[GeronL]

um. no. remember whatshisname Akin??

[Holicheese]

he was gay?? sarc.

[earlJam]

What seems strange to me is that this columnist seems unconcerned that a Miss USA contestant lost right after her comments on traditional marriage.

One judge called her a “dumb b*tch” and another called her a stupid “c**t.”

[NavVet]

Yeah, but Akin was beaten by the obviously less talented obese black guy, and Aiken wasn’t openly gay at that point.

Let’s face it, there are voting blocks, even in American Idol.

[fwdude]

Clay Aikin was as least a class act as he didn't flaunt his homosexuality as a badge of "honor" as most activists now-adays do. He "won" on the merits of his (debatable) talent and good-naturedness, his strong family/community ties, and a good makeover. Of course, it was rather obvious that he was homosexual, but that didn't come out until LONG after the contest.

Most homosexuals used to behave like this in society; keeping their personal proclivities to themselves and succeeding in society on the merits of their own abilities and hard work. I honestly didn't know Van Cliburne was a homosexual until a very few years ago.