Who's to say the nuclear family is ideal? There are many cultures in the world who don't conform to the standards that seem so "normal" to us. Considering the examples I gave earlier that indicate a person raised by homosexuals will actually mature into someone who is better socially/academically adjusted, there's no basis for the claim that a nuclear family is essential for optimum child-raising.
Also, I might point out that if we should succumb to the desires of biggots, then African-Americans would still be under the whip of slavery.
P.S. The majority of transsexuals end up being heterosexual, if you consider their new sex as legitimate. However, most transvestites are actually heterosexual men who get a kick out of dressing in women's clothing.
Pinky, post the whole article if you can just copy and paste it. If you'd have to type out the whole thing then don't worry - just the details will be fine.
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