X-Message-Number: 16611 Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 14:02:19 -0700 From: Olaf Henny <> Subject: The joys of life are for *all* References: <> Louis Epstein wrote: >The condition and the conduct are two separate >things.I take issue with the position that the >condition constitutes an excuse for the conduct, >which position weds them in the eyes of defenders >of both Louis, I have gathered by now, that you have a deep respect for life, in fact, that you consider the maintenance of life paramount without regard to its quality or anything else. However, the question that nags me is: Do you actually like life? To me sex is one of its great pleasures and, at age 67, without the minutest consideration of procreation. I am heterosexual, but I believe, if I was gay, these pleasures would be, even if not identical, just as intense. Now, if I was gay, why would you deny me this great life-joy just for that reason? My sexual orientation has been given to me with my genes, just like you received your near-sightedness. If I was gay, you would banish me to life-long abstinence? If it gives me pleasure joy or satisfaction I WILL do it, as long as it does not inflict harm on anybody else. That is what I live for and what I want to extend my life for. Best, Olaf --------------------------------- Tolerance is wisdom s finest fruit --------------------------------- Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=16611