http://www.answerbag.com/profile/110483 New Answerbag answers from Chris24 Mon, 28 May 2012 15:58:23 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 15:58:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4515602 Is being gay natural?<br /><br />Yes, it is. An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that scientists have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic factors linked to homosexuality in men &amp; that this fertility boost more than compensates for the lack of offspring... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:16:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4515602 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4515578 Do you often think that people who make gay jokes are uncomfortable with their own sexuality and therefore probably gay?<br /><br />Yes. Some people are homophobic and uncomfortable with gay people because they are either suppressing their own sexuality or are insecure about their own masculinity. A University of Georgia study has shown that some homophobic men behave that way because they are sexually aroused by other... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:12:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4515578 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4515557 Are gays a result of "Nature" or "nurture"?<br /><br />Nature. Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is linked to biology and genetics. An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that scientists have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:06:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4515557 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4515499 How long has the rainbow been used for the LGBT movement?<br /><br />Since 1978. Gilbert Baker designed the Rainbow Flag for San Francisco&#039;s Gay Freedom Day Parade in 1978. One of Baker&#039;s friends was Harvey Milk, the &quot;first openly gay man elected to any substantial political office in the history of the planet,&quot; who had become a San Francisco... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:51:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4515499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4359009 The state of Connecticut has decided to start allowing same sex marriage. This is yet another victory in the US for equality and civil rights. There are only 47 more states left! It reminds us soon that more states will follow.<br /><br />The ruling by Connecticut&#039;s Supreme Court may make you think that equality and civil rights are closer, but California voters will vote on Proposition 8 to constitutionally ban same sex marriage on November 4th while Arizona voters will vote on Proposition 102 to constitutionally ban same... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:20:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4359009 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4358225 What should I vote on Prop. 8? On the one hand, my brother is gay and if it passes he and his BF won't be able to marry. On the other hand, I'm still not quite sure if gays should be allowed to marry like straights, but that's mostly due to religious reas<br /><br />Since marriage licenses are issued by the government, and dissolution of marriage is handled by government divorce courts, marriage is a legal concept and independent of religion. In regards to the religious aspect of marriage, religious denominations such as the United Church of Christ, the... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:14:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4358225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4347755 Where is gay marriage legal? Not any of that civilly-united stuff, but an actual MARRIAGE?<br /><br />Gay marriage is legally recognized in the countries of Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, South Africa, &amp; Spain. Israel recognizes gay marriages performed in other countries. Gay Marriages are legally preformed in the US states of Massachusetts &amp; California, which are also recognized by... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:57:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4347755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4314316 What's with that little rainbow thing anyway?<br /><br />The &quot;first openly gay man elected to any substantial political office in the history of the planet&quot; was Harvey Milk, who became a San Francisco City Supervisor in 1978. An artist friend of Milk&#039;s, Gilbert Baker, designed the Rainbow Flag for San Francisco&#039;s 1978 Gay Freedom... Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:56:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4314316 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4314287 Why are people homophobes? Is there a reason to be so hatefilled. It really sickens and disheartens me.<br /><br />Many homophobes are either suppressing their own sexuality or are insecure about their own masculinity. The hatred they have for their own sexual attraction towards the same sex or hatred they have towards their own gender identity expression can carry over into homophobic behavior. A... Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:51:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4314287 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4244166 Do you think people choose to be gay or lesbian or is it a genetic thing? FYI its just a question.<br /><br />Genetic. Scientific researchers specializing in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is genetic. Scientific research publications from October 2004 and June 2008 stated that scientists have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic factors... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:09:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4244166 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4244147 Do you think being attracted to the same sex is hereditary or taught?<br /><br />Hereditary. Scientific researchers specializing in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is genetic. Scientific research publications from October 2004 and June 2008 stated that scientists have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic factors... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:07:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4244147 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4244123 Why do some people still believe that homosexuality is a moral choice or a behavior? Why is it that people don't understand it's the way you are born... Do they think someone who is gay decided to be that way?? (I'm not gay but I find this so stupid!)<br /><br />Those who think it is a choice do so because it allows them to justify their own bigotry, their own prejudice, and their own dislike of someone whose love is not the same as their own. Dr. John Corvino, a Professor of Philosophy of Wayne State University, has refuted morality arguments... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:03:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4244123 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4244032 In your opinion, is any person that disapproves of homosexuality automatically a “homophobe”?<br /><br />If a person is not homosexual and disapproves of homosexual behavior for themselves, they are not homophobic. If a person is not homosexual and disapproves of homosexual behavior for others and wants to impose their own will on other peoples relationships, they are homophobic. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:49:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4244032 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4243995 Massachusetts, California, and now Connecticut allow same-gender marriage. Which state do you think will allow it next?<br /><br />Either New York or Iowa. New York already recognizes same-sex marriages legally performed in other states, so it is not a big leap for New York to begin issuing it&#039;s own marriage licenses to same sex couples. In 2007, Iowa recognized same-sex marriage for a few hours until a stay on... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:45:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4243995 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4120410 If a same sex couple gets married in a state that legalized it n move to other state that did not, are they still considered married?<br /><br />If they move to California, Massachusetts, or New York they are still considered married by that state. If they move to any other state, the law regards them as unmarried individuals. The federal government does not recognize same sex marriage at all. ... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:12:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4120410 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4113006 How did you come out?<br /><br />I had only recently admitted to myself that my attraction to other guys wasn&#039;t a phase that would go away and that I was gay when my parents met me during my lunch break from work. After my Dad left to get the car to pick up my Mom she said that she could tell that something was on my mind... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:45:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4113006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4074555 What scientific evidence positively proves that some people are born gay?<br /><br />Scientific researchers specializing in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is genetic. Scientific research publications from October 2004 and June 2008 have both stated that scientists have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic factors linked... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:48:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4074555 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3992590 Are you gay or straight, or can you be somewhere in the middle?<br /><br />Most researchers view homosexuality and heterosexuality on a sliding scale, but also realize that some people are 100% homosexual and some people are 100% heterosexual. The Kinsey Heterosexual-Homosexual Rating Scale, The Klein Sexual Orientation Grid (or KSOG), &amp; the Epstein Sexual... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:40:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3992590 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3992132 Why do people tell "Gays" They were born gay and they need to just accept it? What is "Gay?" Who deemed the first pers "Gay?"<br /><br />Despite being told that gay is a &quot;choice&quot;, most gay people have realized that they did not choose to be gay... but that they chose to accept themselves for who they truly are. Scientific researchers specializing in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is genetic. ... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3992132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3992057 Any gay Republicans on AB out there?<br /><br />I consider myself a Republican, but do not consider the current Republican Party to be true Republicans and consider them Neo-Conservatives. I consider myself a Republican like Barry Goldwater, the Republican Presidential candidate and Senator from Arizona who has said &quot;Everyone knows... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:23:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3992057 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3991698 IF you get married in California as a gay/lesbian and move to a different state would the marriage benifits still apply in those states? So basically if you get married in california and move to like washington would you still be legaly married?<br /><br />If a same sex couple marries in California, their marriage will only be recognized in the states of California, Massachusetts, and New York. Massachusetts has recognized legal same sex marriages since May 2004 and same sex marriages from other states where they are legally performed since July... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:27:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3991698 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3549537 I have upsetting and disturbing news about our friend Kedar. Would you like to see it? If so, please see answers. 21jul2008. If anyone needed our prayers it is Kedar now.<br /><br />Kedar and his husband are in my thoughts and prayers. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:49:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3549537 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2820969 Are there more gay men than lesbians?<br /><br />Scientific studies have statistically shown this to be true, but men also tend to define themselves by labels (i.e. What Are You) while women tend to define themselves by interpersonal relationships (i. e. Who Are You) manifested by females having a larger vocabulary than males. The Indiana... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:59:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2820969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2820812 Are there any authoritative studies about what percentage of the populations in developed countries are LGBT?<br /><br />The Indiana University Kinsey Reports (Sexual Behavior in the Human Male - Kinsey, Pomeroy, and Martin/Sexual Behavior in the Human Female - Kinsey, Pomeroy, Martin, and Gerhard) stated 37% of males and 13% of females had homosexual experiences, but this includes incidental homosexual experience.... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:38:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2820812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2433697 What is April 25 the pro-LGBT Day of Silence?<br /><br />Started in 1996 at the University of Virginia, the Day of Silence protests bullying, harassment, discrimination, threats, and violence against students who either are or are perceived as being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender. It is now a project of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:04:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2433697 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2330593 Other than Fred Phelps, who is the LGBT's worst enemy? I just read that Dr. Laura is anti gay. Am I missing anyone other than Tony Dungy? Does anyone else famous criticize the LGBT?<br /><br />There are many people who criticize LGBT people, including Fred Phelps, Dr. Laura, &amp; Tony Dungy. The worst enemies, however, are those who are not so overt in their hatred and mask it as a mere dislike (with phrases such as &quot;Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner&quot;) which is nothing more than... Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:48:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2330593 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2318055 At what age did you come out?<br /><br />A few months before my 28th birthday, when I realized that 30 wasn&#039;t that far away and decided to lead my life for myself instead of leading my life for other peoples expectations. I had never even been on a date with another guy, but after years of trying to be attracted to the opposite... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:22:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2318055 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2305618 I am in the process of Comming Out, and would like to know where I can find a support group. I have have looked online, but can never find any in my area, I don't know if I am just not searching right, But would like to know where to look or go for help?<br /><br />A listing of some local/regional support groups can be found here: http://dv-8.com/resources/us/local/youth.html Some national websites include: http://www.emptyclosets.com/ http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html http://www.hrc.org/issues/coming_out.asp ... Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:29:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2305618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2305283 How long will this be allowed? (see question)<br /><br />Unfortunately, this will be allowed until people believe in themselves and their religion instead of believing in others who tell them what to believe. Some people cherry pick certain words from religious texts written by men to justify their bigotry and attach their own prejudices to their... Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:35:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2305283 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2098069 The reasons why homosexuals should be allowed to get married?<br /><br />Acting upon the request of the Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives, the General Accounting Office identified 1,049 benefits, rights, and privileges only offered through legal marriage. http://www.gao.gov/archive/1997/og97016.pdf These... Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:33:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2098069 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2090094 I came out to a close friend recently and she has been acting much closer. Like how some friends would distance themselves, only this is the opposite. Nothing sexual. Could she like me? Or is it just the fact that I chose her to come out to is flattering.<br /><br />She probably feels that you have a stronger friendship since you shared this part of yourself with her, although her being attracted to you remains a possibility. Since you say there is nothing sexual, she most likely feels flattered because you chose to trust her. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:00:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2090094 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2090072 My friend insists that being gay is a choice. But why on earth would you chose to be among one of the most hated populations in America? will someone please explain this to me?<br /><br />Being gay is not a choice. Nobody would choose to be the object of harassment and discrimination. The only choice is the choice of honesty, where a person is honest with themselves about their sexual orientation and who they are sexually attracted to. Scientific researchers who specialize in... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:57:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2090072 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2084513 Do some boys really know for sure they are gay at 14 years old?<br /><br />Personally, I knew I had an attraction to the same sex when I was 12. By the time I was 14, I made a comment to my parents where it became obvious that an attraction to the same sex was not acceptable. I tried to be straight throughout high school and college. I dated girls, but it seemed very... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:03:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2084513 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083996 How many gay people are there in the world? Rough estimate?<br /><br />665 Million. The estimate of the worlds population is over 6,650,000,000 and several scientific studies have shown that the percentage of gay people are approximately 10%. The Indiana University Kinsey Reports stated 10% of males being more or less exclusively homosexual and 2% to 6% of... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:31:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083996 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083964 Can someone be kicked out of a catholic school for being gay?<br /><br />Unfortunately, someone can usually be kicked out of a Catholic school for being gay. Many communities do not have legal protections for gay individuals, while those who do often have exemptions for religious institutions. If there was an existing law outlawing discrimination in regards to... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:26:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083964 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083852 Which states can gays be legally married<br /><br />Same Sex Marriage is only legal in Massachusetts, and that is only recognized by the state and not the federal government. Civil Unions (legal recognition with most marriage rights) are recognized by Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, &amp; New Hampshire (Oregon passed a Civil Union law that... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:08:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083852 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083840 Do you really believe that ten percent of the population is gay..i mean really ONLY ten.<br /><br />I think 10% is mostly accurate. The Indiana University Kinsey Reports stated 10% of males being more or less exclusively homosexual and 2% to 6% of females being more or less exclusively homosexual. A 1990 study (Homosexuality/Heterosexuality by McWhirter, Sanders, and Reinisch) stated 13.95%... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:05:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083809 Why am i gay<br /><br />You don&#039;t choose to be right handed or left handed... you do what is natural for you. For some people, it is natural for them to be sexually attracted to the same sex as themselves. Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is linked to biology... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:58:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083809 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083463 What causes homosexuality?<br /><br />Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is linked to biology and genetics. An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that scientists have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic factors linked to... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:14:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083463 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083429 My 14 year old son came to me recently, and told me that he is either bisexual or gay. He has never had a girlfriend, and the boy that he thinks he is in love with, he met online. He wants him to come visit us (from out of state) this summer. What to do?<br /><br />It depends if he is wanting this boy to stay in your home. If he does, explain to him that you do not let strangers stay for visits, whether they be a potential boyfriend or a potential girlfriend. If this boy will be staying in your area, say that you would be glad to let them meet... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:09:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083429 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083318 Why do some people think they are born gay?<br /><br />Because they are. Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is linked to biology and genetics. An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that scientists have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:55:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2083318 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1744698 If you are an LGBT person, do you go out of your way to use products and services from companies that are LGBT friendly? How much does it sway your shopping habits?<br /><br />I always do. I check out the Human Rights Campaign&#039;s Corporate Equality Index every year. If a company does not treat their LGBT employees well, they do not deserve my money. http://www.hrc.org/issues/ceihome.asp Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:57:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1744698 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1744683 I just want to see what the gays think of these matters how do you feel about the death penalty abortion same sex marraige sex before marraige and smoking bans in public places i just want to see the LGBT opinions<br /><br />Death Penalty - Against. There are documented cases of innocent people being sentenced to death. Abortion - I am against abortion, but pro choice. If you do not like abortion, do not have one... but do not tell others what to do. Same sex marriage - For. If you don&#039;t like same sex... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:54:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1744683 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1739810 Very small wedding.We only want people who are close to us & who have supported our relationship.Some of our guests want to bring their bf/gf.I think that if we're cutting out some of our family members, we shouldn't invite people we don't even know. HELP<br /><br />Although a small wedding, you are asking others to come together to recognize your commitment to your relationship while not wanting to recognize your guests relationships. If you do not invite a guests boyfriend or girlfriend, you are saying that their relationships do not matter to you... and... Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:37:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1739810 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1465096 In general, why do you think bisexuals are seen as "on the fence" by both hetero- and homosexuals?<br /><br />In a word, &quot;Choice&quot; If you are bi and in an opposite sex (straight) relationship, those who dislike gay people will think that you made the correct &#039;choice&#039; while gay people may think that you are attempting to conform to what others think that you should be. If you are... Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:00:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1465096 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1434873 Gay/Lesbian Folks: Which Came First? Did you experiment sexually before admitting to yourself and others that you were gay or lesbian, or did you talk with others about being gay or lesbian before you ever experimented sexually?<br /><br />I came out as gay before going out on a date with another person of the same sex, and did not have any sexual contact with another man until after I had come out as gay. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:32:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1434873 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1413954 Can you deny and lie to yourself about being homosexual?<br /><br />You can deny and lie to yourself about many things, but only for so long... and doing so can have consequences. Who you are sexually attracted to is a major part of who you are as a person, it determines who you completely and truly fall in love with. When deceiving yourself into thinking... Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:52:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1413954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1413851 Do you believed that being BISEXUAL or HOMOSEXUAL is a part of PERSONALITY?<br /><br />As a gay man, I think that being homosexual is a part of me, an integral part of my person and my being, that is deeper than my personality. My personality can gradually change based on outside influences, while my sexuality is an unchanging part of who I am. Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:27:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1413851 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1413808 As an LGBT person, what do you now know about life that you wish you had known at age 16?<br /><br />That being gay isn&#039;t a bad thing, only something different, and that you should be true to yourself in spite of what others may think. Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:13:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1413808 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1413799 When you were COMING OUT of the closet, what or who offered you the most encouragement and made you feel everything would work out in the end? How was this support communicated?<br /><br />The only support I had was a fraternity brother who had moved 2,100 miles away. We would talk on the phone sometimes, but he was my only support. When I came out, I had prepared myself to lose everyone in my life in order to be true to myself and be OK with that. Fortunately, I didn&#039;t lose... Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:10:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1413799 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1399087 What do you care about how others view homosexuality when you're just going to do whatever you want anyway?<br /><br />If I had the same legal rights as others, I wouldn&#039;t care. When I can be fired from my job for the sole reason for being gay, can lose an apartment lease for the sole reason for being gay, can be denied the purchase of a home for the sole reason of being gay, can be denied hospital... Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:03:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1399087 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1399062 Do you trust any presidential candidate to take up gay rights issues?<br /><br />I do not trust politicians at all, and on a divisive issue such as gay rights I think that whatever they say is for the sole purpose of getting your vote and once the election is over it will not be mentioned again until they need another vote. The sole exceptions to this are Dennis Kucinich... Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:59:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1399062 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1399035 To anybody thats gay or bi, how did you first know you was gay or bi?<br /><br />There are actually two answers... when I first knew I was gay and when I admitted to myself that i was gay. When I went to college, I would go to the library and secretly read books on sexuality to try and figure out why I wasn&#039;t attracted to girls yet. I thought I was going through a... Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:54:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1399035 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1398952 If you know that an anti-gay politician or clergy member is gay, is it ethical to publicly "out" them? Please explain your ethical reasoning.<br /><br />An anti-gay politician holds a &#039;public&#039; office whose voting decisions can impact the lives of millions of people. If they are anti-gay in public while actually being gay in private, their decisions to hide their sexual orientation by being anti-gay are self-serving and not in the public... Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:34:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1398952 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1371561 <Question removed><br /><br />Has something happened within the last few weeks that has changed your outlook in some way that may contribute to your grief reoccurring? Something such as a change in a relationship status of someone you know is one of many reasons that could cause you miss your partner more right now. Also... Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:58:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1371561 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1355179 Are people born gay?<br /><br />Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is innate and linked to biology and genetics. An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that scientists at the University of Padua have found that women tend to have more children when they... Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:00:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1355179 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1355160 Other than GLBTQ issues what is important to you in the upcoming presidential election?<br /><br />The rising influence of business into politics. Global warming is not considered a threat due to businesses having to pay more to pollute less. Healthcare is not considered a crisis due to the rising profits that insurance companies are earning. Contaminated products from other... Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:57:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1355160 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1324776 Do you know the amount of people percentage wise that are pro gay & gay marriage? The amount of gay people might be small but I'm sure there must be millions of gay supporters, am I wrong? The point is I'm trying to find out why it's not legal yet<br /><br />In response to the question &quot;Do you think marriages between homosexuals should or should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages?&quot; the CNN/Opinion Poll from Aug. 6-8, 2007 reported 40% saying they should, 57% saying they should not, and 3%... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:13:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1324776 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1324648 If every gay man, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered came out of the closet in America, what percentage of Americans would be GLBT? I would think about 20-25%.<br /><br />If you go by the results of scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality, you are pretty close. The Indiana University Kinsey Reports, Homosexuality/Heterosexuality by McWhirter, Sanders, and Reinisch, &amp; The Janus Report on Sexual Behavior all showed similar results regarding... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:50:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1324648 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1314033 What is the largest city in Kentucky?<br /><br />Louisville is Kentucky&#039;s largest city. The second through fifth largest cities in Kentucky are Lexington, Owensboro, Bowling Green, &amp; Covington. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:21:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1314033 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1314010 What is the postal abbreviation Kentucky?<br /><br />KY Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:16:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1314010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1314003 Who is the governor Kentucky?<br /><br />As of September 2007 Kentucky&#039;s Governor is Ernest Fletcher. He was sworn into office on December 9, 2003 &amp; is running for re-election against Democratic opponent Steve Beshear with an election date of November 6, 2007. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:15:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1314003 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1313939 What is the population of History of Louisville, Kentucky?<br /><br />1790 - 200 1800 - 359 1810 - 1,357 1820 - 4,012 1830 - 10,341 1840 - 21,210 1850 - 43,194 1860 - 68,033 1870 - 100,753 1880 - 123,758 1890 - 161,129 1900 - 204,731 1910 - 223,928 1920 - 234,891 1930 - 307,745 1940 - 319,077 1950 - 369,129 1960 - 390,639 1970 - 361,472 1980 -... Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:02:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1313939 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1275895 For LGBTs: Were you raised by heterosexual parents?<br /><br />Yes. I was raised in a religious (although not evangelical) household, where we went to church every Sunday and never knew (or acknowledged) that gay people existed. I never knew of another gay person until I was in my mid 20&#039;s when a fraternity brother who had moved over 1000 miles away... Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:41:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1275895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1268232 Does it anger anyone else besides me when you hear someone say that there are church lead therapy groups to "cure" homosexuality, as though it were a disease? Does it further infuriate you when someone says they were "cured"? It angers me.<br /><br />It upsets me, especially when looking at some facts behind such groups. Former leaders of so called &quot;ex-gay&quot; groups have now apologized for their previous opinionated actions. The ultra conservative president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has said that scientific... Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:00:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1268232 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1268213 Are people born gay?<br /><br />Born gay. Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is linked to biology and genetics. A study published in June 2006 said that researchers have known for years that a man&#039;s likelihood of being gay rises with the number of older biological... Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:54:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1268213 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263941 My friend and i were debating today, and he says that gay is hereditary, while i say that it is enviroment related. what do you think?<br /><br />Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is hereditary. An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that scientists at the University of Padua have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic factors... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:52:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263941 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263922 Why do gays consider same sex marriage to be important?<br /><br />The way that laws are written, marriage is given a protected status that civil unions or domestic partnerships do not enjoy. If same sex unions do not have the word marriage, they are excluded from several legal rights and responsibilities under the law. ... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:48:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263922 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263890 Do you believe poeple are born gay? If so why? and are you aware that God says it is an abomination?<br /><br />People are born gay. Those who think that God says it is an abomination worship the written word of the Bible and do not worship God. Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is linked to biology and genetics. An October 2004 scientific research... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:40:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263890 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263864 Have you ever been do drunk you had a homosexual experience? My friends husband claims he was just having fun I say he's just gay<br /><br />Alcohol lowers inhibitions, but doesn&#039;t change underlying feelings. If he is married, he would most likely have an opposite sex attraction but by having a homosexual experience he would appear to be bisexual. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:34:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263843 Why do women like to hang out with gay men so much?<br /><br />Because gay men look into womens eyes during conversation and listen to what they are saying, while straight men stare at their chest and only nod in agreement. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:28:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263843 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263837 I've been told I can choose to be gay. However, I chose to be gay and am still not attracted to my same sex. What am I doing wrong?<br /><br />You cannot choose to be gay, but you can choose to be honest with yourself about who you are sexually attracted to. As long as you are honest with yourself about your attractions, you are not doing anything wrong whether your attractions be gay, straight, or bisexual. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:27:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263837 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263806 Why are "gays" so proud of being different?<br /><br />Gay people are not proud of being different, but gay people are proud of overcoming discrimination due to others who view them as being different. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:18:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1263806 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1254021 Are people born gay?<br /><br />Born gay. Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is linked to biology and genetics. An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that scientists at the University of Padua have found that women tend to have more children when they... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:11:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1254021 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1254015 What would you say to a parent who kicked their kid out just because they were gay?<br /><br />I would tell the parent that they care more about the opinion of others instead of their own child, and that their actions are a disgrace. Disowning one&#039;s own child over their sexual orientation is believing in hatred over love. Hatred may be unfounded and based on stereotypes or... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:09:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1254015 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253990 Is it possbile for a gay guy to go straight?<br /><br />If they were truly gay, no. Former leaders of so called &quot;ex-gay&quot; groups have apologized for their previous opinionated actions. The ultra conservative president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has said that scientific research &quot;points to some level of biological... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:02:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253990 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253831 What churches in the U.S. perform gay marriages?<br /><br />The United Church of Christ, Metropolitan Community Churches, Unitarian Universalist Churches http://www.ucc.org/ http://www.mccchurch.org/ http://www.uua.org/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:21:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253831 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253779 Which celebrities are gay?<br /><br />Chad Allen Alexis Arquette John Barrowman Jim J. Bullock Dan Bulter Richard Chamberlain Anthony Clark Rupert Everett Harvey Fierstein Stephen Fry Robert Gant Jason Gould Neil Patrick Harris Tab Hunter John Inman Tommy Kirk T. R. Knight Nathan Lane Jack Larson George Maharis ... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:03:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253779 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253769 What song(s) would you say were gay 'anthems'? I'd have to say ' Somewhere over the rainbow' and Gloria Gaynor's "I will survive".<br /><br />&quot;I am what I am&quot; I am what I am And what I am needs no excuses I deal my own deck sometimes the aces sometimes the deuces It&#039;s one life and there&#039;s no return and no deposit One life so it&#039;s time to open up your closet Life&#039;s not worth a dam till you can shout... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:01:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253769 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253755 For LGBTs: Did you choose to be LGBT? (Honest question, since I'm tired of people saying it is a lifestyle choice without offering any proof.)<br /><br />No, I did not. I chose to be honest with myself and others about who I happen to be sexually attracted to. Scientific researchers who specialize in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is linked to biology and genetics. An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:57:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253743 Should homosexuals and lesbians be allowed to celebrate "Gay Pride" on public streets using tax payer dollars?<br /><br />Since Irish-Americans celebrate on public streets on St. Patrick&#039;s Day and Italian-Americans celebrate on public streets on Columbus Day, I would have to say that they should (although Gay Pride parades rarely use tax payer dollars). Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:54:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253743 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253721 Would you disown your son/daughter if they were gay.<br /><br />Disowning one&#039;s own child over their sexual orientation is believing in hatred over love. Hatred may be unfounded and based on stereotypes or religious dogma, but when someone tells another that they will not be loved because of who they are, that love is conditional and is a decision based... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:49:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253721