Rachel Maddow on Coming Out

"Find your own way, but it is better to be out than to be closeted. And I can say that in terms of quality of life and in terms of what's ethically right for your community. It is better for other gay people if you're out. The more people that come out the better. That's the only thing that I encourage anybody to do. And I certainly live that." -Rachel Maddow

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[GrrlRomeo]

When I say people don't have the right to post whatever they want on my channel, I mean that literally. The 1st Amendment of the Constitution limits the ability of the *government* to restrict speech. My deleting comments isn't censorship since I am not the government and you are free to post negative comments elsewhere.

[GrrlRomeo]

Almost every day someone tries to post a gay-hating comment. If you came here to bash gays, I have the comments set to "approval only." So, they'll never show up.

This isn't about free speech. You're not entitled to post anything you want on my channel and gays aren't required to take your crap.

We hear it all the time--we grow up hearing it. Your hatred is deafening. But this is one place where you DON'T have the right to spew your hate.

[divineweinshine]

@garak99 Rachel Maddow vs. the World

[stiras1]

I wish I figured it out when I was 17. LoL! I was like 21.

[garak99]

Rachel is the Best- It's too bad too many Conservative Republican Elected Leaders or Would be leaders don't have the nerve to appear on her show to be interviewed as Rachel may be the best interviewer in the business she is fair but tough so when she ask a question she expects a answer not a run around

[Troconnell]

Rachel kicks sooo much ass.

[starvetodeath123]

She's exactly right! Being in the closet sucks. I came out to myself long ago but 'm afraid of publicly coming out. I'm afraid everyone will treat me or look at me differently.

[Eemzzz123]

Love you! and thank you! and she rocks! (who is she? ^^) oh and does bi count as gay, sort of? :P

[TheWarpedVinyl]

I love you Rachel! Keep giving those right-wing sissies hell and watch them cry.

[drfoxcourt]

Agree or disagree with Rachel's politics, she is a good and brave person. Those who hate her because she is a lesbian deserve the scorn of all humanity. Those who hate her because of her politics? Realize the same goodness and bravery she showed by coming out is the reason for her political leanings. She may be wrong, but she is still worth hearing.

[AttentionDefiOhShiny]

She's so cute, if only I was an attractive middle-aged woman... XD I have such a crush on her.