TBH, I tried to answer these yesterday but I couldn't get the board to load (or post) after I had been on for awhile...so here it goes...
1.) When did you first realize that you were straight?
Totally straight? I guess I was about 13 or 14. I experimented (not with other people, but with things like masterbation and just "exploring" my feelings. I had never been attracted to men, and I suppose the realization came around that time.
2.) Were you straight for as long as you could remember?
Not really. I mean, prior to my "realization" (which wasn't much of one), I didn't really think about it much before that.
3.) How do you know you're not going through a phase?
I don't. Pure and simple
4.) Have you told your friends that you're straight?
Yes, although that's because people have made the mistake of assuming I was gay. My wife thought I was gay for the first 8 hours or so that I knew her, until I kissed her. Even for a few days after that she thought I was bi. Of course, we met in a Gay bar...I'll relay the story sometime if it isn't too off-topic It's kind of funny...and uplifting (at least for me)
5.) Have you told your parents that you're straight?
Considering that I was doing Theater out of a gay bar I had to My parents questioned my sexuality (among other things) because to them I'm a little odd. They don't think I'm "overaccepting" of people, they just think I'm more accepting than most (including themselves). Things like that make people question stuff - especially topics that are hotly debated in "acceptance" discussions.
6.) What do you think of people who say your heterosexuality was a choice?
Well, I suppose it doesn't concern me much, although I don't believe that sexuality is a choice
7.) Do you think your heterosexuality was a choice?
No. Simply because I questioned it - and I came up with the answer that I did for the reasons that I did. I considered the possibility that I was gay and actually had to think about how I felt about certain things. I can look at a guy and think, "he's attractive", but it's not a sexual attraction. It's kind of like (for me) looking at a car and saying, "That's a really nice car, but it's not something I would aspire to drive."
8.) What do you think of people who say you 'flaunt' your heterosexuality?
Well, if I were in a gay bar, I would keep it toned down - especially if I knew people would be offended by it. I'm not a very "touchy-feely" kind of guy even in my own home, so aside from an occasional touch or quick kiss, I don't really think anyone has ever accused me More on this for the next question
9.) Do you hold hands in public?
Sometimes, although in Las Vegas it's a good idea sometimes because depending on where you are the crowds are so thick you don't want to lose your group I know what you mean by this though, and the answer would be rarely. Generally my sexuality is expressed at home, not in public (unless you count checking out women...although I tend to be pretty discrete, I have been caught a few times )
10.) If God said heterosexuality was an abomination, would you give up your sinful lifestyle?
No. I believe that my God/dess(s) judges me based on my intentions and actions. I do not have strict guidelines that go against what I "feel" is right. I let my concience be my guide. Not only that, I'm not prone to conversations with my diety(s). I'm confident enough in my own abilities to survive/succeed, so I'd rather not waste my dieties time asking him/her what they think. I figure if I do something wrong, they'll let me know (I believe in Karma).
There. Now, that being said, I don't believe that Homosexuality is a choice. That being said, if there was something genetic (not saying being gay is, but what if) that a person felt was wrong (black, white, hispanic, webbed feet, extra fingers) or something that was not able to be helped (although is not genetic) such as being born retarded, paralyzed, blind, deaf, mute, dyslexic, left handed, etc - I would be hard pressed to justify that it is their choice and that they are "wrong" for their quirk/issue/uniqueness.
I realize there are alot of quantifiers up there, but that's how I see it. No offense to anyone, straight or gay, I just don't see why it's an issue.