As a RC-FReeper, yes I would defend a "homosexual" priest, or any other hero who gave his life to save others. It's moot in Catholic tradition, however, it doesn't apply to a priest who keeps his vow of celebacy. It doesn't even enter into the equation.
I think Mr. Baumann's reason for posting the article, from my take on it anyway, was that he was pointing out the fact that the gay "agenda" can't leave "sleeping/dead dogs lay". We didn't need to "hear" that he was gay, it didn't make him more/less of a hero. The gay agenda took it upon themselves to "point" to the issue, instead of letting the rest of us remember who we was. The man was a hero, and was well respected in the community and the fire dept. Just imho.....
Interesting title, Sen. McCain eulogizes gay man's 'enormous courage'
As you see the gay factions in the media like to emphasize homosexuality of those otherwise great men to offset the bad memories of Andrew Cunanan and other sodomite murderers.
What we need some time soon is a good old fashioned HETEROSEXUAL Pride Parade.
BTW.... my favorite straight hero
