Over the Rainbow: - Wrestling With Angels
Over the Rainbow: - Wrestling With Angels
Over the Rainbow: - Wrestling With Angels
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* “We legitimate <strong>the</strong> heterosexual family to preserve <strong>the</strong> group.”<br />
* In extending <strong>the</strong> concept of normality, “damage may be done to society that may take<br />
generations to repair… some degree of damage to limited groups of individuals may be justified<br />
for <strong>the</strong> greater good of society…every set of social norms injures some.”<br />
* “Are homosexual and lesbian tendencies genetically governed? …such behavior likely<br />
depends on more than genetics.”<br />
* “…<strong>the</strong>re were also incestuous or pedophilic families…But where is <strong>the</strong> line to be drawn, and<br />
on what basis? And, if we cannot draw a firm line, will we remain successful in outlawing child<br />
pornography if <strong>the</strong> child consents?”<br />
* “Can we tolerate all forms of consensual sexual activity?...Our ability to function rationally<br />
depends on taboos and social and legal constraints that maintain character and a sense of<br />
appropriateness.”<br />
* “ I suggest prudence, that we do not allow a slippery slope to take us unawares…we need<br />
serious discussion ra<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>the</strong> polemics and <strong>the</strong> heat we are now generating.”<br />
CAUTION IS WISDOM<br />
Social movements promoting <strong>the</strong> normalization of homosexuality in our society have, and<br />
will continue to bring about profound challenges and changes in social organization, particularly<br />
in regard to social integration, social reproduction, social health, and <strong>the</strong> intergenerational<br />
transfer of cultural values.<br />
The heterosexual family unit has integrated men and women, children, grandparents and<br />
extended relatives in personal and caring relationships that transcend generations. Countless<br />
and consistent family research confirms that <strong>the</strong> greatest sources of nurture, support and<br />
meaning for <strong>the</strong> majority of Americans are found within <strong>the</strong> family unit. The foundation upon<br />
which freedom is built rests upon <strong>the</strong> ability of autonomous family units to preserve and pass<br />
down cultural values to <strong>the</strong> next generation. This process develops a diversity of perspectives,<br />
providing <strong>the</strong> checks and balances in society which guard against destructive extremes.<br />
As children are taught to accept homosexuality as a normal choice, <strong>the</strong> intergenerational<br />
transfer of cultural and genetic patterns in society becomes jeopardized. The normalization of<br />
homosexuality will create new forms of social reproduction. When society changes rapidly it is<br />
prudent to inquire, “Who benefits?” The commercialization of reproduction through <strong>the</strong><br />
buying of sperm and egg and <strong>the</strong> creating of children through deliberate planning by<br />
professionals (at high cost) will replace <strong>the</strong> caring and loving union of mo<strong>the</strong>r, fa<strong>the</strong>r, children,<br />
<strong>Over</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Rainbow</strong>: The Gay Battle for Social Reorganization of America. 2010<br />
Dr. M. L. Coppock<br />
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