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California lawmakers narrowly advanced a bill Tuesday that would repeal a state law designed to find the causes and cures of homosexuality.The law, written in 1950, classifies homosexuals as "sexual deviants" and requires the state Department of Mental Health to conduct research on "deviations conducive to sex crimes against children." The research would be used to help identify potential sex offenders.
People fear what is different. Just like people once thought praying to a certain god made the sun go up and down, or their plants grow, the further science progresses the less need there is for outdated thoughts and programs.
What was once thought 'deviant' behavior (because of fear of the unknown and unrelateable) is now considered more socially acceptable, and the laws/rules should change to reflect that.
When my dad was in grammar school, being left handed was thought to be deviant and unacceptable. He still wears a nice small scar from being smacked on the hand with a metal edged ruler because he was 'using the wrong hand'. Luckily, things have changed....
I have a problem with libs who don't treat gender confused people as being mentally ill. If you want to cut your unit off, there is something wrong with youmentally, end of discussion.
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