It also should be noted that ~10% of psychiatrists, ~15% of psychologists, & ~15% of social workers are homosexuals themselves, compared to <5% of the general population, & compared to ~3% of all physicians or surgeons. John Fryer, MD was the 1st openly gay psychiatrist. And he died in 2003 at the age of 66 from internal bleeding secondary to gastric ulcerations coupled with aspiration pneumonia. In comparison, the average life span of medical doctors is 80.

The 1619 Project asserts the USA was founded on & financed by slavery. If true it only stands to reason for you to expect those former slave states be among the richest of the 50 states.

However, the 4 richest states are New York, Massachusetts, Washington, & California - with medium family incomes of >90 grand. NY ended slavery in 1827; MA in 1783. WA & CA never had it.

Viewed from a different angle: at 7% New Hampshire has the lowest percentage of people living below the poverty line; at 8% Utah comes in 2nd; Colorado & Delaware are tied for 3rd at 9%. NH abolished slavery in 1857. UT & CO never had it. During the Civil War, enslaved Africans accounted for only ~1% of DE's population.

Homosexuals account for ~5% of the general population. However, homosexual men account for ~20% of America’s male prison population. And homosexual women account for ~40% of America’s female prison population.

Homosexuals are ~4 times more likely to be murdered than are heterosexuals. A homosexual woman is more likely to be murdered by her significant other than are homosexual men or heterosexual women & men combined.

While alcoholism occurs within 5% to 10% of the heterosexual population, it has been estimated that between 25% & 33% of homosexuals are alcoholics.

While ~20% of heterosexuals use recreational drugs, & ~5% could be considered drug addicts, the numbers increase (double) to ~40% of homosexuals who are recreational drug users & ~10% who are drug addicts.

No discussion of homosexuality would be complete without addressing the issue of child molestation. Once again, ~5% of the general population is homosexual. But homosexuals account for ~25% of child molesters. This might be because many homosexuals report feeling more comfortable around children in general than adults. This may also be because ~35% of homosexuals report being molested themselves when they were children, as compared to ~5% of heterosexual males & ~15% of heterosexual females.

According to the Department of Housing & Urban Development, ~25% of people experiencing homelessness in the USA have a serious mental illness. While homosexuals account for ~5% of the general population, estimates are that they make up anywhere from 20% to 40% of the homeless population.

While ~10% of the general population are smokers, ~15% of homosexuals smoke cigarettes on a regular basis. Heterosexuals who smoke most commonly report smoking half a pack (10 cigarettes) per day. Homosexuals who smoke most commonly report smoking a pack (20 cigarettes) per day.

While alcoholism occurs within 5% to 10% of the heterosexual population, it has been estimated that between 25% & 33% of homosexuals are alcoholics.

Homosexuals account for ~5% of the general population. However, homosexual men account for ~20% of America’s male prison population. And homosexual women account for ~40% of America’s female prison population.

As per a report issued by AARP, ~45% of homosexuals over the age of 45 have at least 1 chronic illness. And roughly 1/3rd of all homosexuals over the age of 45 are disabled, compared to about 1/8th of the general population. It is very unhealthy to be a homosexual in general. The reasons for this are several.