Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Connecticut Legislator Comes Out

Another step forward for honesty and truth. This from the News-Times in CT:

DANBURY - State Rep. Jason Bartlett put rumors to rest Tuesday when he announced publicly that he's gay.

Bartlett, a Democrat who represents Bethel, Danbury and Redding, is the first openly gay, black, state legislator in U.S. history, officials said.

The freshman lawmaker, who has been frank about his sexual orientation with relatives, said now is the time to speak out.

Video: Click here to watch Bartlett talk about his decision.

"For me the decision came down to, why not now?" Bartlett, 41, asked during a meeting Tuesday with The News-Times. "To me this is about having a conversation with my larger family - the people of greater Danbury who voted for me."

Notice the contrast between a legislator being honest about their personal life, and the recent scandals surrounding Repubs. who got caught with their pants down, or in drag, or a public toilet. So much for the "family values" party.

Read the whole piece HERE.

And so it goes.

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