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Gay Evangelical
Since Ted Haggard is a Colorado evangelical, his outting by a Denver male escort, is all over the news. The escort says he was prompted to out Haggard because of Haggard's political backing of several anti-gay marriage amendments up for vote in CO this political season.
Hilariously, my first thought is, "Prostitutes these days! You can't trust their discretion!"
But there is a strong (& ancient) tradition of illicit relationships ruining political careers. The whistle-blower also puts his/her own reputation/identity at risk by outting another, but also stands to gain.
This thought was followed by, "Isn't it amazing that the debate is now about not letting same-sex partners marry? In the not too distant past a person could be arrested for same-sex activities."
Hilariously, my first thought is, "Prostitutes these days! You can't trust their discretion!"
But there is a strong (& ancient) tradition of illicit relationships ruining political careers. The whistle-blower also puts his/her own reputation/identity at risk by outting another, but also stands to gain.
This thought was followed by, "Isn't it amazing that the debate is now about not letting same-sex partners marry? In the not too distant past a person could be arrested for same-sex activities."