Do you Agree or Disagree with the belief that it's a choice to be a Homosexual?

[Cicero]

If you agree it's a choice push Agree
If you disagree it's a choice push Disagree

[Ender]

No, I don't think it's a choice... but even if it was, who cares?

^My thoughts to a T.

[KidImage]

I aint gay but to those that say god doesnt want homosexuals there is homosexuality found in more then one hundered species of animals.

[Jess]

no it's not a choice. why would someone choose to be something that society in general does not accept? Why would they choose to be something that might get them bullied and discriminated against?

edit: whether or not it is, like DoNotStandUp said, who cares?

[ImCoolBeans]

No, I don't think it's a choice... but even if it was, who cares?

My thoughts exactly.

Whether it's a choice or you're born being gay - you're gay. Simple as that.

[Gaybaby94]

It is not a choice. I was born this way and I am proud. Even if it was a choice, I would still choose to be this way. Because I find guys attractive and vaginas creep me out.

[trooneh]

It's not a choice. I didn't choose my attractions, but as Daniel said, who cares if it is?

[Abyssal Echo]

I guess I've always liked boys more than girls. but when came down to it I still had to choose which path in life I was going to take. I chose the path that made me happy with me. the hell with society. I am who I am and what I am. and thats a Gay male.
if you dont like it thats your problem not mine.

[Mtc 10]

Honestly, I belive its a choice. I think you choose who you want to love. But, i mean not hating you love who you want to love. But i do disagree with society shoudlnt be able to judge. I think anyone should be able to judge whoever they want.. Just people need to stop being so sensitive and "girls" about it. Its gonna happen!!! EVeryone judges someone

[Jupiter]

woah. i clicked the wrong button i swear.

i don't think it is a choice. it is actually proven to be a genetic decision. if anyone really WANTS a link, i can find one.

No, I don't think it's a choice... but even if it was, who cares?

perfect

[embers]

I don't believe it's a choice, but I disagree with people who say you are born with one sexuality. I firmly believe your sexuality develops throughout puberty (and maybe even post-puberty).

[Haleyzmont]

Its nOt a choice during life people are stunned with the truth about their sexuality, as much as they do or do not want to be gay they must be if hey want to live a happy life. Going against your sexuality is like saying "i agree to live forever with a complete stranger" you will try your hardest to love this stranger but you will not be telling to truth to yourself and others. Also i beleive you are born with your sexuality because ever since i could remember i liked girls and had been attracted to them, but im friends with alot of dudes

[kenoloor]

I don't believe it's a choice, but I disagree with people who say you are born with one sexuality. I firmly believe your sexuality develops throughout puberty (and maybe even post-puberty).

Agreed. Just like any element of your identity, it evolves (uh-oh, evolution). However, the belief that homosexuality is a choice is a belief based in ignorance and therefore needs to be eradicated with education.

[Portable Desert]

It isnt a debate...it's not a choice.
Do people choose to be straight?

[aperson444]

I think it's a little bit of both. Some people are probably genetically predisposed to being gay (a multitude of psychological or even physiological factors), but in the end it's environment that matters. Sometimes you have control over this environment. Don't confuse this argument with whether homosexuality is right or wrong; unnatural or natural. There is just some degree of choice involved. You develop your sexuality throughout your life and some uncontrollable factors may have a play in that, but in the end your experiences (some of which ARE controllable) make you who you are. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for freedom of sexuality. Being homosexual does not make you any different from anyone else. However, it is a choice to a certain degree -- but that choice has a basis in things we cannot control such as genetics or your parents.

[Can'tHelpIt]

It aint a choice it just happens

[Borxar]

Genetics only do so much they dont determine everything, because environment comes into play as well. People with abusive pasts may find themselves gay because of the enviromental factors. But it is a choice because of one thing. It is the human that chooses to have sex or not.

[Mortal Coil]

It's not a choice. Nobody chooses who they fall in love with.
If homosexuality was a choice, a perfectly straight guy could wake up one morning and say, "I wanna suck some dick today"
I thought it was an unfamiliar situation...

[joeyjorulz]

It isnt a debate...it's not a choice.
Do people choose to be straight?


Concur :yeah:

[dark_soul777]

No, I don't think it's a choice... but even if it was, who cares?

This :D

[Lindsay]

I don't believe it's a choice. Also, like others said, even if it was, why should it matter?

[Buranri]

I'm sure there are genetics involved, but at it's heart it is a choice.

[User Deleted]

It is not a choice. I was born this way and I am proud. Even if it was a choice, I would still choose to be this way. Because I find guys attractive and vaginas creep me out.

That's still a choice. You allow yourself to repulse the idea of seeing a vagina. Much like germaphobia where one allows themselves to over-concern themselves with what SEEMS sanitary.

I believe homosexuality is a choice influenced by the way you naturally think and were raised. Nature vs. nurture. I typically believe in a combination.

[Zeh Crazy]

How can you choose what you're attracted to? We're animals. You think your cat or dog made the choice? No...It just happens. By the way, I've seen homosexual animals. Haha. How can love be wrong? We are who we are. We can't change it. We can hide it. I know I have. And thas a damn shame. Instead of us lying about who we are, why can't people just accept it for what it is?

[slappy]

I aint gay but to those that say god doesnt want homosexuals there is homosexuality found in more then one hundered species of animals.

And homophobia is found in only the human race. Great point

[Tonebone88]

Being gay myself, I can say for certain that it's not a choice because I would nit have chosen his for myself. I think that sexual orientation is partly genetic but could also be affected by the environment that you grew up in. For example , I have two sisters and no brothers which gave me some feminine tastes in movies and leisure activities.

[Sporadica]

Me personally I beleive it's just a gene written with amino acids just like EVERY other aspect of human biology.

- my 2 cents

[Short Circuit]

You have no more choice about being gay, as you did in the sex you became in the womb.

It is not a choice
It cannot be taught
You can only deny your true sexuality

[Djentleman]

It's not a choice to be attracted to the same sex, but it is a choice to DO the same sex.

[chancebest]

You are born straight or gay..

[gordongray]

No, I don't think it's a choice... but even if it was, who cares?


Agreed as well, definitely not a choice.:yes:

[Cloud9]

I'm 14 now and I originally thought I was straight but now I'm not so sure since I started going through puberty a couple of years ago. Now I have little interest in girls and tend to get more aroused around hot guys. Its really confusing sometimes. To answer your question I don't think its a choice. It wasn't my choice to be attracted to boys and stop being attracted to boys. I'm not open around anyone I know because I'm not sure if I really am.

[Syvelocin]

Oh, this again. We haven't settled this debate yet?

Ugh, I hate the argument that we're born with our sexualities. Fuck that, I'm 100% sure that I used to be attracted to men.

I think it's personality. I think it's the same as whether we like blonds better than brunettes or pale skin over tan skin, etc. You're attracted to this sex more/instead of/as well as that sex. *shrug* That's all I really know for a fact at least in analysing myself and until there is ABSOLUTE evidence that it's full genetics in EVERY CASE then I won't say genetics has a hand in it.

I feel like the sexual aspect has a larger possibility of having something to do with genetics but I also feel it could be largely personality. And of course the undeniable environment/life experience factor that I think has an even greater influence than genetics, assuming it's to do at all with genetics. But I'm quite sure we don't pop out of our mum's vaginas waving rainbow flags. I always had the inkling as a child, not necessarily that I was a lesbian because I had no clue homosexuality even existed. But I was validly at least bisexual, at most straight, for fourteen years of my life.

[PerpetualImperfexion]

Well we all start out as female and about fifty percent of us eventually turn into males. It really doesn't surprise me that some people's hormones and whatever else decides sexuality reflect that fact.

Also there are people asking "what does it matter". The answer is simple. I don't necessarily agree with this idea, but there are people who believe that if homosexuality is predetermined they can scientifically stop this from happening. I'm really impartial to this. It has it's pro's and con's just like everything else in the universe.

[Skeptical Bear]

When it comes to what gender turns you on, I believe that is not choice. That's all on your body and maybe genetics. Now, if what turns you on determines your sexuality and you go the opposite way. That's choice. Basically, you can't choose what turns you on.

[Electra Heart]

I personally think it's highly unlikely that anyone would chose to be put into that situation, but when it boils down to it, a gay guy is gay. Who the fuck cares if they chose to be gay or not?

[boonsim]

Thinking logically: If homosexuality was a choice, why the hell would anyone choose it? Why would they choose to be ostracized by so many people? Homophobia is sickening.

[Erasmus]

It's not a choice, no question about it.

[DanielD210]

Of course its a choice! LOL you choose who you love regardless of gender!

[Shark98]

I would have to say sometimes. I think some people and most bisexuals are just confused, and some people just are gay and can't help. But if you were gay and didn't want to be, you could go to a psychologist and see if that could help. The option really depends on if you can psychologically change it.

[Thunduhbuhlt]

I don't understand how it could be a choice.

If a person is gay, wouldn't they wish they were straight so they could escape from the embarrassment and hate they get for their sexual orientation on a daily basis?

They can't help if they are gay, I don;t know if they are born gay, but they definitely didn't choose to be gay.

This is my 250th post! :D

[Wicked_Syn]

I don't believe that you can just up and blatantly say:

"From this point on, I will declare myself a homosexual, just because I feel like it"

So no, I don't think it's a "choice"

...But I do believe that you develop your own sexuality based off of other peoples choices.

If you are raised in a household that is strongly opposed to homosexuals, and heterosexuality is very dominant, then it's kind of obvious you're going to be more prone to be straight when you get older and can differentiate the difference between straight and gay. It's kind of like racism. You aren't born racist - you learn it through others and their actions.

Also..if you are sexually abused as a young kid by someone else, that will most definitely have a strong impression on your future sexuality.

When I was about 8 years old, I never knew what straight, gay, or bisexual was. No clue. I did know what sex was though - well to some degree. Anyway, me being the innocent kid I was, and not knowing the difference between being straight and gay, and my friend who stayed the night one night at my house and asked me if I wanted to "practice" sexual stuff with him, I agreed. That moment in my life I believe ultimately defined my sexuality.

Previous to that experience in my life, I never thought about another guys penis. Yet, after that experience, the thoughts of doing other sexual stuff with other guys loomed in my head forever.

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I don't understand how it could be a choice.

If a person is gay, wouldn't they wish they were straight so they could escape from the embarrassment and hate they get for their sexual orientation on a daily basis?

They can't help if they are gay, I don;t know if they are born gay, but they definitely didn't choose to be gay.

This is my 250th post! :D

The only real embarrassment that gay people suffer is the way other people act against it. We're all human beings man, get it through your skull.

[TeddyBearRock]

i think its they way you grow up and the things you do early on is what makes you your sexuality

[InfinantSilence]

not a choice

[Silver Teardrops]

To some degree it is all what the human sets his mind on, and if you convince yourself many times over and overdone thing, it starts to settle in your brain as true. On the other hand, you have different attractions that can't be changed, because your body was programmed differently than another persons body, and you can't change how your body works. If you wanted to change your sexual orientation, it would be very difficult, but not entirely impossible.