People's opinions about homosexuality are so very all over the place, in my opinion. In the article "The Ethics of Genetic Research on Sexual Orientation" by Schuklenk, Stein, Kerin, and Byne, they talk about U.S. specific arguments. An example of one of these arguments is whether or not homosexuality is a choice or a biological factor. In my opinion, I do not think that homosexuality is a choice or affected by the environment in which someone lives in. There are a few reasons that I believe this to be. My best friend just came out as being gay last semester at the age of 20. He realized that he was, in fact, gay in the 6th grade. I do not find it plausible that the environment that my best friend was living in 'influenced' or affected him in such a way to decide that he is, in fact, gay, especially at such a young age. Another reason that I believe this true is because of what I have learned in Art History. In the period time of Ancient Greece, men were known for having a relationship with their teachers or mentors. In many cases, these men would fall in love with each other and have a sexual relationship. These relationships were not looked down on during this time period. Even in a time where homosexuality wasn't really known, there were same-sex relationships. I personally don't believe that this is something that these people could choose, to fall in love with another man. Another reason that I believe that being homosexual is not a choice is because if homosexuals do receive so much hate, discrimination, arrest, or physical violence, in a lot of cases, then why would they choose to be in such circumstances? Don't you think that people would ultimately strive to not have those things happen to them? I just find that people who believe that being homosexual is a choice are somewhat ignorant to this issue, and I wish they would open their minds to some of the observations that do show that homosexuality could ultimately not be a choice.
- Hanna Neumann
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