the acceptance of homosexuality because of his/her conviction that more happiness would be gained from it.Rule Utilitarianism: In the issue of homosexuality, the rule utilitarian would first find the underlying moral rules:(1) It is morally acceptable to discriminate against homosexuals.(2) It is not morally acceptable to discriminate against homosexuals.S/he would then carefully consider each of the rules to find which one produced the most utility. If the rule utilitarian decided that gays, if allowed the same legal and social benefits as heterosexuals, would turn into social monsters and wreak havoc upon all of society, or even incite an overall negative feeling in the majority of the population for centuries to come, s/he would decide that discrimination against homosexuals is morally acceptable. I believe, however, that s/he would find that compliance with the rule, "It is not morally acceptable to discriminate against homosexuals" would produce more happiness in the long run.Kantian View:Kantians could care less about end happiness or utility. Rather, s/he would take a different approach to this issue by attempting to find a universally accepted principle of duty. S/he may try out a possible one: Discriminate based on sexual orientation. S/he must then imagine a world in which everyone discriminates based on sexual orientation. Other ones may include: - Treat all humans equally-Engage in sexual intercourse solely to procreateI believe that the Kantian who subscribes to either or both of the above views can support the societal acceptance of homosexuals. The first statement goes without explaining as long as homosexuals are considered to be human. Belief in the second statement does not require the Kantian theorist to discriminate against homosexuals any more than the statement, "Do not over-eat" requires him/her to discriminate against the obese. Additionally, it is a rare heterosexual who engages in sexual intercours...
