The time has come to examine the medical facts and respond with appropriate
public policy. Congress, the courts, and America's school systems would do
well to examine the following information before placing their stamp of
approval on the homosexual lifestyle.

Bacteria
Homosexuals experience a wide range of bacterial infections, including
gonorrhea, syphilis, shigella, and campylbacter. One study of homosexuals
in New York city found that "... 64.3 percent of the [homosexual] men
reported a history of gonorrhea and/or syphilis."12 The heterosexual
community has also experienced many of these sexually transmitted
infections -- however it is generally on a smaller scale.

Gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease and perhaps
the most common STD found in homosexual men.13 Gonorrhea is an inflammatory
disease of genital track. In the homosexual communities, this disease has
appeared in non-traditional locations. For example, gonorrhea traditionally
occurs on the genitals, but recently it has appeared in the rectal region
and in the throat.14,15,16

Gonorrhea is strongly associated with homosexual behavior at a rate higher
than heterosexual behavior. In a study published by the Canadian Medical
Association Journal in 1991, "...gonorrhea was associated with urethral
discharge ... and homosexuality (3.7 times higher than the rate among
heterosexuals)."17

This is especially true of gonorrhea of the pharynx (throat). A study
published in the Journal of Clinical Pathology found, "In homosexual men a
much higher prevalence of pharyngeal gonorrhoea (15.2 percent; two of the
13) was observed in comparison with heterosexual men (4.1 percent)."18

As pharyngeal gonorrhea results from oral sex with an infected partner,
anorectal (anal) gonorrhea is spread through anal sex with a man infected
with urethral gonorrhea. Physicians have promoted "safer sex" in an effort
to stem the spread of gonorrhea. While for several years statistics seemed
to indicate the plan may be working, the numbers began to rise again in the
early 1990s. The American Journal of Public Health published a study of
Amsterdam STD clinics that found, "After several years of decline, the
number and percentage of diagnosed cases of gonorrhea among homosexual and
bisexual clients of sexually transmitted disease clinics in Amsterdam
started to increase again in 1989. This rise continued in 1990 and 1991."19
This study mirrors one done in King County, Washington, which yielded
similar results.20

Unlike its effect on the genitals, when gonorrhea infects the pharynx and
rectal regions, it often emerges without symptoms.21 And even if it does
emerge with symptoms, those symptoms can be easily misinterpreted as simply
a sore throat or misdiagnosed as part of a simultaneous ailment such as
hemorrhoids.22 The Journal of the American Medical Association stressed the
importance of properly diagnosing these infections: "Detection and
treatment of these occult infections are essential, because gonococcal
"carriers" represent reservoirs of potential infection in the community."23

Syphilis. Syphilis is a venereal disease caused by a bacteria known as a
spirochet. If left untreated it can progress through three stages: primary,
secondary, and tertiary or latent syphilis.

Primary anal syphilis is marked by anal ulcers that typically appear within
two to six weeks of exposure to the spirochet. However, the ulcers may not
appear for up to three months after initial exposure. The lesion that
appears can be one of two types. One is particularly painful. The other
causes little irritation. In the case of the painful variety, it may be
mistaken for an anal fissure.24 If a patient suffers from the less painful
ulcers, he may not seek medical attention and the disease can progress into
secondary syphilis.

If left untreated, six to eight weeks after the ulcer sores heal, secondary
syphilis sets in. Secondary syphilis is marked by a pale brown or pink
lesion or it may surface as a rash. Tertiary or latent syphilis is rare and
is composed of another type of rectal lesions.

Medical literature shows homosexuals to be at especially high risk for
syphilis. The Archives of Internal Medicine reported on a study in 1991
that found, "Homosexually active men are significantly more likely to
report syphilis and less likely to present with primary syphilis than
heterosexual men."25 The British Co-operative Clinical Group noted that
homosexuals acquired syphilis at a rate ten times that of heterosexuals.26
Other journals also note a high correlation of homosexuality and syphilis.
27,28,29

Enteric Infections
An enteric infection is one that involves the intestines, and many of these
are caused by various protozoa and bacteria. Decades ago many of these
diseases were considered "exotic" diseases acquired through foreign travel
or consuming contaminated food or water. However throughout the 1970s and
1980s, medical journals have noted their spread in homosexual
communities.30,31,32

One study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported, "At
least 80 percent of homosexual men presenting to our sexually transmitted
disease clinic with anorectal or intestinal symptoms were infected with one
or more sexually transmissible anorectal or enteric pathogens. Such
infections were also found in 39 percent of homosexual men presenting to
the clinic without intestinal symptoms."33

The Annals of Clinical Research published a study in 1985 that examined 153
homosexual men. "Intestinal protozoa were found in 91 of the homosexual
men, altogether 198 organisms were identified ..."34

Shigellosis. Shigella is a bacterium that commonly infects the intestinal
tract of homosexual men. Infection with this bacterium is marked by
diarrhea, fever, nausea, and cramps. In the early 1970s, public health
officials noted it as a problem. "The San Francisco Department of Public
Health has recognized a venereal outbreak of enteritis due to Shigella
Flexneri 2a during the first half of 1974, " Dr. Selma Dritz noted in the
New England Journal of Medicine. "Of the more than 50 cases reported,
almost 60 percent occurred in young adult men, a majority of whom were
habitués of the city's gay community."35

Campylobacter. Campylobacter is another bacteria that often infects the
intestinal tract of homosexual men. One study of 113 patients found,
"Campylobacter jejuni was the most common organism in the entire cohort,
but Shigella species were most common in homosexual men." While that study
did not specifically link campylobacter to homosexuality, other doctors
have noted the connection. In 1987 eight physicians wrote Lancet noting,
"it seems that the sexual practices of male homosexuals may facilitate
colonisation with this organism."36

Amebiasis. An amebiasis is an infection of the large intestine, caused by
Entamoeba histolytica. Homosexual populations have been hit hard by various
types of amebiasis. The link was noted in the 1970s. "In 1975, 1,235 cases
of amebiasis were reported from New York City. This represented 44.5
percent of the total number of cases nationwide," an article in the New
York State Journal of Medicine stated. It went on to comment, "Although
sexual orientation cannot be assessed from these statistics, a very
significant portion of the cases occurring in native New Yorkers were
probably within the homosexual community."37

G. Lamblia is a flagellate protozoan that causes giardiasis, which is a
disease characterized by diarrhea.38 Harrisonís Principles of Internal
Medicine reports, "In one New York Study, all nontraveled immunocompetent
males with giardiasis were, in fact, homosexual."39

Both G. Lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica parasites can be transmitted
through oral-anal intercourse, as they live in the stool. A study published
in the New England Journal of Medicine found that "the most powerful
predictors of E. histolytica and G. lamblia infection was homosexuality."40
Interestingly enough, the study went on to note that homosexuality
represented a higher risk for these parasites "not because of its unique
association with any sexual practices (anilingus was practiced by 17
percent of heterosexuals, 37 percent of bisexuals and 75 percent of
homosexuals in our study) but because only in homosexuals is there both a
large reservoir of infection (endemic level) and a prevalent mode of
transmission."41

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reports
similar findings. In a study of 200 homosexual men and 100 heterosexual
men, "Entamoeba histolytica was isolated from 27 percent of the homosexual
and 1 percent of the heterosexual men. Giardia lamblia was isolated from 13
percent of the homosexual and 3 percent of the heterosexual men."42 Other
studies reinforce these conclusions for E. histolytica43 and G. Lamblia.44

Viruses
Hepatitis. Hepatitis is a disease that causes an inflammation of the liver.
There are several different types of Hepatitis including hepatitis A,
hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

Hepatitis A and B can be sexually transmitted and homosexuals are at high
risk for both.45 One study of a community-wide outbreak of Hepatitis A
concluded, "Hepatitis A infection among homosexual and bisexual men is
associated with oral-anal and digital-rectal intercourse, as well as with
increasing numbers of anonymous sex partners and group sex."46 Another
study found that Hepatitis B is easily spread through homosexual contact.
The study stated: "These data suggest that HBV [hepatitis B virus] is
transmitted 8.6-fold more efficiently than HIV-1 among homosexual men
studied ..."47

Hepatitis C appears to be less of a threat to the homosexual community. The
Journal on Infectious Disease found, "In a cross-sectional study of
homosexual or bisexual men in San Francisco, only 4.6 percent of 735 men
were positive for anti-HCV [hepatitis C virus] antibody while 81 percent
were positive for any HBV [hepatitis B virus] serologic marker ..."48

Human papillomavirus. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that causes
genital or anal warts and is associated with cancer. For years HPV was
linked to vaginal and cervical cancer in women. In recent years, medical
studies have noted the spread of HPV in homosexual communities. One study
published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases stated, "Reports of an
association between clinically identified anal warts and homosexual
behavior predate the AIDS epidemic and undoubtedly reflect increased
exposure of this population to HPV during receptive anorectal
intercourse."49

Today, studies suggest a link between HPV and anal cancer in homosexual
males -- particularly those who are HIV+. An article published in the
Journal of the American Medical Association stated, "These studies indicate
that immunosuppressed male homosexuals have a high prevalence of anal human
papillomavirus infection and anal intraepithelial neoplasia, and this
population may be at significant risk for the development of anal
cancer."50

Along the same lines, an article published in the New England Journal of
Medicine concluded: "Anal intercourse may predispose to anal cancer through
the transmission of an infection, most probably infection with human
papillomavirus."51

Herpes Simplex. Herpes simplex is a common STD marked by watery blisters on
the genitalia. It can also occur in the anorectal area, primarily in
passive homosexual men.52 Homosexuals suffering from herpes simplex
proctitis experience severe anorectal pain and may have difficulty
urinating.53

While Herpes is a disease that affects both homosexuals and heterosexuals,
a side-by-side comparison of heterosexual males to homosexual males shows
that homosexual men are at a higher risk.

The Journal of the American Medical Association found that "among men,
report of any lifetime homosexual activity was associated with an elevated
risk for HSV-2 [herpes simplex virus - 2]."54 The link between
homosexuality and herpes simplex-2 has also been noted in other journals.55

Cytomegalovirus. Cytomegalovirus is a virus that commonly infects
homosexual men and can be serious when the patient suffers immunosuppressed
conditions such as AIDS. This virus can infect both heterosexuals and
homosexuals, but again, homosexuals seem to suffer from cytomegalovirus at
a much higher rate. A study published in the American Journal of Medicine
showed,"... heterosexual men in a sexually transmitted disease clinic have
a substantially lower prevalence of cytomegalovirus seropositivity than do
homosexual men."56

In fact, an article published in the British Journal of Venereal Disease
noted "Sexual orientation was shown to be the most important determinant of
antibody to CMV [cytomegalovirus] in this population."57

In a population that represents the majority of AIDS cases, CMV is
particularly frightening. A study published in the Journal of Infectious
Diseases reported, "DMAC [disseminated Mycobacterium avium] and CMV are
causing substantial and increasing morbidity among AIDS patients."58

HIV/AIDS
AIDS is the one disease that most Americans are familiar with and readily
associate with homosexuality. It has captured the mediaís attention and won
the nation's sympathies. AIDS is a terrible and tragic syndrome that
attacks the patient's immune system so that it cannot fight off disease,
making common ailments potentially fatal. It is not unusual for AIDS
patients to die from pneumonia that begins as a common cold.

While no one would deny the horrible nature of AIDS, some confusion has
erupted over who is at risk for contracting it. In 1987, the federal
government embarked upon an education campaign to protect the nation
against the spread of AIDS. It was called "America Responds to AIDS." This
media campaign flooded the airwaves with the horrifying message that
"anyone" could get AIDS. The risk of contracting AIDS through heterosexual
vaginal intercourse is many times lower than anal intercourse or IV drug
use. Consider the odds:

The problem was that although that message may be technically true, it is
terribly deceptive. AIDS remains primarily a disease of homosexuals and IV
drug users. Homosexuals and IV drug users make up more than 80 percent of
AIDS cases in the United States.59

Health officials understood AIDS enough in 1987 to know how the disease was
spreading and who was at risk. But the campaignís job was to bring an
understanding of AIDS to the masses. Dr. Walter Dowdle, a virologist at the
Centers for Disease Control involved with the education campaign, told the
Wall Street Journal, "As long as this was seen as a gay disease or, even
worse, a disease of drug abusers, that pushed the disease way down the
ladder" in priority in Americans' minds.60

And so the deception began. John Ward, a health official involved with the
tracking of AIDS cases at CDC, told the Wall Street Journal, "I don't see
much downside in slightly exaggerating [AIDS risk]."61 But the exaggeration
was more than slight, and the downsides were enormous.

Not only did the 1987 campaign institute a lie into American government,
media, and education, it led the government to waste millions in research
on the spread of HIV in populations who are least likely to acquire it.

In March 1994, the headlines once again filled with the threat of
heterosexual AIDS. The New York Times reported with tabloid sensationalism:
"In a development that reflects the changing demographic face of the AIDS
epidemic in this country, heterosexual transmission accounted for the
largest proportionate increase in AIDS cases reported last year..."62
However, when non-drug abusing heterosexuals comprise only 8 percent of the
total AIDS population, it doesn't take but a small shift in figures to
create "the largest proportionate increase."

The latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control reveal that
homosexuals and IV drug abusers make up 83 percent of all AIDS cases in
America. Heterosexual contact accounts for only 8 percent of the cases, and
nearly half (47 percent) of heterosexuals who have contracted AIDS were the
sexual partners of drug abusers.63

Cancers and Tumors
Homosexual behavior, especially when practiced by those infected with HIV,
places people at an especially high risk for various cancers, as well.

ANAL CANCER. Homosexual men's practice of anal sex has left many of them
victims of anal cancer. One article in the New England Journal of Medicine
commented, "Our study lends strong support to the hypothesis that
homosexual behavior in men increases the risk of anal cancer: 21 of the 57
men with anal cancer (37 percent) reported that they were homosexual or
bisexual, in contrast to only one of 64 controls."64 The Journal of the
American Medical Association also published similar findings:
"Epidemiological studies have shown that risk factors for anal cancer
include homosexuality, history of receptive anal intercourse, presence of
anal condylomata, and smoking."65 And the International Journal of Cancer
stated, "Being single and having practised anal intercourse appears to be
associated with anal cancer and case reports have suggested a recent
increase in the number of cases of anal cancer."66 Other studies have
yielded the same conclusions.67,68

Kaposi's Sarcoma. Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is an AIDS-related cancer that
affects the mucous membranes and the skin of its victims. It is marked by
reddish-brown or bluish tumors. In years past it was primarily a benign
disease that affected older men in the Mediterranean regions. In recent
years it has earned a reputation for being a deadly disease in AIDS
patients.

Homosexuals' sexual behavior places them at high risk for this disease. The
International Journal of Dermatology explains why: "In this high risk group
[the gay male population], the predominant portal of entry of free and
cell-bound HIV as well as the brunt of associated cofactors and
opportunistic infections can be traced to both ends of the gastrointestinal
tract (mouth and anus) and also the genitalia, which happen to be common
sites for KS lesions in addition to their lymphatic watersheds."69

Kaposiís sarcoma has taken a particularly tragic toll on HIV-infected
homosexual men, sending them to an earlier grave than their IV-drug user
counterparts. AIDS reports: "According to our data, homosexual men had a
significantly higher risk of progression to AIDS and shorter survival
compared with IDU [IV drug users] and other categories. In a multivariate
analysis the increased risk was found to be independent of demographic and
clinical characteristics but was accounted for by the higher probability of
developing Kaposi's sarcoma."70 The Journal of the American Medical
Association noted the difficulty in treating this disease in the mid-1980s,
"Kaposi's Sarcoma as currently seen in young, homosexual men is less
responsive to chemotherapy, and in many cases displays a more aggressive,
rapidly progressive course. "71

Hodgkin Disease. Homosexual men suffering from HIV/AIDS also suffer from
other cancers and lymphomas. One study published in the Annuls of Medicine
noted the connection between homosexual AIDS patients and Hodgkin disease.
The study concluded, "An excess incidence of Hodgkin disease was found in
HIV-infected homosexual men."72 The Journal of Clinical Oncology published
a study that further supports a connection between homosexual male AIDS
patients and Hodgkin disease.73

Drug/Alcohol Abuse
Another unhealthy aspect of the homosexual population is their
vulnerability to dependance on drugs and alcohol. A study that surveyed
3,400 homosexuals found, "Substantially higher proportions of the
homosexual sample used alcohol, marijuana, or cocaine than was the case in
the general population."74 Other studies support these findings.75,76

One study published in Nursing Research noted that lesbians experience
alcohol problems at a rate three times that of American women as a whole.
The study also found: "Like most problem drinkers, 32 (91%) of the
participants had abused other drugs as well as alcohol, and many reported
compulsive difficulties with food (34%), codependency (29%), sex (11%), and
money (6%). Forty-six percent had been heavy drinkers with frequent
drunkenness; ..."77

Homosexual activists would argue that this population suffers from a higher
rate of drug and alcohol problems because society will not accept their
sexual orientation. However, a psychological study of nearly 2,000 lesbians
from all 50 states found that most lesbians (57 percent) considered money
the biggest worry in their life. The study went on to state, "Only 12
percent of respondents indicated that they were concerned about people
knowing that they were lesbian."78

"Safe Sex"
When gay rights activists concede to the health facts regarding their
lifestyle they argue that homosexuals simply need to be taught how to
perform their sex acts safely. However, despite innumerable education
efforts, the homosexual male population remains plagued by disease.

For a few years, activists had some statistics to back up this philosophy
as rates of gonorrhea and syphilis dropped after education efforts.
However, homosexuals, even after receiving education, did not sustain their
"safe" activities for very long. A study conducted in Amsterdam and another
study conducted in Washington state found a drop in gonorrhea and syphilis
for several years in the 1980s. In both studies, that trend was followed by
a marked increase in the rate of these diseases in the homosexual
population, while the rate in the heterosexual population continued to
fall.79,80

The relapse into "risky" behavior has been documented in relation to other
STDs as well, including HIV. One study published in the British Journal of
Medicine stated, "This study provides evidence of continuing unsafe sexual
behavior among homosexual or bisexual men infected with HIV-1 attending
genitourinary medicine clinics up to the end of 1993." The study further
pointed out, "This is consistent with other data indicating an increase in
the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, within the
male homosexual or bisexual community in England and Wales between 1988 and
1990."81

While it appears clear that homosexual men have a difficult time sustaining
"safe" sexual behavior, the inevitable question is why? Medical and
psychological experts have developed several explanations. Some homosexual
men believe that once they have established a monogamous relationship, they
aren't at risk. The American Journal of Public Health published a study in
1990 that found, "Being in a monogamous gay relationship was associated
with higher risk sex throughout the entire study."82

Another theory is that the few years of decline in the rates of HIV and
other STD infections have led homosexual men to let down their guard. The
Journal of the American Medical Association reported, "Because of declining
incidence of STD and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, some
homosexually active men may have relaxed behaviors regarding sexual
safety."83

A journal known as Sexually Transmitted Diseases developed a more
psychological explanation. Dr. Edward W. Hook III wrote, "After all, if
higher risk behaviors for HIV/STD remain desirable albeit dangerous for
some, their status as 'forbidden fruit' might paradoxically serve as a
stimulus rather than a deterrent to those practices."84 In other words, the
very fact that these behaviors are dangerous may make them all the more
titillating.

The simple ineffectiveness of condoms likely also contributed to the spread
of disease. A study published in Social Science and Medicine found that the
rate of condom effectiveness in protecting against HIV infection is only 69
percent. The study noted, "Thus, efficacy may be much lower than commonly
assumed ..."85

All of these factors may well play a part in explaining why there appears
to be no such thing as "safe sex."

Born or Bred?
Despite the clear medical evidence that homosexual behavior is at its very
essence unhealthy, many advocates and activists insist that we cannot
counsel these people to change their behavior, because it is an innate
genetic trait.

These advocates make reference to several medical studies that claim to
have established a biological link to homosexuality. However, fair
evaluation of these studies proves that they are anything but conclusive.

One of the most often touted studies was conducted by Simon LeVay. His
study, published in Science in 1991, noted a difference in a brain
structure called the hypothalamus when evaluating homosexual and
heterosexual men. LeVay found that in the specimens he studied, the
hypothalamus was generally larger in heterosexual men than in homosexual
men. Therefore he concluded that these findings "suggest that sexual
orientation has a biologic substrate."86

While LeVay's study received top-notch billing in the media, it was
anything but conclusive. An analysis of the study and its methodology
reveals some notable weaknesses. The first problem, which LeVay himself
readily admits, is the fact that all 19 of his homosexual subjects had died
of complications associated with AIDS. Therefore the difference in the
hypothalamus might well be attributed to the AIDS rather than
homosexuality. LeVay attempted to compensate for the weakness by including
a few heterosexuals who died of AIDS complications in the heterosexual
sample. However, LeVay did not know for sure whether all subjects in his
heterosexual sample were indeed heterosexual; all of these subjects were
simply "presumed heterosexual."

Moreover, Dr. William Byne argued in Scientific American that "[LeVay's]
inclusion of a few brains from heterosexual men with AIDS did not
adequately address the fact that at the time of death virtually all men
with AIDS have decreased testosterone levels as the result of the disease
itself or the side effects of particular treatments.... Thus it is possible
that the effects on the size of the INAH3 [hypothalamus] that he attributed
to sexual orientation were actually caused by the hormonal abnormalities
associated with AIDS."87

Finally another weakness of LeVay's study is the fact that even in his
sample there were "exceptions" -- that is, there were some homosexuals who
had larger hypothalamus structures than some of the heterosexuals examined.
Even LeVay admits that these exceptions "hint at the possibility that
sexual orientation, although an important variable, may not be the sole
determinant of INAH3 [hypothalamus] size."88

LeVay is an open homosexual, and his interview with Newsweek appears to
indicate he had an agenda from the outset. LeVay lost his gay partner to
AIDS, an event that made him re-evaluate what he was doing with his life.
As a result, he took on this project. LeVay believes America must be
convinced that homosexuality is determined biologically. "It's important to
educate society," he told Newsweek. "I think this issue does affect
religious and legal attitudes."89

In 1993 a group of medical researchers at the National Cancer Institute led
by Dr. Dean H. Hamer released a study that linked homosexuality to the X
chromosome. While the study won a great deal of media attention, it also
offered little proof of a biological link to homosexuality.

Hamer's results are often misunderstood. Many believe that the study found
an identical sequence (Xq28) on the X chromosome of all homosexual
brothers. In reality, what it found was matching sequences in each set of
brothers who were both homosexual. Dr. Byne argues that in order to prove
anything by this study, Hamer would have had to examine the Xq28 sequence
of gay men's heterosexual brothers. Hamer insisted that such an inclusion
would have confounded his study. Byne responded, "In other words, inclusion
of heterosexual brothers might have revealed that something other than
genes is responsible for sexual orientation."90

Hamer's motives are also questionable. Although Hamer's research is
sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, his work has had little to do
with cancer. This study alone took $419,000 of the instituteís
taxpayer-backed funds, according to the Washington Times.91

One of Hamer's researchers told the Times that homosexuality is "not the
only thing we study," but it is "a primary focus of study." Hamer
reportedly stated that he has pushed for an Office of Gay and Lesbian
Health inside the National Institutes of Health. And he testified in
opposition to Colorado's Amendment 2. Sen. Robert C. Smith (R-NH) accused
the doctor of "actively pursu[ing] ... a gay agenda."92

Another study that has advanced the theory that homosexuality is a
biological phenomenon is the famed "Twin Study" by J. Michael Bailey and
Richard C. Pillard. Bailey and Pillard examined identical and fraternal
twin brothers and adopted brothers in an effort to establish a genetic link
to homosexuality. The study results yielded some statistics that seem to
support the hypothesis and other statistics that appear to refute it.
Fifty-two percent of the identical twins shared the same homosexual sexual
orientation while only 22 percent of fraternal twins fell in the same
category. This finding appears to support the argument for biology since
identical twins share the same genes. However, the rate of non-twin
conformity should mirror that of fraternal twins. In the Bailey and Pillard
study, the rate was only 9.2 percent. And the rate in adopted brothers --
which, if the biological hypothesis were true, should have been even lower
than non-twin brothers -- was actually higher (11 percent).93

In his article analyzing the medical evidence supporting a biological cause
of homosexuality, Dr. Byne noted other twin studies. He wrote, "Without
knowing what developmental experiences contribute to sexual orientation ...
the effects of common genes and common environments are difficult to
disentangle. Resolving this issue requires studies of twins raised
apart."94

Other physicians have also criticized the study for overvaluing the genetic
influence.95

Dr. Byne's arguments might lead some activists to label him a "homophobe."
He is, in reality, quite the contrary. Byne readily advocates societal
acceptance of homosexuality, but nevertheless concludes, "Most of the links
in the chain of reasoning from biology to social policy [regarding
homosexuality] do not hold up under scrutiny."96

Conclusion
Homosexuality has become an increasingly prevalent part of modern society.
It has infiltrated our schools, our news media, our entertainment media and
may soon redefine our concept of marriage.

However, homosexuality is by its very nature dangerous to those who
practice it. And society is doing homosexuals a disservice when it endorses
and promotes homosexuality as normal. In doing so, it is encouraging these
Americans to engage in self-destructive behavior.

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