I liked this quote from Dean Hamer, the NIH lead scientist on “A linkage between DNA markers on the X chromosome and male sexual orientation“. I just finished reading The Science of Desire in which he explains the methodology and processes used in his study that proved a molecular link in a segment of the X chromosome among the gay men in many of the families that were studied back in 1993. Fifteen years has gone by and many people have forgotten the news circus that surrounded the public release of the study’s results.
“… In short, biology is amoral; it offers no help distinguishing between right and wrong. Only people, guided by their values and beliefs, can decide what is moral and what is not. My own guiding principle is simple. Everyone has a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, so long as they do not infringe upon the rights of others. From my point of fiew, this and this alone is the proper perspective from which to judge the morality of sexual orientation or any other aspect of human behavior.”
JD Thomas on Medford Watercourse
Will on Medford Watercourse
Caroyln Binam on Nicole Sandler - After Air America
Kaylee Baroody on Fact Checking Bill Maher on the Tea Baggers
Francis on Torresdale & Devereaux
Michael on Behold the Crazy - USJF Edition