However, presidential approval does little to dissuade the people that motivated the warning label. The problem is that most people are rather ignorant of the subject of sexual orientation, and in their state of ignorance they make many wrong assumptions. One common assumption people make is thinking that sexual orientation is a conscience decision people make. I personally do not ever remember making that decision. In fact, in light of the tremendous ridicule and discrimination that gays face, it seems unlikely that anyone would decide that they were gay.
Sexuality is an innate characteristic rooted deep within our biological makeup.
There is scientific evidence in hormone and brain chemistry studies as well as genetics which shows that sexual orientation has a strong biological component. In one hormone study scientists pointed to a very critical period between the second and fifth month after conception where the hormonal balance that the fetus was exposed to resulted in the sexual orientation of the individual. However, once that critical period had passed, modification of sexual orientation is difficult, if not impossible. These studies only reveal part of the story. Most people have had little if any exposure to the facts regarding sexual orientation.