Some gays and lesbians may be in favor of finding a so-called gay gene,because many in the gay community believe that:
A) they can all move to one area of the country and know who is who.
B) the controversy will move from a moral choice to a biological characteristic,so discrimination may decrease.
C) it will allow them to become heterosexual.
D) they will then be allowed to abort their children if they have this gene.

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Many in the gay community believe that finding a genetic basis for homosexuality would help shift the conversation from the idea of homosexuality being a choice based on personal morality to a biological trait, which may reduce discrimination against them. This is because discrimination against people for something they cannot help is often viewed as unjust. The other options, such as moving to a specific location or aborting children with a potential gay gene, are not realistic or ethical solutions. Additionally, being gay is not something that needs to be "cured" or changed, so the idea of genetic testing leading to a way to become heterosexual is not a goal for most members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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