C is for Choice?

People who think along those lines argue that everyone is heterosexual. It's depraved people that choose same sex acts.

I don't know about you, but when's the last time the whole world got together and did the same exact thing? We're not all white, we're not all male, we're not all tall, short, blonde, blue eyed, fat, skinny...seems to me that there's always more than one way to be.

Next, you hear, "Well, animals aren't gay! So people aren't, either?"

Do I look like I have anything in common with a squirrel? Anyway, there is homosexuality and bisexuality in the animal kingdom. Yes, that's right. Whether it's from personal attraction or population control, there are animals that are attracted to the same sex. Usually, the person who brought up that comment says, "Oh, well, we're not animals, we're more evolved than that." Yes, that's right, we're better than animals. Come on, let's wipe out another species, we're so much better than everything else.

I won't address the Bible, because Christianity is not the major religion in the world (actually, I think Islam is), nor the only religion in the world; the Bible can be used to interpret anything you like; technically, it doesn't mention lesbians (whoo-hoo, girls!); and I've talked with a few Catholic and ex-Catholic priests on this subject (because it fascinates me, and these are just about the only guys I can discuss this with who won't yell at me), and most of them agree that there is room for error both in the translation and interpretation of the bible. Besides, any of you that ate ham this Thanksgiving, are probably going to hell. And I love ham and make no apology for it.

It's not a mental illness. See what the American Psychological Association say about it. And did you know that an estimated 10% of the population is gay, lesbian or bisexual? And those are just the ones that are out? I know, statistics are sometimes no good. But you have to figure that there are a lot of people that haven't come out yet. A LOT. No one knows how many. Some people even say that one out of every four people is homosexual, bisexual, asexual or transgender--in other words, not straight.

Also, take this into account: How many people would choose to be hated and persecuted? How many people would choose to have to lose "friends", family, be asked to leave churches and social groups? To be honest, if someone waved the magic wand and asked if I would change my sexuality, at times I've thought I would--but I wouldn't. Just like I wouldn't change my color to make me more socially acceptable. It's a part of me. It's not a choice, or a fad with me. It's who I am. Take that away, and I'm not the same person you knew before.