Mrebo said:

What motivated this thread?

I think people are born homosexual or heterosexual but can exhibit behavior of the either orientation for various psychological reasons. I wish there weren't all the campaigns and insistence upon a monolithic "community" (a feeling not limited to this topic btw). When it comes to sexuality I don't think it necessary (I'm sure there is a better word) to indulge every errant thought one may or may not have. People should respect others but they do have the right to avoid associations they find unhealthy. Though I agree with xhonzi that it is better to have tolerance of those with different views. I've always been naturally tolerant (Warbler would be laughing were he able [a joke, Mr. Warbler]) and I find it unfortunate when people shun others for not being sufficiently supportive of their worldview.

Closely related to this, when it comes to transgendered folks, I found it awkward that they are legally considered male or female (depending on which change is made), even though genetically they are the sex they started with before the change. I prefer tolerance because everyone has a right to find what makes them happiest.

I knew a guy who made the transition to female and then told us she was a lesbian ..... isn't that kinda weird? Why become a woman to like women when he could have done it as a man?