Posted on 02/03/2010 5:29:33 PM PST by RGirard
There is a lot of controversy right now over homosexuals in the military, gay marriage, teaching children in school ... At the root of this issue is the question of whether or not it is a choice, or if a person can be born gay/homosexual.
In the book "If You Read Just One Book This Year ... " the author, who goes by the pen-name "An American Man," addresses this issue ... The author starts out with a humorous approach ... by comparing homosexuals to vegetables ...
He proceeds to address hate crimes and how television media plays a role.
"Many people in the media seem to forget that intelligent consumers want to understand both sides ... I want to know and understand WHY people are gay ... Even if you don't like or didn't expect the answers you receive, shouldn't the TRUTH actually BE important?"
American Man then discusses how we are "losing out because of manipulative, selfish agendas ... because there is "no genetic proof that anyone is born gay. However, does that mean that people are NOT born gay? No. .... just like stem cell research, and evolution, and the education system ... ...
The author points out that "Many people have come in and out of the lifestyle...
So if it's not a genetic thing, then what is it?
"Part of it is cultural sexual lust ... it is like a fad or a virus. Some people are more susceptible than others. And once infected ..."
What other reason(s) could there be? ... [ see article ]
(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
Celebrate cuiltural diversity???
Just Damn! ...knock...knock...knock...
“Who’s there?”
“Domino’s!”
If they’re born that way how come they do so damn much recruiting?
There is no such thing as a “gay gene” and even scientists and doctors working for pro homosexual groups state this. Google:No Gay gene
Your post doesn’t prove anything. It is likely that the proclivity toward homosexuality starts very early. This does not prove they are born that way.
I agree. My husbands brother is gay. Everyone in the family is tall and big boned, except him. He is so tiny and feminine. My husband said that he looked gay since he was a small boy.
However, I do believe that some people seem to make a choice because they think it’s a cool thing to experiment now a days.
I hear your argument alot (the alcoholic) but I think homosexuality aligns closer with anorexia and bulimia in the spectrum.
It would be nice to get a history of familial relationships and results of a self perception test. I think there are true external and internal markers that steer people to homosexuality.
Like other issues, alcoholism and eating disorders, a small portion will naturally “grow out” of the problem, others will respond to therapy and reorient, some will respond to therapy but will have a triggers,behavior, therapy cycle, oand thers will never respond to interventions.
It is an illness. The choice is then to seek being well or embrace the illness.
my guess is yes, as liberals like all sorts of abortion.
However, I imagine, that when the gay gene is found that everyone liberals and conservatives will add gays to groups that are protected by the Equal Protection Clause.
Nonsense. Homosexuality is a deviation of the mind, not a physical deviation. There is no "sexual preference" gene that causes one to be attracted sexually to someone of the same sex, any more than there is a gene that causes someone to be attracted to someone with blonde hair rather than brown, or someone tall rather than short. Our attractions are in our mind and our mind is formed by our experiences.
LOL! It does look like a pizza!
For those who would like for political reasons to believe that homosexuality is inherited, the burden of proof is on them. If you want to assert that some swans are not-white, it is up to you to produce a not-white swan.
If you want to assert that homosexuals "are born that way," fine: produce the gene structures and triggering mechanisms that make that happen.
People with a strong curiosity or slight bent in that direction, may "choose" to act on their thoughts when the culture they live in is permissive - or even encouraging - of the behavior. Peer pressure will often come into play with this type of person.
That's a lot of crap. If you read the articles, you should discover that (a) they were never gay to begin with, but rather experimenting out of drug addiction, destitute, rebellion, etc. and/or (b), they are still attracted to guys, but fight the urge to act on that urge, even if that means celebacy or a faux marriage.
MANY heterosexual women do the same. I don’t see your point.
Here's a site where some admit to choosing to be gay: http://queerbychoice.com
Yes, I believe they are born gay.
Regardless of whether one is or just chooses to be homosexual, the lifestyle is a destructive one.
Homosexual activists have tried to force the following beliefs on the rest of Americans.
1. Homosexuals can’t change their sexual preferences
2. Homosexuals can’t control their sexual urges.
As long as homosexuals feel it is OK to have sexual relations any time any place with anyone they do NOT belong in the military. The military depends on close nonsexual relationships.
With the don’t ask don’t tell, at least they must keep their sexual preferences to themselves so that the others around them do not treat them differently nor do the gays feel they are being treated differently.
Can we afford all of the problems that will come with allowing gays ot openly serve in the military. The activists will be filing lawsuits claiming that their superior officers treated them badly just because they are gay. It won’t be long before they are demanding their own barracks, different bathrooms and dining halls, and wanting to be allowed to have sex with their “partners” on base etc etc etc.
How about the increased costs of health care. More STDS, 50% more likely to have drug and alcohol addictions, they are 50% more likely to have mental health issues. They will demand health insurance for their latest “partner”.
Based on what scientific data?
Frankly, I don’t care why they do it. It’s none of my business unless they want to label it “marriage”, which is about pro-creation, IMHO.
I just think it has to be there from the start, that’s all. It is unimaginable otherwise.
That’s a lot of crap. If you read the articles, you should discover that (a) they were never alcoholics to begin with, but rather experimenting out of drug addiction, destitute, rebellion, etc. and/or (b), they are still attracted to alcohol, but fight the urge to act on that urge, even if that means being teetotaler or drinking Shirley Temple’s.
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