Anderson Cooper's gay: Am I the only how doesn't give a damn
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I've known for years he was gay. I personally don't care, I accept people for who they are (as long as they are kind). I think he came out to bring awareness to it.0
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TOTALLY agree with you!!!!!! Unfortunately, the media puts peoples' personal lives in the spotlight. I don't really care either who is getting married, who is getting divorced, or who cheated on who. It does not at all affect my life so why be concerned with it.0
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Anytime I hear his name, all I can think of is that fit of giggles he had on camera one day. I posted it below. About 2:25 in, you won't stop laughing. And, I thought it was common knowledge that he was gay? I also thought it was no big deal? Is it a big deal because he admitted it? I don't get it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MumI6KovUk Just watch and laugh. 0 -
i'm glad he felt comfortable enough in his career that he could finally do it. it is sad he felt he needed to wait so long.
i'd like to see an NFL star come out in his prime.0 -
i couldn't care less.0
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I COULDN'T CARE less! He's still the effing silver fox! I can watch him on mute!
I know, right? When they told us they were going to embed a reporter in our unit, I was SO praying it would be Anderson Cooper.....it wasn't. :-(0 -
i'm glad he felt comfortable enough in his career that he could finally do it. it is sad he felt he needed to wait so long.
i'd like to see an NFL star come out in his prime.
Amen -- that would hit a totally different demographic. He'd get death threats, but he would change lives.0 -
Honestly, to me it's not even news.... I am not surprised at all because I already strongly suspected it... and as long as he does his job well, I don't see why it matters.0
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He heard Tom Cruise was single :-P0
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hmmm, wonder if this has anything to do with ratings. Not saying it is, but CNN hasn't been doing so hot. Just a theory, not saying it's fact.0
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Maybe when people stop giving a damn about the genders of consenting adults who want to marry other consenting adults then Mr. Cooper will stop assuming anyone gives a damn about which gender he prefers to date, too.
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who fffffffffff cares 0 -
I don't want to believe this!!! I LOVE Anderson!!!!!!! I also like that he eats Boston Market everyday and has some weird food issues! Lol.
*sigh*. What kind of a guy is he with? That might make all the difference, again, I LOVE Anderson Cooper!!0 -
You cared enough to post about it.
It is important because there is still a lot of hatred, discrimination, and violence against gay people. When that's a thing of the past, celebrities won't need to come out.
Are you kidding me? The guy will probably write another book about it and make millions of dollars. That's why "celebrities" come out.
You obviously have no clue. They come out for the same reason why those who have had cancer etc talk about it. It's to raise awareness. If people see that even celebrities are gay, have illnesses, etc it allows "regular" people to relate and be more aware. I can't remember the last person who wrote a book solely on their sexuality and made a bunch of money off it.
Did you seriously compare coming out to having cancer? Cancer awareness is raised to encourage people to get checked and help fund research for treatments. Cancer eats your insides away and is difficult for both the patient and those who love them. So you're saying celebrities are raising awareness so we should all get checked to see if we're gay? Is there an annual physical we need to go to to get tested? How does that test work? Do they have us watch porn and whatever turns us on the most dictates our orientation.
Don't compare sexuality to devastating diseases.
You should see the victims of hate crimes...0 -
Homosexuality is a controversial issue for some reason, and the most profitable news stories get people talking. A lot of people probably don't give a damn, but there are enough people who do for it to be worth making a buzz about.0
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You cared enough to post about it.
It is important because there is still a lot of hatred, discrimination, and violence against gay people. When that's a thing of the past, celebrities won't need to come out.
^^This.
Personally, it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I really don't care about a person's sexual orientation. I don't have to declare that I'm heterosexual, it seems a little silly that anyone would have to make such a declaration. But, because there is still so much bigotry, it's necessary. When kids are no longer bullied in school because of their orientation, when they stop committing suicide because of the lack of acceptance, when their families stop disowning them for being who they truly are, then it will no longer be necessary for people to "come out".0 -
who fffffffffff cares
Exactly. This has some effect on my life in what manner? Just read the prompter news boy. I don't care what you do in your down time.0 -
I was shocked, but only because I thought he'd been out for years. Seemed pretty obvious to me.0
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For those of you wondering why he chose to come out publicly now, here's a short interview he gave to a fellow Journalist.
Andrew, as you know, the issue you raise is one that I've thought about for years. Even though my job puts me in the public eye, I have tried to maintain some level of privacy in my life. Part of that has been for purely personal reasons. I think most people want some privacy for themselves and the people they are close to.
But I've also wanted to retain some privacy for professional reasons. Since I started as a reporter in war zones 20 years ago, I've often found myself in some very dangerous places. For my safety and the safety of those I work with, I try to blend in as much as possible, and prefer to stick to my job of telling other people’s stories, and not my own. I have found that sometimes the less an interview subject knows about me, the better I can safely and effectively do my job as a journalist.
I've always believed that who a reporter votes for, what religion they are, who they love, should not be something they have to discuss publicly. As long as a journalist shows fairness and honesty in his or her work, their private life shouldn't matter. I’ve stuck to those principles for my entire professional career, even when I’ve been directly asked “the gay question,” which happens occasionally. I did not address my sexual orientation in the memoir I wrote several years ago because it was a book focused on war, disasters, loss and survival. I didn't set out to write about other aspects of my life.
Recently, however, I’ve begun to consider whether the unintended outcomes of maintaining my privacy outweigh personal and professional principle. It’s become clear to me that by remaining silent on certain aspects of my personal life for so long, I have given some the mistaken impression that I am trying to hide something - something that makes me uncomfortable, ashamed or even afraid. This is distressing because it is simply not true.
I’ve also been reminded recently that while as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and equality for all people, the tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible. There continue to be far too many incidences of bullying of young people, as well as discrimination and violence against people of all ages, based on their sexual orientation, and I believe there is value in making clear where I stand.
The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.
I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I’m not an activist, but I am a human being and I don't give that up by being a journalist.
Since my early days as a reporter, I have worked hard to accurately and fairly portray gay and lesbian people in the media - and to fairly and accurately portray those who for whatever reason disapprove of them. It is not part of my job to push an agenda, but rather to be relentlessly honest in everything I see, say and do. I’ve never wanted to be any kind of reporter other than a good one, and I do not desire to promote any cause other than the truth.
Being a journalist, traveling to remote places, trying to understand people from all walks of life, telling their stories, has been the greatest joy of my professional career, and I hope to continue doing it for a long time to come. But while I feel very blessed to have had so many opportunities as a journalist, I am also blessed far beyond having a great career.
I love, and I am loved.
In my opinion, the ability to love another person is one of God’s greatest gifts, and I thank God every day for enabling me to give and share love with the people in my life. I appreciate your asking me to weigh in on this, and I would be happy for you to share my thoughts with your readers. I still consider myself a reserved person and I hope this doesn’t mean an end to a small amount of personal space. But I do think visibility is important, more important than preserving my reporter’s shield of privacy.0 -
I dont see what this has to do with fitness!0
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Really, don't care who is gay and who isn't. I like people for who they are, not who they like to sleep with.
Sorry to all you people that got a raw deal. I got picked on because I was a red head, because I wasn't an officer's son, and because I was white in a non-white neighborhood. I also got teased when I went into the honors program in grade school. I was disowned at birth by my father's side of the family because of my hair color.
Carrying all this crap through your life doesn't make you a better person or the people who buy into the dogma worse. Just accept that there a people who are not going to like you, no matter what, and focus on the ones that do.0 -
It doesn't alter my life so nope.0
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Thank God for celebrities otherwise I'd be unaware of cancer and homosexuality.You cared enough to post about it.
It is important because there is still a lot of hatred, discrimination, and violence against gay people. When that's a thing of the past, celebrities won't need to come out.
Are you kidding me? The guy will probably write another book about it and make millions of dollars. That's why "celebrities" come out.
You obviously have no clue. They come out for the same reason why those who have had cancer etc talk about it. It's to raise awareness. If people see that even celebrities are gay, have illnesses, etc it allows "regular" people to relate and be more aware. I can't remember the last person who wrote a book solely on their sexuality and made a bunch of money off it.0 -
Thank God for celebrities otherwise I'd be unaware of cancer and homosexuality.You cared enough to post about it.
It is important because there is still a lot of hatred, discrimination, and violence against gay people. When that's a thing of the past, celebrities won't need to come out.
Are you kidding me? The guy will probably write another book about it and make millions of dollars. That's why "celebrities" come out.
You obviously have no clue. They come out for the same reason why those who have had cancer etc talk about it. It's to raise awareness. If people see that even celebrities are gay, have illnesses, etc it allows "regular" people to relate and be more aware. I can't remember the last person who wrote a book solely on their sexuality and made a bunch of money off it.
Right? Because there is no one closer to home that might be gay or have had some god forsaken disease. *rolls eyes* Personally, I am more impressed by "regular" people that hold a standing in the community talking about their life (as in the Fort Worth councilman that said "it gets better") than some dime a dozen celebrity that most people already suspect is gay anyway. It may have been inspiring in the 90's... but 25 years later it just another celebrity confirming what people already suspected... it is now know different than if a straight guy publically proclaims so.... But that's just my opinion.0 -
For those of you wondering why he chose to come out publicly now, here's a short interview he gave to a fellow Journalist.
Andrew, as you know, the issue you raise is one that I've thought about for years. Even though my job puts me in the public eye, I have tried to maintain some level of privacy in my life. Part of that has been for purely personal reasons. I think most people want some privacy for themselves and the people they are close to.
But I've also wanted to retain some privacy for professional reasons. Since I started as a reporter in war zones 20 years ago, I've often found myself in some very dangerous places. For my safety and the safety of those I work with, I try to blend in as much as possible, and prefer to stick to my job of telling other people’s stories, and not my own. I have found that sometimes the less an interview subject knows about me, the better I can safely and effectively do my job as a journalist.
I've always believed that who a reporter votes for, what religion they are, who they love, should not be something they have to discuss publicly. As long as a journalist shows fairness and honesty in his or her work, their private life shouldn't matter. I’ve stuck to those principles for my entire professional career, even when I’ve been directly asked “the gay question,” which happens occasionally. I did not address my sexual orientation in the memoir I wrote several years ago because it was a book focused on war, disasters, loss and survival. I didn't set out to write about other aspects of my life.
Recently, however, I’ve begun to consider whether the unintended outcomes of maintaining my privacy outweigh personal and professional principle. It’s become clear to me that by remaining silent on certain aspects of my personal life for so long, I have given some the mistaken impression that I am trying to hide something - something that makes me uncomfortable, ashamed or even afraid. This is distressing because it is simply not true.
I’ve also been reminded recently that while as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and equality for all people, the tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible. There continue to be far too many incidences of bullying of young people, as well as discrimination and violence against people of all ages, based on their sexual orientation, and I believe there is value in making clear where I stand.
The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.
I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I’m not an activist, but I am a human being and I don't give that up by being a journalist.
Since my early days as a reporter, I have worked hard to accurately and fairly portray gay and lesbian people in the media - and to fairly and accurately portray those who for whatever reason disapprove of them. It is not part of my job to push an agenda, but rather to be relentlessly honest in everything I see, say and do. I’ve never wanted to be any kind of reporter other than a good one, and I do not desire to promote any cause other than the truth.
Being a journalist, traveling to remote places, trying to understand people from all walks of life, telling their stories, has been the greatest joy of my professional career, and I hope to continue doing it for a long time to come. But while I feel very blessed to have had so many opportunities as a journalist, I am also blessed far beyond having a great career.
I love, and I am loved.
In my opinion, the ability to love another person is one of God’s greatest gifts, and I thank God every day for enabling me to give and share love with the people in my life. I appreciate your asking me to weigh in on this, and I would be happy for you to share my thoughts with your readers. I still consider myself a reserved person and I hope this doesn’t mean an end to a small amount of personal space. But I do think visibility is important, more important than preserving my reporter’s shield of privacy.
Thanks for posting this. Even if I did get all teary eyed over it.0 -
You're in the "chit-chat" section, dear. We talk about everything and anything in here. You can go to another section if that bothers you.I dont see what this has to do with fitness!0 -
Really, don't care who is gay and who isn't. I like people for who they are, not who they like to sleep with.
Sorry to all you people that got a raw deal. I got picked on because I was a red head, because I wasn't an officer's son, and because I was white in a non-white neighborhood. I also got teased when I went into the honors program in grade school. I was disowned at birth by my father's side of the family because of my hair color.
Carrying all this crap through your life doesn't make you a better person or the people who buy into the dogma worse. Just accept that there a people who are not going to like you, no matter what, and focus on the ones that do.
Ohh... totally feel you on the not being an officers kid... I also got picked on because I was a girl and because I was the smallest kid in my class. Oh and I agree with you whole heartedly... and while I wasn't disowned by my father and his side, my brother practically was... but that was more because my father wanted to justify his womanizing ways by accusing my mother of cheating too...0 -
Thank God for celebrities otherwise I'd be unaware of cancer and homosexuality.
are you saying you have a problem when celebrities bring light to things like prostate and breast cancer?0 -
I agree with you 100%.0
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You cared enough to post about it.
It is important because there is still a lot of hatred, discrimination, and violence against gay people. When that's a thing of the past, celebrities won't need to come out.
Are you kidding me? The guy will probably write another book about it and make millions of dollars. That's why "celebrities" come out.
You obviously have no clue. They come out for the same reason why those who have had cancer etc talk about it. It's to raise awareness. If people see that even celebrities are gay, have illnesses, etc it allows "regular" people to relate and be more aware. I can't remember the last person who wrote a book solely on their sexuality and made a bunch of money off it.
"Not that there's anything wrong with that." - Seinfeld quote
I always kinda thought he was anyway. Good for him. I live in NC where 'voters' just made gay marriage 'illegal'. SMH.
Carry on.0
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