# If conservatives think being gay is a choice, what do they think are the benefits of being gay?

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**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2024, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-conservatives-think-being-gay-is-a-choice-what-do-they-think-are-the-benefits-of-being-gay/1006014/41 "2024-08-22T06:09:59Z")

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> [@Max\_S](#):
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> So to the core question - why do conservatives think someone would willingly choose to be gay in a society where the benefits are outweighed by disadvantages.

To demonize them. With conservatives it’s _always_ about malice; “the cruelty is the point”.

If it’s not something chosen then it’s harder to justify calling for their persecution and death.

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