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Title: I am what I am and it's not a choice
Post by: Shana A on September 27, 2010, 09:43:05 AM
Post by: Shana A on September 27, 2010, 09:43:05 AM
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 (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.
Peterson Toscano
Published 20 July 2007
http://www.newstatesman.com/life-and-society/2007/07/gay-choose-sex-choice-world (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.
Title: Re: I am what I am and it's not a choice
Post by: lilacwoman on September 27, 2010, 11:43:30 AM
Post by: lilacwoman on September 27, 2010, 11:43:30 AM
that article is made rubbish by quoting J Michael Bailey :D