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To: mc6809e

If it were genetic, then more than 50% of identical twins would be gay. The 50% number implies that it is not genetic since identical twins share the same genetic makeup. Or if it is genetic, then some twins can control that behavior.


36 posted on 12/29/2005 10:58:03 AM PST by sobieski
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To: sobieski
If it were genetic, then more than 50% of identical twins would be gay. The 50% number implies that it is not genetic since identical twins share the same genetic makeup. Or if it is genetic, then some twins can control that behavior.

Actually the article says it's a combination of genetics and environment. 50% link is a strong link and it drops to 20% with fraternal twins, so that dismisses environment as the sole source. Maybe one twin resents his mom more and had more fun with his dad--who knows.

39 posted on 12/29/2005 11:01:10 AM PST by for-q-clinton (If at first you don't succeed keep on sucking until you do succeed)
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