most in polls believe gays can't change

[pepperbear]

http://news.aol.com/story/_a/most-in-poll-believe-gays-cant-change/20070627092409990002?ncid=NWS00010000000001

(June 27) -- A majority of Americans believe that gays and lesbians could not change their sexual orientation even if they wanted to, according to results of a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released Wednesday.

It's the first time in a CNN poll the majority has held that belief regarding homosexuality.

*snip*

Who'd a thunk it?

[BOSSHOG]

1. I wonder if the same applies to heterosexuals?

And whether its relevant? I don't care what people do with or how they might change their sex lives. Wouldn't it be nice if christians could go to one of those handy dandy psycho sessions to make them stop hating so intensely?

[FiveGoodMen]

4. Christians don't need to go to sessions to stop hating

They need to stop going to hate sessions. (Otherwise known as fundie churches)

[BOSSHOG]

5. I bow to your wisdom my friend

and I will steal your line for my own.

[BlooInBloo]

2. It doesn't MATTER if they can or not; there's nothing fucking wrong with it.

[RogueSpirit]

3. Why would anyone want to change?

I mean really...Why would you want to change what/who you are?

[tbyg52]

6. Here's to a rational world! nt

[terrya]

7. Of course those dumbasses at CNN had to post a poll...

asking if sexual orientation was a choice. Even though a majority thinks it isn't, gotta still raise those doubts anyway. :eyes:

Still, this is very good news. Helps to dispell that "lifestyle choice" shite once and for all.

[mooseprime]

8. let's go for symmetry here

gay people, let's poll ourselves to see how many of us think straight people can change. i say i don't think they can.

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

9. Gee. What a shocker.

:sarcasm:

[Hamlette]

10. We are making progress....but what's with this "results from upbringing" bit?

"Fifty-six percent of about 515 poll respondents said they do not believe sexual orientation can be changed. In 2001, 45 percent of those responding to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll held that belief. In 1998, according to a CNN/Time poll, the number was 36 percent.

In addition, 42 percent of respondents to the current poll said they believe homosexuality results from upbringing and environment, while 39 percent said they believe it is something a person is born with -- a close division that reflects the national debate over the issue."

Do those people explain why Cheney's favorite daughter is gay? We all know she had a screwed up upbringing but would these people think so too?

(My personal belief is you are born that way but honestly, I don't give a rats ass why. It's none of my business and I don't care if its a choice or not.)