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Earlier this month, Apple surpassed ExxonMobil as the nation's most valuable company. Seriously, Apple has more cash on hand than the U.S. government. Apple could even operate as its own country, as Rick Perry can relate, I'm sure.
The news of Steve Jobs' resignation at Apple must be unsettling for the anti-gay wing of the Republican party. Tim Cook's ascension to CEO of Apple now makes him one of the most powerful men the in the world. It's been widely reported he is also gay, though he hasn't ever come out publicly.
Consider this: Michele Bachmann runs away from lesbians, and her husband exorcises the homosexual barbarian out of men. Rick Perry has compared homosexuality to alcoholism. In the last Republican debate, we learned most of the candidates running for president are against marriage equality. And you know Rick Santorum's weird take on the whole issue.
Every one of them should be asked what they think of a gay man possibly leading one of the world's most powerful corporations. When Republican candidates talk about instilling our government with their anti-gay values does this also include protecting the free market they revere from homosexuality?
Steve Jobs' departure is widely being recognized as "the end of an era." He built Apple and has undoubtedly transformed society and humanity. But consider the coming era of Tim Cook and how he can transform society ever further. He is already being considered "an icon for gay advancement" than can inspire inclusion and diversity in the corporate world.
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Sorry - the most powerful gay man in the world is Kim Jong Il!
So, basically, you're reporting a rumor about a man's sexuality and deciding that this man, who has decided to keep his sexuality private, is going to be an icon for gay advancement, even though he hasn't even proven himself to be part of the gay community. Don't you think that's jumping the gun a tad?
See my statement (AbleMabel)...Thank you for an intelligent reply.
You know being gay is not as bad as being a war criminal. Cheney can not go to Europe. Neither can Little Bush. And all those who agree with them have to be careful because according to the world court they are accessories to their crime. I would leave the gay thing for when it comes up in the Republicans real campaign. It would be a great question for a debate. But like always, I bet they do not let that question in.
Mike Isaacson.....my thoughts, your words!
Besides all this, his being gay or not is SO irrevalent...who the f--- cares which
way the pendulum (sp?) swings...is So does not matter. He's got big shoes to fill
and I just want to wish him well and Steve Job's nothing short of a miracle.
I think that this is wrong. I mean being an out gay man myself I know we are all desperate in a way to be able to point to some high profile, out, and successful GLBT folks. But, we can’t be so desperate that we get disrespectful and identify him as gay when he has not made that choice to come out. Heck, he might not even be gay.
I wonder why are they expected to "come out", no one else have to. A man does not have to come out and say, "hey every one: I am hetero". What difference does it make. Now, I say it is ironic that all the Republican candidates are against gayism/homosexuality when there are so many Repubs. who are.
afrommi,
we know why the hetero-sexual does not have to come out and proclaim himself. he is able to live a normal life without having to explain why he is different. he fits in, and is accepted wherever he goes.
if a homosexual does not want to come out, he shouldn't have to, nor should anyone else "out" him.
if homosexuals want the freedom to live their lives openly, it is necessary for them to speak out about who they are. they must do that and risk great bigotry unfortunately, to gain the acceptance of others, as we become comfortable and more understanding of who they are.
some homosexuals may not want to take the risk of coming out, the risk for them is too great. they do not want to "embarass" themselves or their family, and if they have been raised to believe that their homosexuality is a sin, it may cause them much guilt to even accept this about themselves, much less come out of the closet.
this is a very personal decision that each homosexual has to make for himself, bringing years of family, political, and religious values that might weigh heavily on the decision to come out or not.
i hope we can all be less judgemental and leave these decisions between the individual and the god of his or her understanding.
Arthur, I wouldn't worry about any need for "high profile LGBT" folks; there are plenty at least of the first two, and their contributions are noteworthy and incredible.
I wish Tim Cook well, whatever his orientation. One of the characteristics of successful managerial sorts like Steve Jobs is often in their choice of personnel below them. I think the company going along with this one bodes well for Apple.
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Rick Scott, wants to kick some addicts out of welfare. I think he wants them to be criminals instead. This guy is just as crazy as all those Republican governors. He is going to be out soon.