigoted views.
So yes it can be harmful

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Kinda like religion, I suppose. People tolerate it.

This is usually not the case. but if they are not acting on it fine, it's there problem then. Do what was mention above or go to a place spouting such bigoted views then expect to be called on it.

Getting called on it is fine.

These are not comparable. Bigotry is a learned trait, your comparisons are not. While it may be difficult for them to over come such indoctrination it's not impossible. At the very least they can make the effort to break the cycle with there children so they don't hold those inaccurate views.

I suppose those aren't the best of examples...how about religion, then?
Although, my entire argument there was based on a misunderstanding. I thought he meant "mental spanking" as in a punishment, whereas he was just basically saying "call them on it".

it aint gonna hurt anyone by doing it.

Gay people should be allowed to marry. Simple as that.

[b]gay marriges should be allowed as it is one's choice whom he wants to love

I dont see anything wrong with gay marriages But what does annoy me are the gay people who prance around just because your gay you dont have to act like a fairy =p

boy i thought the moderators would have the common respect to address someone by his known title, even it is a made up name. i guess this whole world is goin down the tubes.

boy i thought the moderators would have the common respect to address someone by his known title, even it is a made up name. i guess this whole world is goin down the tubes.

I thought we got rid of you?

The authors included 154 women in 84 families who underwent artificial insemination to start a family; the parents agreed to answer questions about their children's social skills, academic performance and behavior at five follow-up times over the 17-year study period.

Your telling me that a study of 84 families is comparible to the millions of heterosexual families out there? Of course the heterosexuals couples had more kids with problems, there were more people. That doesnt even make sense, but maybe i'm looking at it the wrong way.

On another note, your a very clever moderator, Asherlee, vaugeley insulting me, but not saying anything directly towards me. So as to avoid trouble, taking a side and whatnot. And if i did actually complain to a higher up, you could say you werent even directing that comment at me, you were obviously directing it to anyone else who commented on the thread, besides my father of course, all of whom were on your side anyway.

Also, why was the study only done on women. Just curious, has a study like this ever been done on gay families that were comprised of two males?