[Oatka]

I believe Gays ARE born that way.

IMO, some are. I remember some queer telling me that nobody in his right mind would choose that lifestyle, considering all the hate and disgust heaped upon its practitioners. When you seen people in high positions who have much to lose soliciting sex in a public restroom, for instance, that's telling me the inborn sexual preferences are kicking in.

[lentulusgracchus]

IMO, some are.

Researchers from the 1960's who worked on "reparative therapy" ideas with homosexuals (men, most usually), would agree with you, that in about 30% of cases, male homosexuals appear to be "hard-wired" or "essentially" or "biologically" oriented.

Bieber and others who had done such research were frozen out after the homosexual coup d'etat in the mental-health profession in 1972-3, and their work was "officially" discredited -- politically.

Even 10 years ago, however, a substantial plurality, around 40%, of mental-health professionals were still of the opinion, after 30 years of campaigning, propagandization, and dragooning of outliers, that psychological factors were determinant in homosexuality, overwhelmingly so in lesbianism.

[bgill]

When you seen people in high positions who have much to lose soliciting sex in a public restroom, for instance, that's telling me the inborn sexual preferences are kicking in.

Not necessarily. Many people in high positions have personality problems. Or overly developed egos or whatever you wish to label it. They usually have the It's All About Me! attitude and gravitate toward the danger zone. Same as with many gays. They crave attention and being a flaming in your face queen gets them attention. There's a stigma against gays so that's the danger zone they seek out. Being in a straight relationship doesn't get them the emotional high or the attention because that's considered the norm.

[DuncanWaring]

When you seen people in high positions who have much to lose soliciting sex in a public restroom, for instance, that's telling me the inborn sexual preferences are kicking in.

Or maybe they're just debauched perverts who think they can get away with it.

Like a certain former president and a certain former congressman from NY-9.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

I remember some queer telling me that nobody in his right mind would choose that lifestyle, considering all the hate and disgust heaped upon its practitioners.

nobody in his right mind...That right there is your cleverly hidden disclaimer.

[cradle of freedom]

That out-of-control sexual behavior also happens with heterosexuals-look at Anthony Weiner for instance. Some of these people may be sex/adrenoline junkies.

[PeterPrinciple]

I remember some queer telling me that nobody in his right mind would choose that lifestyle, considering all the hate and disgust heaped upon its practitioners.

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Why is any destructive life style chosen?

[Cronos]

When you seen people in high positions who have much to lose soliciting sex in a public restroom, for instance, that's telling me the inborn sexual preferences are kicking in.

nah, that's animal hor**ness kicking in -- whether he's looking for male or female, it signifies zero ability to control their urges.