Advice Column Responds to Wiglaf's Inquiry

[MikeH]

You realise 50% of posters will assume you actually mean that?

[regexcellent]

It never crossed my mind that anyone would take that to be meant seriously unless it were said by Ben.

That's an awkwardly phrased sentence so for clarity, no, obviously I don't actually think being gay is a choice.

[Lorizael]

You know, why would it matter even if being gay were a choice? Religion is a choice, too, but we're not supposed to discriminate against it. Something can be a core part of your identity and still be a choice.

[rah]

Bah, using logic when your talking to folks like ben is a waste of breath and brains.

[regexcellent]

Comitting crimes is also a choice so that alone isn't enough justification.

[rah]

To them it is. You can choose not to commit crimes just like you can choose not to act on your natural desires.

[N35t0r]

I think he was responding to Lori.

[Lorizael]

Comitting crimes is also a choice so that alone isn't enough justification.

Dude, this is America. As long as my choices don't hurt other people, other people can go **** themselves.

[rah]

other people can go **** themselves.

Remember, Ben is saying that's not ok either. Since obviously it couldn't be for the purpose of procreation.

[Sava]

Religion is a choice, too, but we're not supposed to discriminate against it. Something can be a core part of your identity and still be a choice.

I somewhat agree. Religion is a choice for some. But in BK's case, I believe his "religious" beliefs stem from some sort of neurological disorder. I doubt he has much choice in the matter.

[Dauphin]

True story - I've been on the receiving end.

I stopped reading there

[Ben Kenobi]

No, because it's completely different you ignorant homophobic bigot.

Why is it different. You say it's different. I'm challenging this assertion. You don't tolerate obesity. You're willing to intervene to help someone lose weight even if they have physical conditions that make doing so difficult. Obesity comes packaged with very real health risks. So does homosexuality.

Why are the two different, MikeH? Why shouldn't someone who's obese argue, "you should love me just as I am and changing a core part of me is wrong?"

[Ben Kenobi]

But in BK's case, I believe his "religious" beliefs stem from some sort of neurological disorder. I doubt he has much choice in the matter.

Right and the fact that you choose to reject God is because your mother didn't love you enough as a child. Ain't psychology grand?

[Ben Kenobi]

Remember, Ben is saying that's not ok either. Since obviously it couldn't be for the purpose of procreation.

You can **** yourself? TMI.

[rah]

The least you could do when you insult people is be funny. But you can't even do that.
And comparing being obese and being gay, is really offensive, and a new low for you.