Yes, I pay a sin tax but gays don't and they are idolized, not leperized. (yes, that's a new word I just made up)
Smokers are about 12-15% of the population while gays poll at 10-15%, depending on which day it is and if they are LGBT or whatever they choose to be....yes, I said CHOOSE. They pick their lifestyle. It's not inherent.
I choose to smoke because I'm used to it. My parents, friends, religious leaders and family did it. I emulate that behavior and enjoy it. I saw it on TV and movies. Smoking was cool....so I learned to smoke and enjoy it.
Same with being gay....(yes, I said that). It's a choice. Family, parents, friends, religious leaders, TV, movies and anyone who abuses a child influences the child and the choice. Ergo, it seems normal.
In a nutshell, smoking is just a choice. Sexual deviance is also a choice, but gays sure get more attention and acceptance than smokers and we don't harm children. Just doesn't seem right.
Where do you get the information that there are that many gays? I have read that they are only 1 - 2 % of the population.