[governsleastgovernsbest]

No flames here. I have no doubt that some gays are born that way, or at the very least, become gay through factors in early childhood that are entirely outside their control.

On the other hand, as Rush pointed out yesterday, there does seem to be a phenomenon of women, later in life, choosing to be gay after a lifetime of heterosexuality in a way that suggests they are not discovering what was there all the time, but simply seeking some kind of refuge or comfort.

[DooDahhhh]

I think you are right about that. My husband had a carpenter whose wife ran off with a "plans coordinator" woman; capenter's wife had a rough life raising kids, etc. and the woman offered her an easier life, so I am sure not all are the same.

[valkyrieanne]

On the other hand, as Rush pointed out yesterday, there does seem to be a phenomenon of women, later in life, choosing to be gay after a lifetime of heterosexuality in a way that suggests they are not discovering what was there all the time, but simply seeking some kind of refuge or comfort.

I have observed that as well. Some of it has to do with the simple biological reality that while older men are a "hot commodity" throughout their whole lives and still manage to date women 10-20 years younger than themselves, that option generally isn't open to older women. God is forgiving; nature isn't. From some older women couples I've known, I'd say that it's not even primarily about sex; it's more about companionship & avoiding loneliness.

[gidget7]

One must ponder however, especially when I live near the Lesbian Capitol of the world, (rat-thers label via 60 min) at the number of these older women, and what the correlation is between "turning" lesbian, and the amount of contempt they display, verbally and otherwise, for men. And why the feel the need to man bash. My impression is feminism gone awry!! Almost every commercial these days and a lot of sitcoms etc, portray men as imbeciles and have their kids showing disrespect to their fathers, if not disdain.

A lot of men are angry about this, and one cannot blame them. Its like these lesbians are not pro gay as much as anti men.

[MHGinTN]

"I have no doubt that some gays are born that way, or at the very least, become gay through factors in early childhood that are entirely outside their control." Allow me to point out that science has identified an infinitesimally small percentage of human beings for whom chromosomal anomaly causes gender confusion. This is to say that a very tiny percentage of homosexual phenomena has a real chemical/genetic origin. But this is a far smaller percentage than the current gross phenomenon we see 'outing' itself in the masquerade of 'gay pride'. Most homosexuality is lack of sexual self-control, indulging the sex drive instead of mastering it. [Incidentally, the word 'gay' has taken on a meaning akin to 'self absorbed sexual deviant seeking public affirmation' in my writing lexicon. Sad really; the word once meant happy and carefree.]