UnderLord wrote on Sep 30, 2012, 21:36:
'Preference implies a choice' - False.
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False.pref·er·ence (prfr-ns, prfrns)
n.
1.
a. The selecting of someone or something over another or others.
b. The right or chance to so choose.
c. Someone or something so chosen. See Synonyms at choice.
The english word "preference" very well implies a choice.
UnderLord wrote on Sep 30, 2012, 21:36:
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I prefer English Mustard to German, nothing I can do about that.
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As has been demonstrated above saying that you prefer a type of mustard over another is a deliberate choice that you have made for whatever reason you might have. Maybe because it tastes better.
But you are not forced to eat English mustard. You can very well eat German mustard, even if it is not to your taste.
You do not have that option in relation to your sexuality, though.
The choice of your analogy was unfortunate for incorrect. (as all analogies are, without exception, I would recommend to refrain from using them since the English language is powerful enough to explain abstract ideas and concepts by itself)
Now we donce.