Rep. Louie Gohmert (R) equates homosexuality with bestiality, pedophilia, necrophilia, and other "perversions" (Congress, suspect)
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All I could think of was Ted Haggard. Why would anyone have such a reaction to something that didn't personally effect them? Suspect at best, if you ask me.
Perhaps "sexual orientation" is too broad? His take on the word "orientation" does not seem to be that far off. Perhaps the definition of "orientation" should be narrowly defined before broadstroking a law that may have unintended consequences?
Perhaps "sexual orientation" is too broad? His take on the word "orientation" does not seem to be that far off. Perhaps the definition of "orientation" should be narrowly defined before broadstroking a law that may have unintended consequences?
Perhaps "sexual orientation" is too broad? His take on the word "orientation" does not seem to be that far off. Perhaps the definition of "orientation" should be narrowly defined before broadstroking a law that may have unintended consequences?
The APA and AMA have defined it.
Sexual orientation is an enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, or affectional attraction toward others. It is easily distinguished from other components of sexuality including biological sex, gender identity (the psychological sense of being male or female), and the social gender role (adherence to cultural norms for feminine and masculine behavior).
Sexual orientation exists along a continuum that ranges from exclusive heterosexuality to exclusive homosexuality and includes various forms of bisexuality. Bisexual persons can experience sexual, emotional, and affectional attraction to both their own sex and the opposite sex. Persons with a homosexual orientation are sometimes referred to as gay (both men and women) or as lesbian (women only).
Sexual orientation is different from sexual behavior because it refers to feelings and self-concept. Individuals may or may not express their sexual orientation in their behaviors.
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