Cynthia Nixon On Being Gay: 'For Me It's A Choice'

while think there no absolutes in sexuality, cynthia nixon bisexual. in case, can , choose whether or not partner same sex or opposite sex. making blanket statement being "gay" being choice, however, problematic in opinion.

me , many others, there no choice involved.

lots of commenters seem behind in thinking being gay more of choice gay people world believe. have thoughts on this, you?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/23/cynthia-nixon-wit-being-gay_n_1223889.html?ref=gay-voices

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gay fans might have applauded cynthia nixon's decision come out in 2004, remarks in controversial new interview might leave them feeling little incensed.

asked skeptics question legitimacy of relationship longtime partner christine marinoni, "sex , city" star, promoting new broadway show "wit," told new york times:

"i gave speech recently, empowerment speech gay audience, , included line ‘i’ve been straight , i’ve been gay, , gay better.’ , tried me change it, because said implies homosexuality can choice. , me, choice. understand many people it’s not, me it’s choice, , don’t define gayness me. section of our community concerned not seen choice, because if it’s choice, opt out. doesn’t matter if flew here or swam here, matters here , 1 group , let stop trying make litmus test considered gay , not."
nixon went on note:

"why can’t choice? why less legitimate? seems we’re ceding point bigots demanding it, , don’t think should define terms of debate. feel people think walking around in cloud , didn’t realize gay, find offensive. find offensive me, find offensive men i’ve been out with."

prior relationship marinoni, education activist, nixon involved english professor danny mozes, whom has 2 children.

america blog writer john aravosis among criticize nixon's choice of words. "it's not 'choice,' unless consider opting date guy brown hair versus guy blonde hair 'choice,'" writes. "it's choice among flavors like... every religious right hatemonger going quote woman every single time want deny our civil rights."

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cynthia nixon should she's bi , done it. wonder, did choose bi?

 

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