[neocon1984]

You nailed it.

Another, somewhat anachronistic reason for coming out, is to be hailed as a courageous hero like sports figures Michael Sam and Jason Collins. The media are in love with them.

[a fool in paradise]

Another, somewhat anachronistic reason for coming out, is to be hailed as a courageous hero like sports figures Michael Sam and Jason Collins. The media gay newsrooms are in love with them.

The media omits the little detail WHY these stories are so important and drive the newscycle.