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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 09:50 AM
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CT State Rep. Jason Bartlett announces publicly he's gay
February 19, 2008

DANBURY -- State Rep. Jason Bartlett put rumors to rest Tuesday when he announced publicly that he's gay.

Bartlett, a Democrat who represents portions of Bethel, Redding and Danbury, said he has been open about his sexual orientation with relatives and decided now was the time to speak publicly.

"For me the decision came down to why not now," said Bartlett, 41, during a meeting with The News-Times Tuesday. "To me this is about having a conversation with my larger family - the people of Greater Danbury who voted for me."

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DarkTirade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 10:37 AM
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1. Honesty in politics... even when he knows it could bite him in the ass.
We need more politicians like that.
Here's to hoping that this move doesn't hurt him... and that it's one more step towards acceptance and tolerance for all. :toast:
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Meeker Morgan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 04:33 PM
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2. BRAVO!
:applause:
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