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‘Outrage’ Exposes Hidden Lives

Outrage focuses largely on three politicians whose sexuality has recently been under public scrutiny: former New Jersey governor James McGreevey, current Florida governor Charlie Crist and Idaho's own infamous toe-tapper Larry Craig. Using interviews with influential journalists such as The Atlantic's Andrew Sullivan and radio host Michelangelo Signorile as well as gay politicians from both sides of the aisle ... the film seeks to expose the hypocrisy of policy-makers whose voting records seem in conflict with the lifestyle they secretly live. But the problem lies not just with those who actually cast the votes that ban gay marriage, AIDS funding and employment non-discrimination. Much of Washington, the film asserts, is part of a "brilliantly orchestrated conspiracy" that protects closeted lawmakers, political staffers and news personnel from scrutiny and exposure/Jeremiah Robert Wierenqa, Boise Weekly. More here.

Question: Is it right/wrong to out politicians who are secretly gay but regularly vote against gay issues?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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