a common argument is that an inclination to [[homosexuality]] is inborn and immutable. It is widely believed that the public will become more accepting of homosexuality if they are convinced that it is inborn and immutable. For example, neuroscientist and homosexual Simon Levay stated: "...people who think that gays and lesbians are born that way are also more likely to support gay rights."<ref>http://www.family.org/socialissues/A000000682.cfm</ref> However, a genetic basis to homosexual desire does not prevent homosexuals from [[Homosexuality_and_choice#Choice_and_Genetics|choosing]] not to participate in homosexual activities. | a common argument is that an inclination to [[homosexuality]] is inborn and immutable. It is widely believed that the public will become more accepting of homosexuality if they are convinced that it is inborn and immutable. For example, neuroscientist and homosexual Simon Levay stated: "...people who think that gays and lesbians are born that way are also more likely to support gay rights."<ref>http://www.family.org/socialissues/A000000682.cfm</ref> However, a genetic basis to homosexual desire does not prevent homosexuals from [[Homosexuality_and_choice#Choice_and_Genetics|choosing]] not to participate in homosexual activities. |