Yes, I know many a flaming liberal that prefers the demure title of "centrist."
Isn't there a smirk smiley anywhere? Which of the smileys denotes smirking? Yeah, I need that one.
In any event, I haven't seen anything except specious social science that argues the idiocy of being born with homosexuality.
Then you haven't looked. Studies with
drosophilia indicate that a gene on the right arm of the third chromosome ironically called "fruitless", determines courtship patterns and sexuality. If there is such a gene in the drosophilia, it is not far fetched to believe that there is a similar compelling genetic factor in human sexuality.
Since 1973, it has been accepted fact that certain compounds found in nature called "endocrine disruptors" play a a huge role in determining gender assignment in fish and other reptiles and also in influencing sexuality in greater cats in the wild. These endocrine disruptors are found in more heavy concentrations in the human food supply due to our use of artificial growth hormones and antibiotics.
Further,
twins studies consistently show a pattern of higher rates of homosexuality in identical twins than in fraternal twins, indicating a genetic factor.
This "making the choice" of straightness is silly. I can choose to lead a homosexual lifestyle -- as many do.
That's cool. I am glad you could decide at any time to go down to the local YMCA and getcha gay freak on if you wanted. I can't say that's true of most straight people I know. All the straight people
I know would be physically and emotionally inhibited from hooking up with a member of the same sex, let alone living their lives attracted that way.
That's becuase they are straight. But I'm glad you could choose to do otherwise.
The reason why I don't is because it is disgusting,
So are turnips.
So is ignorance.
Unnatural like that computer you are sitting there sending messages through space with? Well that's funny...I don't see you railing against that unnaturality. That's why appeal to nature is a logical fallacy. :2wave:
and frankly, the height of moral degeneracy.
Oh this should be...enlightening. How is homosexuality any more morally degenerate than any other sex act that isn't undertaken strictly for procreation purposes?
As natural as automobiles, sun glasses, and blended fibers in your clothes?
-- so I didn't choose to be straight.
That's my point. You didn't choose to be straight. Sexuality is compelled by several factors...genetics being one of many.
Homosexuality is unnatural,
Unnatural like your microwave, airplanes barreling through the sky, and microphones that amplify sound when you hear a speech?
therefore one has to rebel against nature (by active choice) to lead that lifestyle. It's really not that hard.
So is wearing eye glasses and contacts, tempering metals, electricity, oil refinement, and plastic. I don't see you bitching about that rebellion against nature.
So, yeah, it really does seem to be that hard for you to make a coherent argument here.
Psst...that's because you are defending an irrational position. :2wave: