kevin922 0 #1 January 7, 2003 Just out of curiousity - and call me a moron if you will, but is your sexual preference in your DNA? I was curious, I heard about this cloned baby to a lesbian couple - does that mean the baby will also be a lesbian? Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 January 7, 2003 I personally believe that it is a choice, not a genetic predestination, but that's just my belief, not backed by any sort of medical research.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #3 January 7, 2003 i don't think anybody knows yet but like most things in life i think its part genetic and part influence from your surroundings. O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #4 January 7, 2003 Do you really want to do this. I believe you are born either straight or gay. Bi-sexuals piss me off. They need to pick a side. Judy Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 January 7, 2003 Maybe, but their choice of partners is greatly increased...*shrug*--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #6 January 7, 2003 Okay, here's my stupidity talking....but I vaguely remember something from high school psych that some part of the brain was larger in those who preferred same sex relationships. It was just a theory, and I have no idea if there were any detailed studies...maybe someone else can shed more light on that. But, I don't know...don't care...people can do whatever the hell they want as long as they don't take my money!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #7 January 7, 2003 It's not fair that they (bisexuals) get and like both cakes and eat them too.PENIS! PENIS! PENIS! Judy Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #8 January 7, 2003 Quote Just out of curiousity - and call me a moron if you will, but is your sexual preference in your DNA? I was curious, I heard about this cloned baby to a lesbian couple - does that mean the baby will also be a lesbian? Kevin Ok, MORON I believe that an 'imbalance' in your DNA might create that situation, but in this case I doubt it.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #9 January 7, 2003 Quote in this case I doubt it. seeing what the "mother" looks like... cloned or not cloned, i pitty the fool O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #10 January 7, 2003 Quotei think its part genetic and part influence from your surroundings. O Surroundings might affect, but YOU MUST HAVE the inclination to be gay, I know people who work in that 'enviroment' and they keep their sexuality orientation straight.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #11 January 7, 2003 It's not a popular opinion with the gay-rights crowd to consider it to be a choice, but to my way of thinking wouldn't that actually be better? If it were in the DNA, then some Nazi could make a stupid statement about how it goes against nature and that clearly the DNA is defective since the purpose of sex is to procreate. On the other hand, if it's a choice, then doesn't it just make more sense that a person is just choosing to express his or her love differently? Certainly -that- doesn't go against nature. Maybe it goes against certain religious dogma, but who's to say that's correct? Certainly not you or me. It's none of my business who you love or how you express it if it's simply a choice.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #12 January 7, 2003 QuoteI personally believe that it is a choice, not a genetic predestination, but that's just my belief, not backed by any sort of medical research. Why would anyone CHOOSE to be gay? They way people degrade, beat up and kill homosexuals why would anyone choose this lifestyle? JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #13 January 7, 2003 QuoteIt's not a popular opinion with the gay-rights crowd to consider it to be a choice, but to my way of thinking wouldn't that actually be better? If it were in the DNA, then some Nazi could make a stupid statement about how it goes against nature and that clearly the DNA is defective since the purpose of sex is to procreate. On the other hand, if it's a choice, then doesn't it just make more sense that a person is just choosing to express his or her love differently? Certainly -that- doesn't go against nature. Maybe it goes against certain religious dogma, but who's to say that's correct? Certainly not you or me. It's none of my business who you love or how you express it if it's simply a choice. I have to disagree, you don't CHOOSE, I see it like this, say, one morning you wake up and say: Hey...you know what? I WANNA BE GAY, it has nothing to do with religion or political situation, is just a mental and physical scenario. For the record, I have nothing against gays, I respect their way of life, I'm just expressing my views.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 January 7, 2003 I couldn't tell you, I'm straight, but why would people choose a lot of things in life, its their choice. *shrug* Actually, I'd like to see what Nacrimund and Keith have to say, throw some light on the subject from a different perspective.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #15 January 7, 2003 I don't think much about it. As long as someone's not forcing their view on me, I couldn't care less. I generally apply this mindset to all sorts of cultural issues, sexual preference, sexual intensity, religion, drinking habits, etc... Since most of this stuff is founded on one's individual liberty, it's not my business anyway, unless someone makes it mine (i.e. some religious zealot waking me up on a Saturday morning...) So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #16 January 7, 2003 By choice I don't mean that it's necessarily a conscious choice.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #17 January 7, 2003 I could care less what your sexual preference is as well -- however the purpose of the thread was because cloneing people intrigues me. How much alike will this clone person be?? If the person the DNA was taken from has certain herditary problems (some type of cancer or something that is definately hereditary) does this mean the clone will get this cancer? Same goes with the sexual preference question it wasn't intended to get an opinon of "gay" lifestyles ... it was more of a not-so-scientific question on what would happen with the clone. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #18 January 7, 2003 I am with you on that7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charliezulu 0 #19 January 7, 2003 Aren't there a few openly gay folks here on this venue? I'd like to hear their opinion. I've always wondered why it can't be both explanations. I'd agree that the vast majority of gay/lesbian people were born with that bent, but can't homosexuality be produced through environment? CZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #20 January 7, 2003 Quote I could care less what your sexual preference is as well -- however the purpose of the thread was because cloneing people intrigues me. How much alike will this clone person be?? If the person the DNA was taken from has certain herditary problems (some type of cancer or something that is definately hereditary) does this mean the clone will get this cancer? Same goes with the sexual preference question it wasn't intended to get an opinon of "gay" lifestyles ... it was more of a not-so-scientific question on what would happen with the clone. :) Cloning in this case is pretty much a IDENTICAL TWINS, not necessarily both will have the same 'temper' or 'preferences', however, illness, depending on which illness we are talking about, definetely it will be inherited.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #21 January 7, 2003 Quote Cloning in this case is pretty much a IDENTICAL TWINS, not necessarily both will have the same 'temper' or 'preferences', however, illness, depending on which illness we are talking about, definetely it will be inherited. To expand upon this, I don't think being gay or straight is genetic or hereditary. I think it is a developed preference. You know sort of like how some people like mustard and some don't. Some like red while others like blue. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #22 January 7, 2003 Quote To expand upon this, I don't think being gay or straight is genetic or hereditary. I think it is a developed preference. You know sort of like how some people like mustard and some don't. Some like red while others like blue. KEYWORD: Developed preference, which means you will have to have a starting point, and THEN you developed.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #23 January 7, 2003 I think it is a nautral human desire to want to play around with the same sex. Its causes arousal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #24 January 7, 2003 http://www.spub.ksu.edu/issues/v099b/sp/n113/opn-kevyn-03.06.95.html I already pmed this to Kevin, but thought that I may as well post it. I do remember reading something about this in high school. I guess biological differences have been found, but no one knows for sure when it comes to nature vs nurture. But talk yourselves blue about it if you like.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #25 January 7, 2003 Quote I think it is a nautral human desire to want to play around with that same sex. Its causes arousal. NOT THIS CAT!!!! Bring the babes and let the boobs out!!!__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
