-137 I always thought homosexuality was kinda like depressive disorders in that it's not something you're generally born with it's more of a result of your environment that you can't necessarily control which is totally ok, amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I kind of think it's more a mental thing, like a choice of the subconscious, since as humans we crave sexual interaction. For example, people claim to be turned on by the same gender going one on one, and wonder if that makes them gay/bisexual, but really, I think it's them being turned on by seeing something sexual in general. Although, I don't know much about anything, so I could be wrong. :P

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Well people do hafta agree that the normal way of life is being straight. Not that there's anything wrong with it but being gay isn't as typical. I agree completely that it's chemical and not something you can change just cuz you want to which would in a strictly technical sense make it a chemical imbalance. With chemical imbalances its usually the brains reaction to circumstances. I don't think it's a coincidence that all my lesbian friends were in some way taken advantage of by guys at some point before they came out. It's late so i'm not sure if my words are coming out right but i don't want people to think i'm trying to say it's a volentary thing....

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It has been scientifically proven that homosexuality is not genetic, therefore you are not born with it, i agree with this post, that its something that is caused by the environment you grow up in and your surroundings and is as a result of something

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Actually, that's not strictly true, as some studies have shown that there is a gene which shows up in a large amount of homosexuals. Also, it's been shown that males and females with brain symmetry typical of the opposite gender often occurs in homosexuals. However, this isn't to say that life events don't have an impact, which they do. It's both biological and environmental influences which, in the end, makes the outcome.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

STOP WITH THE HOMOSEXUAL POSTS! ITS GETTING OLD!

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Well, this is sort of right. It's both biological and environmental influences which cause it. You need to be careful because this post is (unintentionally, I'm sure) giving the impression that you can raise someone to be gay (which, frankly, is hazy territory in itself) and that homosexuality is an abnormal disorder which has a cause and cure. Though I thoroughly support that this has actually had some thought put into it, which is always good.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

homosexuality is proven to be genetic.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

also, when a species is out of survival mode, that's when homosexuality occurs because there isn't as big a need of reproduction. It happens in other mammal species too, especially primates, when they have a surplus of food and are in a safe environment.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

"I like chocolate ice cream better than vanilla but I don't choose to prefer chocolate to vanilla. One simply discovers what one prefers."

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Homos are wrong. Am I right?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

How can homosexuality be genetic when homosexuals can't reproduce?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Artificial insemination? I don't know. I'm straight but I have a lot of gay friends, I helped start a GSA and I get personally offended when people are homophobic. If you're not gay, don't marry a gay person. Don't go around saying it's wrong, though; that doesn't solve anything. Anyway, pertaining to the post: It's definitely not a choice. I can't go into science; I don't understand science. But I understand people, and I understand the brain. It's definitely not a choice, and there's definitely nothing wrong with it.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Goodness people. Homosexuals can't help it if they are gay or not. I'm straight because I don't feel attracted to my own gender. That's it. Seriously, how would it feel if you were literally tortured, shunned, bullied, etc because you are expressive who you love? Get the fuck over it and leave them be. And yes, there are many studies that say that sexual preferences start in the womb. Isn't it better to be honest instead of lying to everyone everyday? Grow up, please.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I disagree. I know some SERIOUSLY happy lesbians with good lives.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Just to be very clear. My gay friends agree with my point of view on this. I defend gay rights so much that many people assume i'm gay. But i still don't believe a person is born with it. Some people are born with such tendencies but the way it plays out is a result of their environment, upbringing, happiness and many other factors.

by Anonymous 13 years ago