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I don't think holding a different viewpoint is the same as an attack, I'm not really sure why you feel attacked.

As far as I'm concerned this thread has been about whether or not individuals should be supported in deciding for themselves what sexual relationships are good for them.

It's also touched on the need for integrity and whether or not it's the lack of integrity that creates painful sexual experiences.

We have discussed perceptions of truth as they seem to be something you've relied on to support your points - I can't see how any of these issues amount to an attack on you.

If you're refering to my slightly clumsy response that failed to differentiate between philosophies and those holding them - well I apologised immediately and publicly, that response wouldn't have left me feeling attacked.

I think the points here have been answered politely - but sometimes yes, it has been in polite disagreement.

It might be worth having a glance at some rules of debate - they are readily available on the net and although there are some differences between them certain things are universal. One rule I believe is vital to any dignified debate is to keep arguments to the issue rather than the personality of the speaker.

If I keep my responses purely to what is written by someone else, if I do my best not to assume (although I may ask a question), if I provide reasoning for what I'm saying then surely no-one should be offended and any reader can decide for themselves who has held their point fairly without the need for abuse or personal attacks.

I Have argued against anything other than individuals rights to decide for themselves what is healthy for them. I have argued that where sex is concerned both parties should be equally consenting in all respects, without abuse of power or coercion. I have alos argued that there exist individual differences between people and that these differences should be celebrated - that there is no need for us all to behave in the same way to be healthy.

I feel that your use of diseases such as AIDS to support your point is both irrelevent and invalid in the way it was used and my reply explained why I felt that.

We all come to discussion from our individual perspective, perhaps Ihave cared to answer frequently here because my best friend is gay - therefore I have seen results of people attempting to impose sexual morality or beliefs on others, and of the mis-use of concepts like 'THE truth of what's natural/right/wrong' etc.