Vice President Albert Gore Jr. weighed
in recently on one of the most controversial of scientific questions:
is there a specific gene that causes homosexuality? Canadian researchers
report that after extensive study, they have found no evidence to
suggest a genetic explanation for homosexuality. Their research
contradicts earlier studies by American researchers that seemed
to suggest such "gay genes" do exist.
Following the release of the Canadian research, reporters traveling
with the vice president thought they would have a little fun and
ask the vice president whether he thought there were gay genes.
It is well-known among veteran Gore-watchers that the vice president
considers himself an expert in such scientific fields as climatology,
geology, astrophysics, biotechnology, astrology, numerology, UFOlogy,
etc.
Asked directly if there were such things as gay genes, the vice
president paused, put on that condescending demeanor which indicates
he is about to deliver his pronouncement on the subject, and stated,
"Well, of course there are gay genes. Ever heard of Calvin
Klein's?"
Reporters present agreed he had a point and decided not to report
the incident. |
