Seems kinda silly, no? But it's the only logical reason I can see. In almost every culture, the male has a certain dominate role – whether he accepts it or not. The assumption is that power resides with the male. Now, when two gay males get together for some good ol' lovin', it's assumed that one of them has to assume a feminine role. I think it's this rejection of masculinity that has the history of breeders all in a tizzy. That's what they are really pointing to as an "abomination." What a load of crap!

But I think it kinda explains the illogical hatred of gays over the years. I have never understood that hatred – that someone could *hate* another person for no logical reason just escapes me – and I'm from the South where institutional hatred is common.

Over the past few years, though, I can sort of relate. I've heard people spew just awful things about gays like "they're sick!" or "they should just all get AIDS and die!" Instead of arguing against it, I just smile and say, "Yeah. I feel the same way about smokers. They can't die fast enough."

I know, I know… it's sinking to their level. I'm supposed to be above all that, right? It's surprisingly satisfying. Chances are, the "hatemonger" smokes or at the very least knows someone who smokes. They cannot handle having their rants directed back at them. It's kinda cool to assume the moral highground. The view is pretty good from up here. Now, where is that barking coming from…?