Let's say we discover the gene that says the kid's gonna…
![“Let's say we discover the gene that says the kid's gonna be gay. How many parents, if they knew before the kid was gonna be born, [that he] was gonna be gay, they would take the pregnancy to term? Well, you don't know but let's say half of them said, "Oh, no, I don't wanna do that to a kid." [Then…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/d4e/rush-limbaugh-28_abortion_let-s-say-we-discover-the-gene-that-says_1770281.jpg)
“Let's say we discover the gene that says the kid's gonna be gay. How many parents, if they knew before the kid was gonna be born, [that he] was gonna be gay, they would take the pregnancy to term? Well, you don't know but let's say half of them said, "Oh, no, I don't wanna do that to a kid." [Then the] gay community finds out about this. The gay community would do the fastest 180 and become pro-life faster than anybody you've ever seen. ... They'd be so against abortion if it was discovered that you could abort what you knew were gonna be gay babies.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If a genetic test could predict sexual orientation, many might abort, showing how prejudice can drive pro‑life arguments.
In simple terms: Predicting orientation could spark abortions.
Key Takeaway
Challenge bias, protect rights.
Themes
ethics
science
LGBTQ
abortion
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- medical ethics debates
- legislative discussions
- LGBTQ advocacy
- parental counseling
- public health
Key Concepts
genetics
prejudice
policy
discrimination
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect vulnerable groups?
- How to address bias in genetics?
A Different Perspective
Science can be misused; societal attitudes matter.