To Sarah Palin: I Tried Choosing To Go Straight

[jtjmusic07]

@keith4291 Thanks for the nice way that you voiced your opinion. For me, it would be even sadder to miss out on having a true relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are all born with our own individual sin natures. The choice for all of us (gay or Straight) is to recognize our sin and our need for the Savior's precious blood, to cleanse us from that sin. That's the true difference between us. I see it as sinful and you don't...

[ricowv]

What an epic cunt! How would she know anything about being gay? I know I don't, and I wouldn't act like I do.

[254fds]

celibacy does not mean alone forever, if you think a relationship needs to be sexual to be significant... well i think the term sex addict applies

and gays in america are notorious for breaking the norm and doing something different so why insist on having a nuclear (sans mother in this case) family?

[magmaesteele]

@254fds Umm, sorry but sex is a natural human instinct. Just like animals need to mate, homo sapiens sapiens need to mate like every other species on earth. It's ingrained. To have a truly loving, long lasting, connected, stable relationship and to be able to fully share your being of who you are as a person, two people need to love each other in full, and that means love making- it's not an addiction.

[jtjmusic07]

I may not have chosen to be gay, but I did choose to walk away from it and trust in God. Do I call myself straight now? No! I doubt I will ever have feelings for a woman like that, but I am a new creature in Christ Jesus, so the only label I wear is born again Christian. There are many mysteries in this life. One day all will be revealed. All we can do is trust and obey God.

[exgaysurvivordan]

@jtjmusic07 Thanks for stopping by, we try and be respectful to those who make the personal choice for celibacy and are honest about having not transformed into full heterosexuals like Exodus' ads portray.

[Nocturne2]

@exgaysurvivordan

Is it your contention that people are born gay?

[exgaysurvivordan]

@Nocturne2 I've never closely followed the born that way / genetic / hormonal theories, I just accept it as a biological phenomenon and focus my activism on the immutable nature of male homosexuality.

[turtledogs7766]

@jtjmusic07

Hate to brake it to you but god doesn't exist; your praying to nothing.

[jtjmusic07]

@turtledogs7766 And isn't it great, that we live in a country where we can believe what we choose to believe? Even though you don't believe God I'll leave you with this...May God bless you always!

[livingwithoutchrist]

great video

[Phate18]

Very well put.

You're also quite cute. ^^

[Beatnikzombie]

Your background music kicked ass! 

[matforsbon]

I think she is hot

[Travman1970]

Well addressed and DELIVERED point. You go sistah..................

[katara12]

She actually probably would want him to at least date one of her daughters. That way at least one of them wouldn't get knocked up.

[bookwormsrcool]

I'm gay because Sarah Palin exists.

[zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1]

why is sex and attraction so important. Is it actually so bad to spend your life with someone your not sleeping with. If you could change who your attracted to there wouldn't be pedophiles, but you can chose your actions and as you say be celibate.

[sunfighter86]

@zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1 Have you made the decision to spend your life with someone that you are not sleeping with?

[zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1]

@sunfighter86 I never said I was gay just saying the obvious we chose our actions but not our feelings!

[sunfighter86]

@zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1 I didn't say that you did. I asked you if you were spending your life with someone that you were not having sex with, as that seems to be what you are suggesting queers do.

[zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1]

@sunfighter86 no

[sunfighter86]

@zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1 Then why would you suggest queers do that?

[sunfighter86]

@zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1 No answer, just as I thought. You people know all about whats up with gays, don't you.  I wouldn't even begin to guess how the hetero mind works and yet you are all authorities on queers. amazing.

[zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1]

@sunfighter86 No I said it was an option so there is a choice. The reason for it would be to have kids which is more important than freedom to conservatives. By the way I am just outlining the actual debate I am actually for gay marriage.

[sunfighter86]

@zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1 *shakes head in bewilderment* okay, I don't follow you but I will leave it alone. Before I do I have to say the actions of conservatives betray them, it would seem they object to our having the same benefits they enjoy, not because we don't procreate (is there danger of our species dying off?) or because they want to restrict freedom, but because they simply fear change, in this case change based on religious belief. Fear has always been the root of bigotry.

[zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1]

@sunfighter86 First of the elites in the political/business world never bielive rules apply to them, read Nietzsche. As for society anytime someone gets the safety net of marrage and doesin't carry the cost of reproducing they are freeloading. Conservatives are also against abortion due to desire for population growth no matter the quality so it is an important issue.

[zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1]

@sunfighter86 First of all elites don't beleve rules apply to them, read Nietzsche. As for society anytime someone has the social safety net of marrage and doesin't support the next generation they are freeloaders. Conservatives want bigger population more than freedom, just look at the abortion debate.

[sunfighter86]

@zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1 I have read Nietzsche and I still don't know what you are saying--perhaps it is the character limit preventing your ideas from coming across clearly--I have to disagree with your assertion that conservative are pro-life because they want larger populations I don't think conservative politicians really care, what would they gain? Voters? How is that guaranteed? It is merely a rally cry to mobilize the ignorant wrapped up in religious belief-just like gay marriage.

[zxcvbnmjhgfdsa1]

@sunfighter86 Nietzsche talked about two systems of morality for the elites and everyone else, conservatives belive rules apply to population not them. Christianity does talk about growing the population "go forth and multiply" etc so that more christians will be born. Politians also gain when children are raised by families rather than incentiviesed through cash payment or imported(less expensive and better results).

[HOLLNAIER]

Vote Ron Paul

People cannot be serious about this woman...

[toddwoodamerican]

You have to realize that most American politicians pretty much feel the same about Homosexuality. They feel it's a choice and that we shouldn't put gay relationships on the same level as straight ones. All of them are against gay marriage, so it's not fair to act like her views are so radical.

[emquandra]

But the fact that she said that in public is what the problem is. Not just the views but the statement.

[toddwoodamerican]

Wouldn't you rather all politicians be upfront and honest about what they think and where they stand instead of just giving lip service and trying to pacify people? I wish more politicians had that integrity to be honest and fearless about things. You shouldn't be a belligerent jerk about things, but you should be honest about where you stand. I want to know where the people I'm voting for stands.

[emquandra]

Sure, thats all good, and everything. That's awesome that she is not afraid to voice her opinion, but, it does not mean everyone has to agree with it. And in this case, I do not agree. That is just MY opinion, though.

[toddwoodamerican]

I don't agree with her either, but I do like the fact that she is upfront about it. I wish more politicians were like that.

[emquandra]

Yeah, I agree with you there. I'd like to know completely who and what I am voting for.

[garf402]

okay so therefore you've chosen to be gay and where the hell is your proof that she thinks being gay is a sin?

[777neotamakachi777]

@garf402 All christians believe it's a sin.

[toddwoodamerican]

That is not true. There are a lot of Christians, denominations and churches that are pro-gay and support gay rights. There have been Churches even leaving the Southern Baptist Convention because they support gays and want to be free to do so, so you are just wrong. I live in North Texas, and I know of several Christian Churches here that support gay rights and one of the largest Churches in Dallas is a gay Church with a gay minister (Cathedral of Hope).

[plankboi]

people like palin & other "choice" promoters just dont get it becuase they havent experienced our lives. its appalling that they think we would choose to live our lives as something so openly opposed by so many people or that we choose to be gay & face possible ridicule, rejection, disownment, discrimination & even possibly lose our lives because of our same sex attraction. yes miss palin I choose to wake up every day and think will i be killed today for being gay? palease

[romuluscrohns]

Excellent job pointing out the hypocrisy.

[tpeissig]

Dan, Wonderful video. You made some very excellent points. We need to stand up to these idiotic demeaning homophobes and put them in their place. We can no longer sit back and allow these religious zeolots push their judgemental and damaging belief systems on us. Everyone has a right to fully live their lives to the fullest extent whether they were born gay or straight or bisexual or transgendered. Congratulations Dan on winning your stuggle to be who you really are.

[TimCubUAkbar]

That was amazing. I can't tell you how thrilled I am that that woman has no place in our Federal Government. You are awesome.

[blugubrious]

There's no such thing as an "ex-gay" but there are millions of ex-straights ie. gays who have come out of the closet.

[Joshin314]

If this gay friend exists I hope she smacked her after that interview

[garycalgary]

oo i can't tell you how much i agree with you....except for the gobs of money on therapists, i did it through my work

[punch2o]

thats why sarah palin did not get my vote... because of her veiw or actually belief of homosexual choice..

[TheEpicenter1]

Virtual high five!

[BeatBuddy]

I'm sick and tired of these fuckin' fundies who keep reminding everyone that they have close gay friends. Bullshit!

[jjred86]

I'm going to save you the time and frustration of arguing. It's too late anyway- society has pushed it to far. I don't even want to raise kids in this mess.

[Manx36]

One of her best friends is gay. The funny part of it is that the "gay" friend is somewhere right now telling people one her best friends is a moron.

[victor2cutube]

poor boy he wasted al lthat money and put up with all that shit to try and be str8... what a shame... I think she needs to show this lesbian friend..I bet it's an imaginary friend.

[gabbyx93]

Great video! You're so right on everything.

[MissyDice]

Awesome video. It's like racist saying "my best friend is black" or "my black friend.......". It sucks that both campaigns are against gay marriage, but at least Obama is all for EQUAL RIGHTS. This is why RELIGION and STATE should always remain separate.

I'm straight but I support EQUALITY!

[snipermagoo]

I'm straight, white, male and live in a first-world country, so it's an abitrary blessing that I never have to directly deal with BULLSHIT LIKE HERS ARGH.

....brb, hacking email accounts for great justice.

[Sirdoman]

kickass response dude, no on 8!!

[LoveRegardless]

but you are married in the eyes of god. Who in he bible says marriage is between a MAN AND A WOMAN. arabic has nothing to do with it. you don't think someone would have CORRECTLY TRANSLATED THE MOST POPULAR BOOK ON EARTH?/d

[ketchupmania]

A lot of things get lost in translation.

Languages don't translate perfectly to eachother.

People belive Mary was a virgin in that she never had sex but in Aramaic, the Bible's original language, a virgin was just a young woman who could have children

[canadaguy666]

or...or, perhaps more valid is the reasoning that very little was lost is translation, and the bible, along with all the other monotheistic manifestos, is a collection of bullshit. maybe thousands of years ago we needed bullshit to spur us to action and purpose. these days, famine, poverty, violence against women and minorities, and injustices of all forms give us that sense of purpose and god really is obsolete.

just a thought.

[Byakamura]

Noah married his daughters. All of them. Read your Bible. Incest ok, homosexuality not ok. No wonder the bible belt is where it is.

[hebrewhammershabbat]

You know, us jews have spent thousands more years interpreting the old testament/ torah, and most are very excepting of gays. There's proof that there was an ancient caananite ritual where men slept with each other, and the law where it says a man shall not sleep with another man, could have been an anti-pagan law, of which there are many

[OhDearItsFelix]

AWESOME!!!! I'm jewish too!!! This is the first other jew I've met on Youtube!!!! OMG!!!! Oh and by the way, I didn't know that there was a caananite ritual like that... That's really cool....

[hebrewhammershabbat]

Ya our rabbi had a sermon about Ammendment 2 in Florida, and he talked about that.

[OhDearItsFelix]

Kewl....

[xoxTokioHotel4evaxox]

omg im jewish to

[rockfreak881]

accepting of gays*

[hebrewhammershabbat]

o ya, I guess everyone except gays wouldn't be very good

[milkmankennedy]

I love Jews! As well as many other people who aren't like Palin.

[LoveRegardless]

SHE MEANT YOU HAVE A CHOICE TO COME OUT AND BE GAY.

In today's society you're considered straight walking down he street, I can't exactly tell if you're a gay or lesbian from one glance, it's your choice to be GAY to come out. It's your choice to come out and tell people, if not then keep it private, besides, don't worry about it. she and her beliefs shouldn't effect you and your BELIEFS. Gay Marriage is an OXYMORON. I don't care if you think it'

s an illiterate answer,-c

[Brennan75]

honestly, the most common response and most illiterate response to "what do you think about gays is?" is "in the bible, it says marriage is between a man and a woman. alright then, how can we be sure that the bible is legit? many of the things in it are proven to be wrong, starting with how the people that "king whatevers bible" (forgot name) when they put it in english, they did so with english people who learned arabic as a second language, and the original bible is in aramaic.

[johnkerry7]

King James.

[RicoGio75]

Good video response, man!

[CyborgNinja7]

OMG this woman is crazy. I don't know how these people can ignore the comeback of "Did you choose to be straight?" Clearly their first feeling is going to be "Of course not!" But they can't say that. So instead they have to find some other way around it.

[davevanfunk]

No on 8!!!

[Arkefin]

Gays will keep being gay and the world will keep turning. No one can stop it despite whatever their opinions and actions are.

[Arkefin]

No one has the 'right' to tell anyone what they can and can't do in their bedrooms and/or call it natural or unnatural, Here is what's natural, People like to feel good, love, and be loved. People shouldn't go around telling everyone what kind of love is 'wrong' and what kind of love is 'right' It's ALL right. I'm Bi, my parents will not speak to me, yet I still love them. I hate the fact that they have been so twisted to think that me loving someone is some sort of sin. It's sick.

[snarkfisher]

Palin is Bush...with a vagina. Ever see that demotivational poster: Vagina, It's Not a Clowncar? That pretty much sums it up.

[chantelml]

Amen, man...  You said it :-)

[Frater8]

No don't turn straight because that will mean more women for me. Thanks bud for taking one for the team

[pdx954]

@mll1229 The thing is that heterosexual evangelicals commit sins every day,but their sins are ok,they still get to go to the the wonderfull republican country club somewhere in the sky.I'ts the horrible,nasty,corrupt,pervert­ed gay people that are on the not-stop express train to the eternal lake of fire!

[mensakimmie]

Christians commit sin. We are not a perect people to be sure, that is why we need God in our lives, just like any other humman being. There is no rate structure for sin in the eyes of God. Sin is sin. However, you won't likely see Christians perpetuating an agenda to gain favor of the government for special rights because of their sins. The only unforgiveable sin that will send you straight to hell is turning your back on Him and not receiving His salvation.

[pdx954]

Can you give me a list of the "special rights"?

[ToxicPopsicle]

Equal rights are NOT special rights.

[mensakimmie]

What this is really about is your right to force everyone else by way of the judiciary, to approve of and officially sanction your their behavior and grant rights and benefits on the basis of that behavior alone. It would seem that, if you have the right to everyone elses approval, then everyone else no longer retains the rights to their own opinions. Of course, that irony isnt lost on you, just ignored.

[ToxicPopsicle]

You're getting your rights simply because of your behavior. This is a two-way street. You're not getting these rights for any other reason other than your sexual orientation.

[idontsignin]

sarah palin didnt choose to be gay therfore she may have been attracted to women

[sweetpea77301]

It is a "choice" on how we react to an attraction whether gay or straight. How you feel toward someone is not a choice but how you react to that feeling is a choice. Its the same as a straight person reacting to being attracted to someone of the opposite sex if they are married. You can either go with the "feeling" and cheat, or you can acknowledge the attraction but walk away from the situation.

[exgaysurvivordan]

Thanks! You've convinced me a lifetime of being alone and celibate is the way to go!

[exgaysurvivordan]

Your biblicallly dictated morality can blow me, why don't you forgo ever having an intimate romantic relationship.

[kezapes]

Well put exgaysurvivordan, imjustmacy's hetero-normal morality (aka BULLSHIT) can blow me too. As for sweetpea77301, thanks for stating the obvious, I really hope you weren't suggesting gay people should suppress their attractions to other people simply because they're homosexual attractions.

[idontsignin]

i ask you the same question, have you ever had sexual feelings towards somebody of the same sex as you, and dont quote the bible cause i am an atheist

[ToxicPopsicle]

So if I'm not allowed to act on my homosexual "feelings", would you be okay with me getting a sex change and liking my now-opposite sex? Because, hey! Now I'm a woman liking a man. That's all cool, right?

[mensakimmie]

Your screen name alone says much about the ridiculous argument that you just tried to make. No one said you were not "allowed" to act on feelings that you have, we all have been created with free will. As far sex changes, now that is just unnatural.

[ToxicPopsicle]

My screen name has nothing to do with this discussion.

What was said was "You can have many good friends and be a happy person with out some sort of bf/gf." in reference to homosexuals. It's not my fault YouTube failed to actually place my reply on the comment I was replying to.

As for sex changes being unnatural, that argument is complete unusable. The computer you're reading this on is unnatural. Changing hair colors is unnatural. Having corrective eye surgery is unnatural.

[mensakimmie]

"The computer you're reading this on is unnatural. Changing hair colors is unnatural. Having corrective eye surgery is unnatural." And your point is????

[idontsignin]

so i take it you have had sexual feelings towards people of the same sex as you

[AllieD65]

Have you ever tried to hold a beach ball underwater? Same thing happens to Catholic priests. Eventually EVERY human being craves affection from another human being. I would prefer that gay men have sex with each other, rather than put on a stupid white collar and pretend that sex doesn't faze him. Those are the ones who go bonkers and start fondling little boys. Just live and let live. Mind your own damned biz.

[Gabimaier]

yes but that "married" person already have a whife or a husband.." is not the same ..because that person have somenone to spend the rest of his life...but doenst have gay peolple the same right? the gay peolple have the same rights that u or me...

[scubajenjen]

Well said. Good job.

[madatz2010rox]

Personaly, I was relieved to hear that Sarah Palin's view on homosexuality. I was worried that such a conservative governer would think we were all going to hell anyways so we may as well kill ourselves and get there faster; so I was relieved that she merely thought it was bad choice, but not so bad that she couldn't still have a gay friend.

I find it irritating that she thinks it's a choice, but that's better than the worst case senario when coming from a conservative

[mkierans2007]

Good Video

U said it

[paulik21]

And the disicions that they made. In their adult personal relationships I have amm..whamhfsdertudhwecok#6okdd­do ( I guess she is speaking in languages ) its normal in a person like this..because she have the holly spirit on her)

[paulik21]

oh my God palin ..u are so out of the reality..God love every human..gay or not...cause God knows what is inside of the soul and heart of someones who "choose" to be with a person with the same sex..ignorant..for people like u ..nowdays the new generations dont ask for God..becuase u dirty the GOd world...

[ssabmudon]

Hey Daniel, stop being so gay. Just kidding. :) Sorry you had to go through trying to exgay yourself. I know and understand the pressure of coming to terms. Unfortunately, it's the same pressure that leads to such a high incidence of teen suicide. My God, let' pray for those at that cusp. Isn't that the decent thing to pray for?

Thanks for stepping up and being heard.

Life is short -- enjoy it.

What a moron is Sarah Palin. I wonder why there are so many morons like her?

[wookiebastage]

Go get her, man.

Good video.

[Galverg]

you rock and palin is such a douchebag.. I wish I had this video to show to everybody who says that homosexuality is a choice and that it's "wrong" to be gay

[retsel528]

haha you rock. love your video. so right.

[JazBlogShow]

If Sarah Palin thinks its a choice to be with a man or a woman, wouldn't that really mean that she is bisexual? lol

[lozwstar]

Of course when someone thinks they're gay they're really scared at first. I'm sure a lot of people tried to be 'not gay'.

WELL DONE ON THIS VIDEO :)

You get your points across well. Thank you for showing some signs of sanity!

[moonrainbow266]

Let's 'pray away' Sarah!

[JazBlogShow]

hahahaha yeah!

[Hdtex]

Palin's choice...birthing retarded babies and using them as stage props.

[Hdtex]

Palin's a cunt

[neptune60]

Homosexuality is 100% NATURAL and not a choice, but hey what would i know?

I'm just a scientist not a creationist!

P.S I'm a heterosexual gay rights activist :)

[nclemente]

Your last statement was GOLD.

Can I hear an Amen?

AAAAAAAAAMEN!

[pchapeau]

Hi Dan !!

Keep up the great work.

--Paul in Atlanta

[rclyburn]

Maybe you can "pray it away?" lol. Good video!

[eustazio]

Well done, I hope this video gets her exposed for her utterly stupid statement.

[jerrydoubleu]

Palin is just a female tool like McSame, Tom Delay, Ted Stevens, Cunningham in San Diego...all those frozen egos that have no warmth or ethics to share.

[Phil71105]

Bravo! It would be nice to pitch that question of marrying one of her daughters or sons as a position for her view. Again, Bravo my friend-bravo!!!!!

[BurningLexicon]

well done, dear!

[jackscribe]

Good going, Dan. Articulate and concise.

[redtimmy]

Echos galore. Did you record this in your bathroom?

[exgaysurvivordan]

haha I know! I just moved into a new condo with wood floors and I haven't furnished it yet.

[BeatBuddy]

In case you don't know it, Wayne Besen posted this video in his Truth Wins Out web site.

[DblOSmith]

Great video and great points.

BTW, don't you dare go straight. I forbid it! <3

[ThankYouFairy]

I don't think its a choice... great video!!!

Robert

[QueerAsFaith]

Hey dan, glad to see you with a new post. The funny thing is that she probably thinks being straight was her choice too or she might even use words like divine promise. Anyways, enjoyed the video. :)