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mike  ·  3435 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: CEO of Apple Coming Out: Does it Matter?

I agree that it's probably easier for rich gay people to come out than others, but I think it absolutely matters that newsworthy people come out -- maybe more so then others for the very fact that they are newsworthy and will get a lot of attention. The more we can put in the public eye that it is ok to be gay, the faster change will occur and the better it will be for everyone. And by everyone I mean everyone -- gay acceptance is about human acceptance and it makes the world better for all.

Here's an great graphic from xkcd: