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>I'm also confused when people applaud when someone says "I'm a gay man."
>No one applauds when I say "I love women!!!"
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Ha! Good point.

I have a saying that I've used since I was in college...I am passionate in my indifference to a person's orientation, religion, etc. I truly don't care. And yes, I don't believe that "coming out", so to speak, warrants a medal. Again, it doesn't matter to me.

And unlike HRC and Obama, who opposed gay marriage until somewhat recently, I have never had a problem with same sex marriage. Again, I truly don't care if it happens. Two consenting adults - end of story.