[Mamzelle]

South Carolina knew, or strongly suspected, he was gay--they just figured as long as it was not a central issue, and he would represent a conservative state as he promised--they voted for him. South Carolinians all know Mrs. Grundy's son who operates the flower shop is "sweet" but they wouldn't hurt Mrs. Grundy's feelings for the world and they buy the Homecoming mums from her son. That's called minding your own business--and we expect the florist to do the same.

"Bigots" indeed.

[Eva]

Yes, I think that everyone more or less knew that Lindsey was gay, and as long as he was doing a good job, no one cared. He should have just come out and admitted that he was gay and said that it was a private matter and would not interfere with the job that he does for the people of South Carolina. He should not have let the gay lobby bully him into the McCain camp.