Homosexuality: Nature vs. Nurture? Speech

Let me first begin by clearly stating our position: homosexuality is a product of nature. In other words, someone's genetic makeup--their being in the physiological sense--strongly influences whether or not they will end up gay or heterosexual. Any role that the environment, or nurture, plays in the determination of someone's sexual orientation is minimal at best, but the role of nature in this determination is drastic. Take the case of Jamie Nabozny, a 21-year-old-gay-man who …

…much discrimination, violence, and hatred from other people. Why would anyone chose this road? They wouldn't; homosexuality is a product of nature. Gays have a predisposition towards homosexuality; they did not choose this route, nor is it a product of their childhood experiences. These case studies and observations, along with the scientific evidence you will soon hear, should leave no doubt in your mind: in the nature vs. nurture debate, nature is the clear winner.