Things that make you go hmmmmm.

Read an article today about a man in New Orleans who heard the water from the broken levees.  Upon hearing the water rushing around him, he proceeded to fill a "Big Gulp" cup with water and run to the attic.  The water rose, leaving him trapped in the attic.  The man survived for a couple weeks on the water in that "Big Gulp."  He went from 260-180lbs.  Just when you thought America's obsession with Supersizing was all evil, it, in a very miniscual way, has contested that perception.  I'm just in awe of his determination to survive.

Time to go Monk:

Has anyone reflected on the debate about homosexuality being a lifestyle choice vs. genetic?  I can't remember what got this in my head.  I think it was an article of scientists being able to alter the genetic makeup of cats to stop them from producing the protein that makes people allergic to them.  Anyways, it got me thinking..  I hear frequently from the gay community through tv/articles/inperson that it's not a choice.  It is not a matter of decision or environment, but a genetic predisposition.  If we take this argument as true, then what happens if scientists find the genetic code that causes homosexuality?  Do we alter it, as if homosexuality were a disease like parkinsons?  Do we "rid" future generations of homosexuals. Science tells us that heterosexuality is necessary for procreation (with the exception of a few asexual animals).  This really brings us into the morality of the debate.  If it is a genetic malfunction, then can we really blame those that say they are homosexual?  I suppose not.  However, by defending that it is genetic as opposed to choice, you make the ultimate outcome to be the eventual extinction of the homosexual community.  Would they argue that it maybe an evolutionary change and not an error or disease.  I feel that would be very hard to justify.  If that is not acceptable, then would homosexuals be able to defend that it is a personal choice or product of their environment or upbringing?  

Again, I have no idea why I got some in depth with this... it's one of those deeply focused "monk" moments where you truly start thinking about things..  but it's interesting to see that the argument supported by the community may lead to its possible demise.

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