do I really have to say it???
Posted on 12/19/2013 4:33:03 PM PST by bigtoona
Olympic figure skating champion Brian Boitano came out Thursday, two days after he was named to the U.S. delegation for Sochi along with openly gay athletes Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow. The 1988 gold medalist had always kept his personal life private, saying in a statement that "being gay is just one part of who I am." But President Barack Obama's decision to include openly gay athletes in the delegation for the opening and closing ceremonies — and not send high-ranking officials — was widely seen as a message to Russia about its treatment of gays and lesbians. "First and foremost I am an American athlete and I am proud to live in a country that encourages diversity, openness and tolerance," Boitano said in his statement. "As an athlete, I hope we can remain focused on the Olympic spirit which celebrates achievement in sport by peoples of all nations." Russia has come under fierce criticism for passing national laws banning "gay propaganda," and some suggested the United States should boycott the Sochi Olympics in protest. Obama rejected that idea earlier this year, saying a stronger statement could be made by "gay and lesbian athletes bringing home the gold or silver or bronze." But his choices for the U.S. delegation left little doubt about Obama's disapproval of the new Russian law.
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No way!!! I am so shocked! A gay figure skater???
File this under “Worlds Worst Kept Secret”.
Maybe he’ll accidentally hook up with Janet Napalitano in Moscow
Next they’ll tell me Richard Simmons is gay!
A male figure skaer is gay? Knock me over with a feather. /s
And by the way, his Gold Medal winning performance back in.. well whenever, is one of my favorite sporting moments of all time, that performance had me in tears.
Well knock me over with a sequin!!
I’ve known that for years. This isn’t news.
“South Park” had him figured out almost a decade ago.
Apparently Brian was the last to know....
do I really have to say it???
Next thing barbers will be gay.
Brian Boitano gay? Who knew?
Worst kept secret ever.
Is there a gay version of the Captain Obvious pic?
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