Leo

Exactly.

Okay, perhaps I wasn't being clear enough. I am arguing that any superficial differences between people of different orientations except for their gender preferences, simply do not exist. These mannerisms are stereotypes in the mind of the beholder, much in the manner that black people in the last century were seen as having certain mannerisms.

Many LGB people do not feel they are defined by their sexuality, it is merely another aspect of them. It does not influence every discision they make, or their tastes. Indeed why should it? The only thing your orientation affects is you sexual preferences.

As for the examples you gave, they aren't true. The "gay hand" certainly does not exist in a serious manner (except perhaps when trying to freak out a straight guy or something). They do not dress any different, and their social circles are much the same as hetero people.
I'm speaking from experience of gay people I know.

Ah, I apologise, I was not aware English was not your first language. "Sympton" is usually used in relation to a disease, and there are people who would purposely link homosexuality with a disease....>_>

I think understand what you mean, and I was actually agreeing with you.

Is there some value inherent in a life above and beyond the circmstance of the life? 'Cause I don't think there is. If a person is suffering, there is no point in extending it. Doing so makes no one happier.
The taking of life is justified if it increases the happiness in the world and decreases the suffering.