I agree with the first two sentences of your post. But there are many who would argue the opposite, and claiming that civil rights are never about behavior, I think, is a weak argument. We’re on the same side, I’m just trying to point out what I believe is an argument that is not particularly useful when defending our beliefs. So, once again, my simple point is that sometimes civil rights are indeed behavior-based, as is clear when one reads the Bill of Rights.
THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.
It has NOTHING to do with homosexual behavior.