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The boy next door
Frank Rich, in a New York Times op-ed, suggested that Senate Republicans should tread lightly in the matter of Larry Craig. He notes that homophobia and homophilia are linked in the Republican party, and he argues that transforming gay marriage into a political issue has resulted in the increased outing of closeted Republicans driving those remaining deeper into their closets. The exploitation of anti-gay semtiment leads to disproportionate intollerance even within their own party. He argues that, while alienating gay Republicans is counterproductive for the GOP, it is parallel to their alienation of other minorities.
Most interesting to me was Rich's mention of Frank Kameny who wrote to WorldNetDaily in defense of Sen. Craig. Kameny argued that unless Sen. Craig's flirtatious behavior amounted to an explicit offer of gay sex to be performed in public, it was all perfectly legal.
Rich further suggests that the major gay advocacy groups have muted their response because Craig has been a consistant supporter of anti-gay legislation. They'd apparently acquiesce to his shaming and departure from office before they'd waste much effort defending him.
I found Rich's observations and analysis to be a helpful assessment of the Craig case thus far.
Pardon Poor Larry Craig
Most interesting to me was Rich's mention of Frank Kameny who wrote to WorldNetDaily in defense of Sen. Craig. Kameny argued that unless Sen. Craig's flirtatious behavior amounted to an explicit offer of gay sex to be performed in public, it was all perfectly legal.
Rich further suggests that the major gay advocacy groups have muted their response because Craig has been a consistant supporter of anti-gay legislation. They'd apparently acquiesce to his shaming and departure from office before they'd waste much effort defending him.
I found Rich's observations and analysis to be a helpful assessment of the Craig case thus far.
Pardon Poor Larry Craig
