I am all in support of people coming out of the closet and asserting themselves that they are now out and proud but when has it become a reason to make it national news?
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/hollywood-actress-ellen-page-gay-article-1.1615251
Ellen Page who stared in the break out movie Juno just announced that she was gay. By doing this she has put her self in the lime light as a new actor who can help usher in a new era of gay rights. I am all for gay rights as I myself am gay, but there has to be a point where we just have to say, "Yeah yeah congrats, now how about those hungry people in other countries who really need our help?"
I just think that celebrities could do something better with their fame then announcing that they are gay or straight of whatever they are.
Great for Ellen Page for feeling comfortable enough to finally come out. I can only imagine the courage it must take, especially if it's something you've been hiding for so long. On your note though, once they have done so, what they follow it up with is important. There are still great inequalities within our own country that must be addresses, but you are right, when you look at the "big picture" there are those out there who have it much worse than the U.S. and could use some more attention.
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