Reply #24: President Obama can't legally question people about their sexuality

[pnwmom]

and there are many gay people who still choose not to be out publicly. For all the professional, high level gay people who aren't public about their sexuality, what is Obama supposed to do? Have the FBI conduct an investigation? If he discovers that someone is gay, ask him or her if they would take the job on condition that they be outed?

As to your other point, there are many married gay people out there, especially in the age groups that would be considered for high level jobs. The idea that marriage constitutes "proof" that someone is straight is pretty unrealistic.