I came across

an interesting theory regarding homosexuality, and how people truly opposed to homosexuality should actually be in favor of gay marriage. The argument goes something like this: It is generally argued, at least by thoes who are themselves gay, that being gay is not a "choice;" I certainly have never heard someone say, "Well, I could have been straight, but I just prefer to be gay." This implies that homosexuality is genetic, that certain people are predisposed to homosexuality the same way I am predisposed to being left-handed. If homosexuality is indeed genetic, then it is an inheritable trait that can be passed from from parents to children. If being homosexual is demonized, and thoes who harbor these impulses are critcized and ostracized for their behavior, then many of these people will seek to hide or suppress their natural inclinations in a heterosexual partnership or marriage. If this occurs, children will almost certainly result, therefore passing a predisposition to homosexuality on to a new generation. If homosexuality was not considered a problem, and gays and lesbians were allowed to live their lives as they chose, the result would be fewer births among thoes who consider themselves homosexual, and in a few generations, the problem would "breed itself out."

While I appretiate this line of thinking for encouraging rights and tolerance for homosexuals, it does so for the wrong reasons, and intent is as important as results. This line of reasoning is nothing more than eugenics, and a truly horrible thing to encourage under the guise of helping other attain an equal standing in society.