I am what I am and it's not a choice

[Shana A]

I am what I am and it's not a choice

Peterson Toscano

Published 20 July 2007

http://www.newstatesman.com/life-and-society/2007/07/gay-choose-sex-choice-world

But I stray into murky embryonic waters. Back to choice. Did I choose to be gay?

Yes, on September 21, 1972 in 2nd grade (age 7) I said to myself: "Although most people treat gays like crap and only heterosexuality is represented and celebrated in my world, from this time forth I choose to like other boys instead of girls. Sure others will bully me, maybe even beat me up, but hey someone's got to be society's punching bag."

Actually, no, I never chose to be gay. In fact, for nearly two decades I even tried choosing NOT to be gay.

[lilacwoman]

that article is made rubbish by quoting J Michael Bailey