Thelmalu- forgive me! I in no way was casting aspersions at you for bringing up the topic. I'm a bit passionate on this subject and believe that author is a bit off in left field so to speak. My husband's son used the argument for no collar on his dog that "he (the son) wouldn't like a piece of leather around his neck so he is sure the dog doesn't either." I believe that is irresponsible anthropomorphism just like men who say they can't bear to neuter males dogs because they can't bear to think of anyone cutting on "jewels." The point I was clumsily trying to make is that some people get even more confused and befuddled when sexuality enters the picture.