Conversion Therapy is Wrong

My opponent's argument is based on one single point: that homosexuals are "disadvantaged inextricably due to their sexuality. . . They are disadvantaged on the basis that they do not have the option to reproduce naturally with a person to whom they are attracted, " and that to make conversion therapy illegal "would deny LGBTs their choice and liberty. " Essentially, What Mr. McStab is conveying is that doing away with conversion therapy would rob homosexuals of their ability to have children with a member of the opposite sex that they feel attracted to. For readers and my opponent, Let me reiterate that this debate is not discussing whether or not conversion therapy should be illegal, But instead the morality and medical validity of such a procedure. As I have stated in round 1, "I, Pro, Will argue that both conversion therapy is wrong both morally and medically. Con, My opponent, Will argue for conversion therapy medically and/or morally, " but from what I have read, My opponent has failed to do so. And with the claims he does make, He fails to enforce them with any credible sources or any form of qualitative or quantitative data, Making for a poorly substantiated argument. However, I will attempt to refute his points nevertheless. If we are to assume that doing away with conversion therapy would take away homosexuals' chance to change their sexual identity, We would have to make two assumptions: 1. That one's sexuality can be changedand 2. That conversion therapy can successfully make a homosexual not only distance themself from their same-sex attraction, But also have sexual attraction towards the opposite sex. My opponent shows no evidence substantiating either point, Nor does he cite any sources to back up his claims. My argument demonstrates that sexual attraction and orientation is almost conclusively linked to genetics, As seen with research conducted on the Xq28 marker, The "gay gene, " (S1)(S2). Because sexuality is encoded into our DNA, It is not some acquired behavior trait that can altered. I have also demonstrated that conversion therapy does not work, And most so-called "successes" of the therapy live a life of celibacy as a consequence of rigorous aversion therapy and other emotionally damaging practices. Furthermore, As shown by psychologist's Robert Spitzner's research, Out of a of 143 "ex-gays" who underwent this therapy, Over 89% reported still having feelings of attraction towards people of the same-sex (S3). My opponent also makes the claim that "to make conversion therapy illegal, Then, Would be to deny LGBTs the liberty to seek a better outcome for themselves. . . " But as I have pointed out before, The most successful outcome you can recieve from conversion therapy is a traumatized, Damaged patient as a result of the therapy's malicious practices, And never has the patient proceedd to lead a heterosexual life, Experiencing sexual attraction towards the opposite sex. So when you admit a homosexual person into conversion therapy, You're telling them that they're a sinner, An unwitting follower of the devil. You're telling them that their sexual attraction towards the same-sex - which will stay with them no matter how much therapy they undergo - is sinful. You're telling them that their homosexual identity, And in consiquence themselves, Are unnatural and inherently evil. In my opinion, The best outcome a homosexual person can have for themselves is to accepted for who they are, And not have them resent or fear themselves for a part of them that is completely normal. Finally, My opponent speaks about a hypothetical scenario of a miraculous therapy that could "cure" homosexuals in the future. His hypothetical comes with no substantiation whatsoever; he provides no insight on anything to suggest that changing one's sexual identity would even be scientifically possible. Sources:S1: Hamer, DH, Magnuson, And Pattatucci. "A Linkage between DNA Markers on the X Chromosome and Male Sexual Orientation. " Science. July 16, 1993. Accessed March 30, 2019. S2: Tatchell, Peter. "The Latest 'gay Gene' Study Gives No Comfort to Homophobes. " The Telegraph. October 09, 2015. Accessed March 30, 2019. S3: Reparative Therapy: Estimates of Success. " Religious Tolerance. Accessed March 29, 2019.