Choi told Political that “Going back to the military will be a vindication. [I’m] going back because I fought to go back. The seriousness of our claims was not just political theater — it was really drawn from our lives.
I sacrificed so much so I could go back.”
Choi became a gay rights icon after the West Point grad told television host Rachel Maddow that he was gay back in March 2009. His resulting military discharge galvanized opposition to DADT which allowed for gay individuals to be removed from service. Choi’s activism led to trouble with the law, and he was later arrested for chaining himself to the White House fence during a protest.
Choi said that he had been unsure about whether he should re-enlist but eventually concluded that it was important to show the seriousness of his actions.
]]>Bradlee Dean, a renowned hard metal rocker who came to Christ after suffering a hard life as a young boy, has dedicated his life to this mission, a mission that has been under attack by liberal media since its inception.
In a press release, Dean’s attorney wrote:
“In the course of his ministry, Dean once made a statement on radio criticizing his fellow Christians for not taking a stronger stand about the gay rights lobby promoting homosexuality in the schools. He made a strong reference to Muslims taking the issue more seriously in the context of Shariah law, but did not condone their practices. It was Bradlee’s intent to focus attention on the issue, not to advocate harm to anyone.
Despite the very clear disclaimer by Bradlee Dean on his ministries website and elsewhere regarding the false accusation that he was calling for the execution of homosexuals, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and others seized on and accused Dean on her show of supporting the killing of homosexuals, as is the practice in some radical Islamic countries. This seriously has harmed Dean and the ministry, who pride themselves on respect and love for all people.”
The other part of the press release explains that Dean is taking this action because he is a Michele Bachmann ally and Maddow and the left wing are out to bring her down.
]]>We hear a snippet of news about a person and quickly Google their name to see what pops up. In 2010, gays and lesbians dominated the Google search waves. Here are the top 1 0 most popular gay and lesbians that were searched on Google in 2010 and a little about why people took the time to look them up.
10. Neil Patrick Harris – He acts, he sings, he dances – NPH, as he is affectionately known, has come a long way since his “Doogie Howser, MD” days. He’s gorgeous, has a gorgeous husband, and makes us all want to live his life.
9. Antoine Dodson – This kooky character from Alabama had the mostwatched video on Youtube when an interview he gave to a local news station about the attempted rape of his sister was turned into a music video called, “The Bed Intruder Song.” Dodson earned enough money from the song and related merchandise line to move his family out of the projects.
8. Rachel Maddow – The queen of 24-news. Maddow’s show on MSNBC highlighted many issues affecting the LGBT community and pushed the liberal agenda. Maddow is anti-tea party, anti- Bill O’Reilly and pro telling it like it is.
7. Alexander McQueen – A popular British fashion designer who committed suicide. McQueen was suffering from depression and lost his mother the week prior. He is best known for his work as chief designer at the French Haute Couture House Givenchy.
6. Marc Jacobs – Fashion designer who is the creative director of the French design house Louis Vuitton. Also owns dozens of his own boutique stores throughout the world.
5. Ricky Martin – Singer who came out of the closet. Martin adopted twins with his partner and he felt wrong about teaching them to be who they want to be and live life without shame while he was still in the closet.
4. Elton John – The British singer had his usual rounds of supporting LGBT rights, but was also denied the adoption of a boy from the Ukraine, because that country does now allow homosexuals to adopt children.
3. Ellen DeGeneres – The talk show host also spent time as a judge on “American Idol” and helped launch the careers of several Youtube sensations. She is married to actress Portia de Rossi.
2. Adam Lambert– The former “American Idol” runner-up upset many with a raunchy performance on the “American Music Awards.” Instead of backing down, he pushed the boundaries of sexuality and attempted to make gay displays of affection in public a normal existence of American life.
1. Perez Hilton – The man that all celebrities hate, but the general public can’t stop reading. While still being the king of tabloid trash, Perez launched several new ventures this year including CocoPerez, FitPerez, and TeddyHilton, which focus on fashion, fitness & health, and pets.
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