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Ricky Gervais To Anti-Gay Republicans: ‘If It’s A Choice, Have A Go’ | British comedian Ricky Gervais poked fun at the Republican presidential candidates who oppose equal rights for gays and lesbians during an appearance on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight, saying, “Just because they’re offended by someone being gay, it doesn’t mean they’re right,” he said. “It’s a strange thing that — that gay — being gay is a choice. No, being gay isn’t a choice, you know? I want to go, ‘Look, you try it, then. If it’s a choice, have a go.’” Watch it:

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