There are fifteen cabinet positions to fill in the new administration

[ruggerson]

We all agree that the new President should appoint the best person for each position.

We also all know that in finding that person, a Democratic President (and even some Republicans) also actively look for a "Cabinet that looks like America."

To our credit as a country, that process has resulted in many, and increasing numbers, of African Americans, Latinos, women, Jews and varying religious faiths, all serving our country in the United States Cabinet.

Yet, we have never, ever had one (openly) gay man or woman appointed to the President's cabinet.

Never.

Gay Americans represent 5-7% of the American citizenry. That's one of out every fifteen to twenty people.

Gay Americans vote overwhelmingly Democratic.

President-elect Obama should give serious consideration to appointing a gay American to his cabinet, presuming it's a good fit and that person is one of the best candidates for the job.

It is long, long overdue.