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To: scripter

Here is his full quote:

"I anticipated some misuse of the study results but I did not anticipate that some of the media would say such ridiculous things as that the study raised the issue of homosexuality and choice. Of course no one chooses to be homosexual and no one chooses to be heterosexual. I did anticipate, and in my presentation warn, that it would be a mistake to interpret the study as implying that any highly motivated homosexual could change if they really were motivated to do so. I suspect that the vast majority of gay people - even if they wanted to - would be unable to make the substantial changes in sexual attraction and fantasy and enjoyment of heterosexual functioning that many of my subjects reported. I also warned against the study results being used to justify pressuring gay people to enter therapy when they had no interest in doing so and I have already heard of many incidents where that has happened. That is what troubles me the most about this controversy." - Dr. Robert Spitzer


772 posted on 12/11/2006 6:37:49 PM PST by durasell (!)
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To: durasell

Thanks. I did read that earlier in the thread. What I'm really looking for or what I'm really interested in are quotes from people misrepresenting the study. I've never seen anything Spitzer mentions in the quote and would be one of the first to denounce it if I did.


774 posted on 12/11/2006 6:45:15 PM PST by scripter ("If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18)
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To: durasell

What is the source of your quote? A link, please.


780 posted on 12/11/2006 7:14:38 PM PST by tuesday afternoon
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To: durasell

vast majority <= 100%


781 posted on 12/11/2006 7:15:46 PM PST by Raycpa
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