Carson 'Regrets' Using Prison Example To Prove Being Gay Is A Choice

[DonViejo]

Dr. Ben Carson apologized late Wednesday for citing gay sex in prison to argue that homosexuality is a choice, although he asserted that there's no conclusive proof that people who identify as gay were born that way.

The potential Republican 2016 contender, who just announced Tuesday that he'd formed a presidential exploratory committee, made waves when he told CNN's Chris Cuomo that being gay was "absolutely" a choice.

"Because a lot of people who go into prison, go into prison straight -- and when they come out they're gay," Carson said on "New Day." "So, did something happen while they were in there? Ask yourself that question."

In a statement issued to CNN later in the day, Carson said he "realized that my choice of language does not reflect fully my heart on gay issues."

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[RKP5637]

1. Carson is a damn fool, and that's the best one can say! n/t

[titaniumsalute]

2. I love how the right parades a black guy around

See? Look!! We really do like black people. But a black guy doesn't have a fucking snowballs chance in hades to get elected by the racist teabag party.

[bullwinkle428]

3. Carson was educated as a neurosurgeon, but CHOOSES to be an ignorant moron!

[Renew Deal]

4. No, it clearly reflects his heart.

His apology is the lie.

[RKP5637]

6. Exactly! He doesn't regret anything! n/t

[Renew Deal]

9. I'm surprised he apologized

I can't understand why he would.

[RKP5637]

10. Yeah, actually it's quite surprising. Usually these guys just dig in. n/t

[Demonaut]

5. yup.......he's s deep thinker

[Coventina]

7. People don't go into prison straight and come out gay!

Where does he even get that idea?

[gwheezie]

8. And so what

If people choose to be gay? I don't think its a choice but so what if it was. Not a thing wrong with being gay. Not a think wrong with same sex sex for whatever reason you do it.

[RKP5637]

11. That's always my thought too, so what! If one is born gay, chooses to be gay, likes

to be bi, switches all over the place, so what. It's really no ones business what one chooses to be. Just what is the BFD with these people that whine all over the place. I think it's them that have some serious issues with their sexual identity.