[Jeff Higgins]

Yes, it tears families apart. Even their own cobbled together "families" cannot seem to stay together. Homosexual relationships are notoriously more transient than heterosexual. And yes, it is very much a source of shame for the "straights" in a family.

Yes, it ruins lives, and not solely due to society's labelling. Many of its adherants find themselves in a downward spiral of lessening self-worth and other psycological problems. Far more so than the general population.

Just like rock and roll? Homosexuals have a notoriously high intravenous drug addiction rate. They are notoriously promiscuous, especially the men, with many tallying partners in the hundreds or more. And having unprotected sex with them. They die from these things at alarming rates. Not so for rock'n'roll.

Racing, climbing, scuba, flying, etc. etc. does not expose anyone to any health risks. There are physical dangers involved, but that is far different. Broken bones are not communicable disseases.