White people less likely to be gay

[Carfax83]

Here's an interesting study conducted by Gallup that came out a few months ago. Must have slipped under zsdersw's radar, as he usually posts this kind of thing:

Gallup survey, based on interviews with more than 121,000 people, showed that 3.4% of U.S. adults were lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT)

Highest proportion in black community, at 4.6%, followed by Asians (4.3%), Hispanics (4%) and Caucasians (3.2%)

Poll found 44% of LGBT adults were Democratic, and 13% Republican

Source

A few things.. This study, among many others, goes to show that the 10% figure the gay community has been touting for years was highly exaggerated. I only see ignorant people claiming 10% are gay these days, so I suppose it's finally starting to sink in.

Secondly, I have a sneaking suspicion that the higher rate for minorities could have something to do with Vitamin D production. Vitamin D deficiency is extremely high among African Americans (as well as many other dark skinned people living in North America), and has been found to be extremely important for developing fetuses. It's also been linked to all sorts of birth defects; particularly of the brain.. It's possible that a greater risk of the fetus becoming gay or bisexual could be one of the side effects of Vitamin D deficiency in the mother.

Thirdly, the inflated level of young women between the ages of 18-29 identifying as LGBT can be explained by popular culture I'm certain. Every other study I've seen claims higher rates of homosexuality in men than in women to the tune of 3:1.

Also, the notion that gays are better educated and wealthier than their straight counterparts appears to be untrue..

 

[nixium]

How do you think this data should affect public/government policy?

Come on, don't hide under subtle implications and innuendo. Say right out what you think how this data should be used.

 

[zsdersw]

A few things.. This study, among many others, goes to show that the 10% figure the gay community has been touting for years was highly exaggerated. I only see ignorant people claiming 10% are gay these days, so I suppose it's finally starting to sink in.

It sunk in a long time ago. I haven't heard anyone, particularly who in any way represents "the gay community", claim 10% in almost 20 years.

Also, the notion that gays are better educated and wealthier than their straight counterparts appears to be untrue..

This is common knowledge for me.

 

[Orignal Earl]

How do you think this data should affect public/government policy?

Come on, don't hide under subtle implications and innuendo. Say right out what you think how this data should be used.

Free Vit D to cure the gay?

 

[zsdersw]

How do you think this data should affect public/government policy?

Come on, don't hide under subtle implications and innuendo. Say right out what you think how this data should be used.

If being gay is something fetuses are "at risk" of becoming, the connotation is certainly one of it being a condition that should be eliminated.

 

[Anarchist420]

Why are blacks the most homophobic if they're the gayest?

 

[zsdersw]

Why are blacks the most homophobic if they're the gayest?

And they're the most likely to vote Democratic even though the Democratic party is the least homophobic.

 

[nehalem256]

If being gay is something fetuses are "at risk" of becoming, the connotation is certainly one of it being a condition that should be eliminated.

Face it. Homosexuality is a an abnormality. If it could be prevented by simply taking some vitamins it would be pretty stupid not too.

 

[Doppel]

If being gay is something fetuses are "at risk" of becoming, the connotation is certainly one of it being a condition that should be eliminated.

Well, it is a biological error, although I certainly don't think policy should be trying to correct it, as demonizing a group of people as has been done with gays leads to unnecessary harm to them.

I always knew the genuine percentage of gays is quite low. I was told in a health class once, it was inthe book, that 1/4 of guys and 1/6 of girls have bad a gay experience of some sort which I also think was inaccurate data.

 

[Rakehellion]

Whites are most likely to be homophobic.

 

[Matt1970]

Do we really need to study this?

 

[zsdersw]

Face it. Homosexuality is a an abnormality. If it could be prevented by simply taking some vitamins it would be pretty stupid not too.

I already knew it was an abnormality and never said it wasn't, but so is being left-handed. Should we prevent people from being left-handed?

The answer is No. This isn't Gattaca.

 

[IGBT]

tough medicine to swallow for most on this reality challenged forum.

 

[zsdersw]

Do we really need to study this?

Why do you care that Gallup did a survey/study?

 

[monovillage]

There's still enough bigotry aimed at LGBT people that I have doubts about the accuracy of any "poll". There are still people in the closet that wish to stay that way and would not respond honestly to anyone asking personal questions.

There's also the possibility that the higher educated people taking the poll know that there's no such thing as an "anonymous poll". The poll itself also said this

The survey noted that it could not account for those not admitting their sexual preference.

Interesting, but you really can't take it to the bank.

 

[sandorski]

Vitamin D deficiency? Sounds like something pulled from the ass. Sure, it could be possible, but it is also possible that the FSM simply Willed it to be. That said, Pregnant women shouldn't be lacking in any nutrient, so if they need Vitamin D, make sure they get it. I highly suspect that it won't change the numbers of Homosexuals being born.

 

[Jaskalas]

Maybe the Church should ordaine the mandatory use of Vitamin D and then get back to us in a decade.

 

[zsdersw]

Maybe the Church should ordaine the mandatory use of Vitamin D and then get back to us in a decade.

They won't, because D is the Devil's vitamin... hence that being the letter they gave it.

 

[nixium]

If being gay is something fetuses are "at risk" of becoming, the connotation is certainly one of it being a condition that should be eliminated.

I drew the same conclusions - and worse - but I'm interested in seeing one of the following:

1. Mental gymnastics/spin to somehow prove a legitimate, non bigoted way to use this;
2. Clearly stating the conclusions you and others have drawn for the intent of his post - a public display of prejudice, as it were.

 

[Darwin333]

Who gives a flying fuck?

 

[zsdersw]

Who gives a flying fuck?

You apparently do, otherwise you wouldn't post in the thread.

 

[nehalem256]

I already knew it was an abnormality and never said it wasn't, but so is being left-handed. Should we prevent people from being left-handed?

Does being left-handed make it much more likely for you to procreate and pass on your genes?

From an evolutionary perspective being gay is a very serious disability.

What if a woman could take a pill that would keep her child from being overweight? Should she take it?

 

[zsdersw]

Does being left-handed make it much more likely for you to procreate and pass on your genes?

From an evolutionary perspective being gay is a very serious disability.

It's not at all an evolutionary disability. If it was, there'd be less gay people now than there were in the past... and homosexuality has been one of many consistently persistent traits of the animal kingdom.. of which humanity is a part.

What if a woman could take a pill that would keep her child from being overweight? Should she take it?

If the measure you're going to use is the likeliness of procreating and passing on one's genes, given that most of America is obese no.. that pill isn't needed.

 

[nixium]

Does being left-handed make it much more likely for you to procreate and pass on your genes?

From an evolutionary perspective being gay is a very serious disability.

What if a woman could take a pill that would keep her child from being overweight? Should she take it?

Technically, homosexual people can procreate.

A gay man can impregnate a lesbian woman by natural means, but just won't do it because neither of them are attracted to each other.

Anyway, I see your point, but it's arguable if it can be considered a disability in this day and age viewed from a humanity perspective. 7 billion and counting... sounds like we need more homosexuals, frankly.

 

[sandorski]

Technically, homosexual people can procreate.

A gay man can impregnate a lesbian woman by natural means, but just won't do it because neither of them are attracted to each other.

Anyway, I see your point, but it's arguable if it can be considered a disability in this day and age viewed from a humanity perspective. 7 billion and counting... sounds like we need more homosexuals, frankly.

I wouldn't go that far. May not be attracted, but guys will Sex up what they deem unattractive and besides, this would be for a higher Cause as well. It probably doesn't happen very much though.