Reply #15: Well, I am of two minds about this....

[Liberal Veteran]

I don't care for the idea of outing much at all. I completely get the idea that it capitalizes on homophobia.

On the other hand, there are instances where pure hypocracy cannot be allowed to stand unchallenged. I want people to be very clear that I would support outing people in a very narrow circumstance and that would be when a closeted gay person capitalizes on homophobia to further his agenda. For instance, if I had proof that Jerry Falwell or Randall Terry were doing guys on the side, I would out them in a heartbeat. You don't get to build a career bashing gays politically while secretly being gay yourself.

Another instance I would probably support outing is any of the so called "ex-gay" ministry leaders that fell off the wagon so to speak. These people also capitalize on homophobia and prey on those who have been victimized by homophobia in our society I do not think I am under any obligation to protect them.

I don't think we should be outing people because they are closeted and on the wrong side of the political spectrum however. In other words, being secretly gay and republican simply isn't a good enough reason to out someone.