Blogernista has an interesting and, in my view, on point analysis as to why the political closet is dying and rightfully so: (http://bloggernista.com/2007/09/12/the-political-closet-is-dead/). He also has an anlysis as to why I believe outing closeted anti-gay politicians is proper (the emphasis is mine):The bigger issue is the pervasive level of homophobia that infects American society and that is actively promoted by the Republican Party and its base of religious extremists. They have helped to build a culture that devalues the lives of LGBT people, considers us diseased and in need of medical treatment through conversion therapy and where its believed that our rights as Americans can/should be put up to a popular vote. And elected officials and political operatives who build their political careers employing anti-gay tactics while engaging in relationships with members of the same-sex are making the lives of those of us who live openly and honestly more difficult.
[T]he politicians abetted by the traditional media whine about the “invasion” of their private lives. Whatever. They had no qualms about invading the private lives of LGBT Americans with things like the Federal Marriage Amendment, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the Defense of Marriage Act and the dozens of state level anti-gay bills and constitutional amendments thrown at us.
[D]o not expect us to sit on the sidelines while you use your political influence to deny us full and equal civil rights. We will not compromise our lives to make you more comfortable in your closets. We will not be silent while you rail against non-discrimination and hate crimes legislation as LGBT people are fired from their jobs, beaten in the streets and discriminated against in countless ways.
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