Re: Halifax Pride Festival gets "Hallmark" status

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From: Daniel MacKay
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:39

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One thing that didn't get mentioned in the "Evolution" thread is the 
"gay uncle" theory; that when we were evolving, having a spare parent 
had an evolutionary advantage (because your chances of surviving without 
a parent were lessened.) Or more simply, having more chldless adults in 
a family group helps the family survive.

Since a gay uncle shares half (or is it a quarter? anyway, a lot) of the 
genes of the nephew or niece, there doesn't need to be *much* 
evolutionary advantage to having a spare parent before it is selected 
for.

Google for "gay uncle theory" for lots more info, or for slightly more 
scientific discussion, "kin selection".

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From: Daniel MacKay <daniel@bonmot.ca>
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Subject: Re: Halifax Pride Festival gets "Hallmark" status
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