A humble plea.

Could everyone decide to shut up about homosexuality for the rest of this calendar year? Whether you think the topic is a matter hellfire and brimstone of adhering to scripture OR groups hugs and Kumbaya singalongs becoming more tolerant of every member of God's creation, the arguing and pontificating (from everyone except the Pontiff) goes on ... and on ... and on. But nothing gets settled.

So why can't we talk about fornication among unmarried heterosexuals? Or bestiality. Or child abuse. Or something other than gay men in the priesthood.

So, let's not talk about sex. Instead, let's talk about ... compulsive gambling. Or the rise of methamphetamine use. Or heating on your taxes. Rude language. Sticking an old parking ticket under your windshield wiper to fool the police. People who sample the grapes at the supermarket.

Please?