Poll: If you could know your baby's sexual orientation...
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Since when have we humans ever let something as trivial as our biology get in our way?internetzealot1 said:
I want my son to relate to me, and vice versa, so I'd definitely go for the option of making sure my kid is straight as a ruler. His life would be so much easier, specially in his younger years, he'll be more widely accepted, and I would avoid feeling awkward when he takes his boyfriend home.
Addendum: if my gay kid think I'm going to condone his gay wedding, he's got another thing coming, so it may be in his best interests to be born straight.
Also, to those saying homosexuality is a choice: it's not. It's not necesarily genetic, but it's not a choice either. I don't choose whether I like coffee or not, I just know I like it. Same thing with men and women.
Addendum: if my gay kid think I'm going to condone his gay wedding, he's got another thing coming, so it may be in his best interests to be born straight.
Also, to those saying homosexuality is a choice: it's not. It's not necesarily genetic, but it's not a choice either. I don't choose whether I like coffee or not, I just know I like it. Same thing with men and women.
I do not see how "were meant to be a female, but was born as a man" works out. So you are saying you are a woman, but have the wrong reproductive organs? If that's so, then why were you not born the other gender? It seems to (me, at least) be an excuse for being having a traditionally out of the ordinary preference. If you were born that way, who can blame you?DannyBoy451 said:
If I had the choice, I would go with strait offspring. I would also go with hard working, perfect vision, amazing reflexes, and low body hair, if I had the choice. That being said I would not be overly upset if nature handed me a baby that did not fit my desires.
You're confusing transexuals with homosexuals, they are completely different.Hail Fire 998 said:
I thought the gay community as a whole was very open and accepting, but according to a lot of people here standing up for them, would not accept someone in their community if they chose to be gay and weren't born like that. I, on the other hand, believe they would accept them with open arms, as that would be more people to help them fight for their rights as human beings.
I don't see why people who choose to be gay are less gay then people born that way. Seems like a bigoted position to me.
EDIT: Aw, come on, someone has to touch this one!
I don't see why people who choose to be gay are less gay then people born that way. Seems like a bigoted position to me.
EDIT: Aw, come on, someone has to touch this one!
Well I certainly don't think it's a conscious decision, even if there aren't genes for it. Factors in the environment are the biggest determinants in sexuality. It's like taste in music, or favorite foods. Certain genes may (and probably do) guide us slightly towards a particular preference. For example, I like metal. I can't explain why, it just works for me. But I also like the Beatles, because my friend is a huge fan and turned me on to them. I was predisposed to think that certain sounds were pleasant, and I learned to like others.
That being said, I wouldn't choose the genes for my child. But I'd raise them in a way that promoted what I think is "normal". (And I use that term very lightly-there's nothing wrong with being gay)
That being said, I wouldn't choose the genes for my child. But I'd raise them in a way that promoted what I think is "normal". (And I use that term very lightly-there's nothing wrong with being gay)
i am so confused as to why TWENTY-SEVEN PERCENT of straight readers would choose to genetically alter their child to make them straight! i mean, i get that many of you are trying to protect your children from a judgmental society, but isn't the ethically correct route to alter society and not your children? diversity is kind of necessary for progress, you know.
Wouldn't care much. Although it could give me a heads up on what clothes to buy them when they're growing up. Dresses if they're boys, and lumberjack attire if they're girls.
The lightly hood of all of society accepting homosexuality is less than 0. I can understand the choice.seidlet said: