Being Gay is a Choice?

I saw a post which was a picture of a man and a woman apparently getting married. The caption read, "Marriage is between a man and a woman. Let's keep it that way." Being the opinionated person that I am, I had to comment and attempt to show him the error of his ways. Within the discussion the person that posted the picture said, "Being gay is a choice." This statement confused me. Since I'm so confused about this statement I figured I would work out my thoughts for anyone that wishes to read them. 

My first thought is how could someone chose to be gay? I never chose to be straight. I never chose to be sexually attracted to women. I don't even think I choose who I find attractive. 

I don't think I could choose to be attracted to a man. Don't get me wrong here. I have no problem with saying a guy is attractive, or appreciating that other people would find him attractive. However, that doesn't mean I'm attracted to him. While the idea isn't repulsive, it's not something I find intriguing. I just don't find myself drawn to other men. 

This person is saying that being gay is a choice, but he didn't choose to be straight. I wonder if he could choose to be attracted to men. Maybe he is attracted to men and doesn't want to admit it to himself. Maybe this person has had the idea being gay is a sin all his life. Maybe he has been brainwashed by some media channels that spout this dogma on a daily basis. Maybe he doesn't realise at least one of his friends gay and he is promoting discrimination against his friend. 

Oh, wait, I know what it is. This guy is a right wing Tea Party conservative that is always spouting off his mouth. Normally with these comments that he hears but never bothers to research or even think about.

In conclusion, being gay is not a choice. Sure, I'm just a straight guy named rug that might not have any idea what he is talking about, but that is what I think.

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