... existent since biblical times, it has never been something that is socially acceptable in our society. The ancient Greeks thought of homosexuality as a natural act almost as common as heterosexuality. The United States is a primarily Catholic country and in the bible celibacy is embraced and deems homosexuality as a sin. ... the contrary Justice Blackum expressed that it was repulsive to follow a rule of law in this day and age that was laid down when Henry IV reined. Another opinion was that of Justice Powell who felt that punishing for sodomy would violate the eight amendments (cruel a...

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