In S.F., Rick Perry compares homosexuality to alcoholism - SFGate

I'm confused, is he saying not only is he an alcoholic but he is gay as well?? How else could one make such a comparison as this:

“Whether or not you feel compelled to follow a particular lifestyle or not, you have the ability to decide not to do that,” Perry said. “I may have the genetic coding that I’m inclined to be an alcoholic, but I have the desire not to do that, and I look at the homosexual issue the same way.”

The stupid runs deep in Perry as the Human Rights Campaign so aptly points out,

"Although he may not have the 'genetic coding' to think before he speaks, Rick Perry, M.D. should have a real conversation with actual doctors before voicing his expertise on these issues,” said Fred Sainz, HRC vice president for communications. “Every major mental health and medical organization in the country has condemned practices aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation.”

Many right-wing religious groups promote the concept that an individual can change his or her sexual orientation, either through prayer or other religious efforts, or through so-called "reparative" or "conversion" therapy. Research on such efforts has disproven their efficacy, and also has indicated that they can be affirmatively harmful. Beyond studies focused solely on reparative therapy, broader research clearly demonstrates the significant harm that societal prejudice and family rejection has on LGBT people, particularly youth. Furthermore, there is significant evidence of harm to LGBT people resulting from attempts to change their sexual orientation. Based on this body of evidence, every major medical and mental health organization in the United States has issued a statement condemning the use of reparative therapy.

In S.F., Rick Perry compares homosexuality to alcoholism - SFGate