Quick Scientific Facts That Disprove Myth That Homosexuality is a "Choice"

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24. A trap and the right's framing of the issue

Discussion about whether there are biological markers, indicators, or "causes" for sexual preferences are interesting and important. However, they shouldn't be a factor in the political debate on rights because it simply doesn't matter if someone must or someone chooses--it isn't anyone's business.
The real danger in the argument (aside from the fact it will never be scientifically settled) is that it ultimately comes down to a devaluation of the element of choice, as if choosing something is less valid than being forced by biology. Of course, falling into the right's trap leads to a no-win place. If it is biological, they will advocate "fixing" the gayness through gene therapy, meds, surgery, whatever and then pushing for restrictions on those who "willfully" continue to be gay. If it turns out (as it will) that biology is only a portion of the equation, they've won again in that they can continue to condemn the "choice".
The choices people make on this subject are not right or wrong, they are simply human choices made for human reasons. We should be vigorously defending the right to make any choices we want in the area of sexuality.