Debate: Is sexual orientation determined at birth? by https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e Where do you stand on this topic? Directions: Leave a comment under the correct topic based on your opinion on the topic - must be a full paragraph with evidence for initial post. Comment on other posts to keep the debate rolling! Use www.procon.org to help aid in your research. If you're still having trouble finding research, use this link: https://borngay.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000005 en-us 2018-04-25 18:53:24 UTC 2018-05-02 20:16:30 UTC hello@padlet.com **Example Topic: Nuclear Energy** catherine_pease https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/256093529 Nuclear Energy is more harmful than it is helpful due to the risks that nuclear plants pose to living civilization and the environment that surrounds it. According to Procon.org, "One of the biggest issues is environmental impact in relation to uranium. The process of mining and refining uranium hasn’t been a clean process. Actually transporting nuclear fuel to and from plants represents a pollution hazard." Uranium, after it's been mined, cannot simply be disposed of because of its radioactive properties. There is not a safe way to completely get rid of uranium, which poses many problems for the environment. Also, not all companies are regulated due to state and federal laws. So, we must ask ourselves, where is this radioactive material going once it's been used and disposed of? 

Another negative con to nuclear energy is the harmful effects to human civilizations when a nuclear explosion occurs. One example is "The Chernobyl accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine was the worst nuclear accident in the history. Its harmful effects on humans and ecology can still be seen today. Then there was another accident that happened in Fukushima in Japan" (www.conserve-energy-future.com/pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-energy.php). As the evidence suggests, many people lost their lives or experienced extreme illness and future babies experienced birth defects due to these explosions. Although nuclear energy is a great renewable energy resource, it is simply not worth the risk of the loss of environmental and human life. ]]> 2018-04-27 16:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/256093529 Tae'Vion https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257012301 I have no stance on the situation to whether i agree or disagree. As Some people believe that they were born to like the same sex or the oppisite and some people believe that the sexuality of anyone is learned or adapted. There has been no finding of a gene that makes someone homosexual but SOme people will tell you themselves that they knew what they liked all their life or since birthed.... i dont agree nor disagree. ]]> 2018-05-01 19:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257012301 atchoooo https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257013032 2018-05-01 19:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257013032 To be honest I'm not strong on this subject and really don't know how to awnser it and not about to make my self look stupid because I said something dumb even tho I do it everyday ~Alez https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257014184 2018-05-01 19:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257014184 https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257015613 I disagree your not born gay its a choice , or you were brought up wrong or around the wrong people ]]> 2018-05-01 19:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257015613 Sam https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257016067 I believe you are not born with a sexual preference. You have no idea what a penis or vagina is when you are born so how could you know which one you like at that point? Sexual preference is developed throughout life and how you are raised.]]> 2018-05-01 19:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257016067 Buddy Redmond https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257016204 I disagree with this topic. You are not born gay. Nowhere in history is there proof of a gay gene for anyone to be born gay. Being gay  is something you have to know about , been taught, or seen. No one is born anything . Just like babies have to learn how to walk/ talk its the same with your sexual preference.]]> 2018-05-01 19:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257016204 Kimisha https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257016630 I disagree because there is no scientific evidence that has established a genetic cause for homosexuality or found a "gay gene". Sexual Orientation is a matter of self-affirmation and public declaration. "Gay is a self chosen identity".
Epidemiological studies show a modest association between genetic factors and sexual attractions or behaviors, but it does not provide significant evidence pointing to a particular genes that automacially tells you that you are gay.]]> 2018-05-01 19:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257016630 https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257016783 I don't agree or disagree. I honestly don't care if people are gay. As long as they dont try anything with me we good.  They say you can be born gay but i havent seen any research on that. A lot of people say its nothing wrong with being gay but it is a choice a option but no one is born gay.]]> 2018-05-01 19:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257016783 Mya Townsend https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257018113 I don't believe your sexual orientation is determined at birth because you don't really understand at all period what is going on, so how could you tell if you would like females or men. Another reason i disagree because you yourself decide if you have a sexual preference for your same sex or the opposite. I believe that society does have a lot to do with determining your preference but only you yourself can determine this and a lot of younger people decide their sexual preference by trying "New Things". I don't believe in having a sexual orientation at birth because of these two things. On the other hand i do see why people would agree because a lot of people let their parents chose their sexual parents or tell them what to do so in a way your sexual orientation could be determined but it wouldn't be determined by yourself. Evidence does state that "There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay or lesbian orientation" also it does state that "Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor of factors. So i could see my side and the pro's side]]> 2018-05-01 19:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257018113 Debate about homos- J. Atkins https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257018143 Honestly what happens when you are born are between you and the parent. I say that 🤬 is something that a person to choose. Not only that they choose that they know what happens next. I say even tho they homos some have real guts. I mean if you look at it some have courage some are cool. Also people always judging what someone wants to do with their life is there business unless they trying to pressure you to do 🤬 things.]]> 2018-05-01 19:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257018143 makius https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257022173 i disagree because you cant be born gay its a choice or somebody have to set and example to be gay ]]> 2018-05-01 19:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257022173 Cleophus pickett, Genes can’t control behavior completely. Genes regulate the production of amino acids, which combine to form proteins. The existence or absence of a protein can have an effect on things like alcohol tolerance or mood.so if there were a gay gene it wouldn't have complete control over a person, it would influence their thinking, but even though, i don't believe there is a gay gene. I believe that being gay is a choice being influenced by how you grew up. https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257024719 2018-05-01 19:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257024719 Tyler https://padlet.com/catherine_pease/lbts3nxvnm5e/wish/257437985 I disagree with this topic. You are not born gay. Nowhere in history is there proof of a gay gene for anyone to be born gay. Being gay  is something you have to know about , been taught, or seen. No one is born anything . Just like babies have to learn  how to walk/ talk its the same with your sexual preference.

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