October 05, 2003

Nature vs. Nurture

Posted by apostropher

And nature just raced into the lead.

British researchers have found the first solid neurological indication that sexual orientation is hard-wired in the brain by measuring differences in startle reflexes between heterosexuals and homosexuals.

"The startle response is pre-conscious and cannot be learnt," he said. "It is mediated by an ancient region of the brain called the limbic system, which also controls sexual behaviour. This is very strong evidence that female sexual orientation at least may be 'hardwired' in this region."
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The subjects were unexpectedly startled with a loud noise and the speed and strength of their response measured. Heterosexual men had an average score of 40 per cent, compared with 32 per cent for gay men. Among women, lesbians scored an average of 33 per cent, compared with 13 per cent for other women.

Hmm. Well, I suppose somebody really ought to let this guy know, though it's going to ruin his whole schtick. Scroll down to the third album cover on this page, and tell me if you're convinced. From the pose, it looks like Jesus is his pet name for his johnson. Especially when he talks about his "incredible witnessing tool to homosexual family members and friends." Oh my.

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How startling! At least 50% for me!

Posted by: Tripp at October 6, 2003 11:22 AM
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