Because they're Americans. Same as you, same as me. See, I believe that "all men are created equal stuff." If you don't, that's not very American of you, little jeremiah.
All men are created equal doesn't mean that a criminal, or psychotic, has the same duties, responsibility or rights as a normally functioning member of society. And since homosexuality is a mental illness based on sexual perversion, their demands to be in the military, marry members of the same sex and adopt children, are wrong and should not be legitimized. Created equal doesn't mean one cannot make moral or rational judgements about behavior!
Suppose 2% of the population decide they like necrophilia? Or bestiality? Should they "have a seat at the table" too? (You never did explain what you meant by that nice homey-sounding phrase...)
Those found guilty of crimes have their rights curtailed by law as prescribed by law. What's so difficult to understand?
What I mean by "having a seat at the table" is simply the ability to engage in civic life just like everyone else. Just like I believe you have the ability to engage in civic life and promote whatever agenda you wish to promote. Free marketplace of ideas.
Suppose 2% of the population decide they like necrophilia? Or bestiality? Should they "have a seat at the table" too? (You never did explain what you meant by that nice homey-sounding phrase...)
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Well said, lj.