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	Gay Sheep

abailart

10-31-2007 5:13 PM

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homosexuality, sexual preference, sheep, genetics

abailart says:

The scientists said they hope to be able to show that sexual orientation in humans is biologically given. They believe that such knowledge would make the world more 'gay-friendly'.

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10-31-2007 5:55 PM

FirstApostate

It's disgusting for these sheep to choose that lifestyle!

11-1-2007 1:12 AM

Deepti

"I wish I knew how to quit ewe!"

11-1-2007 10:13 AM

KimbleKency1683

Besides these sheep, there are other examples of gay behavior among animals. I would to hear ultra-conservatives try to explain that. Of all the things wrong in the world today, I just think it is wasted energy to focus on someone's sexual preference. Hopefully more publicized research like this will help the world be more "gay-friendly" or at least more "gay tolerant".

11-1-2007 8:42 PM

debbyski

Closeted away and getting it on huh? Whose your daaaaady

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