Howdy DJ,

You said:4. "I read Torog's epiphany post--I'm floored. Torog, I may not agree with you on many issues, political or otherwise, but I'd still like to show you as an example to others. You have the capacity to CHANGE YOUR MIND, to re-evaluate what you believe is truth, and to look at things from a new perspective. Not a lot of people are capable of this. Good on you, sir."

I do believe,that gays should be treated with respect and common courtesy,just like everyone else and that there's a place for them in society,they shouldn't have to live in shame or sacrifice their dignity as human beings. I think this is an issue,to be decided between the adults,and not bring the children into the fray..let them learn their abc's and 123's..and just let them be children..their parents should decide when they want their children to learn about sex and moral issues.

Now then--for another revelation..my dealer,is a lesbian..with a bisexual girlfriend. I shocked my girlfriend yesterday,when the subject came up..I told her,that I was not going to critisize them,for their lifestyle and sexual orientation. I am trying to change my attitude towards gay folks and realize,that they simply want what everyone else wants,freedom,dignity,choice and equality. I'm not trying to be politically-correct..I just think that it's high time for me to be more compassionate and less hateful,and to work out some kind of compromise.

Have a good one...