A day in the life

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

McSleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaazzzzzzzzzzzzzyyyyyy

I am sure you all remember the tale that the former Governor, of New Jersey, Jim McSleazy-- OOOPS-- Jim McGreevey, on a weekday afternoon, had a news conference, and came out to the world as being gay.

The shock and wonder of the world--over his sexuality, negated the fact that this man, committed violations in his office by putting his "ex" (lover, not lover.. depends on whom you ask) in the high position of Homeland Security officer of his state of NJ. Additionally, this man was also under a cloud of suspicion for a variety of other reasons pertaining to how he conducted himself in office, beyond the position he gave his "ex"-- and being blackmailed by him-- that ultimately forced him to resign, and of course while doing so say that he is a "Gay American".

Now, lets fast forward from that day to the day he is on Oprah's couch.

Admittedly, I only have watched/watching 24 minutes of this show, but I am completely disgusted by this man once again.

This man cannot consider himself a human being, no less than a "Gay American". How dare he associate with my culture after all the horrendous things he has done and do it all in the name of not being able to deal with his sexuality.

It disgraces me that this man, because he came out as a "Gay American," has not, since admittiming this news to America, faced any persecution for the actions he had committed toward the citizens of his state, through his abuse of power.

As a GAY AMERICAN, I am offended that he used his own sexuality to deflect and difuse a situation, all in the name of being able to not come out the closet sooner.

In addition, this man has wrote a book.. Something called "Confessions". I encourage no one to buy this book. I don't believe as Oprah stated to him on her show that this book will "help so many people". I feel, rather, his book and his notarity, only further pushes people to feel entitled to using their sexuality as a reason for questionable and poor behavior.

I realize that we all have our journey-- especially speaking about our own sexuality--, however, this man I feel hasn't really delved into his sexuality and already feels entitled to be OUR spokesperson.

What really gets my goat evenmore is this man has found love with another man, and living in his HISTORIC MANSION in NJ. Its disgraceful. It makes you wonder about what the reality is for people like him, and why some people like McSleazy feel entitled to so much, even after they have done so much harm.

I am not advocating that the world should throw rocks on him as he passes down the street, but this is ridiculous.

He committs crimes while in office, comes out as gay, writes a book about being gay, and then Oprah warmly embraces her on her couch, and all is forgiven.

What ever happened to integrity, honor, and self-respect-- none of which I believe this man possesses. Who is he to talk about a double life, or about being gay, when this man only used his sexuality, only to deflect the world from the crimes he personally committed, all in the name of being "GAY".

I am disgusted that this man is a part of my culture. He doesn't deserve to be. I am disgusted that this man can find love so easily, after coming out of the closest after such a short time and then dares to advocate to the world on how to be a happy gay male. I am disgusted that this person appears to have no moral scruples and actually feels entitled to the riches that are bound to come his way after writing this farce of a book.

Here are my final words.

He has a book coming out, don't buy it-- even if Oprah deems worthy to read.

He isn't our spokesperson. We gays have integrity, honor, and respect for ourselves, and this man does not.

He seems to have always taken the path of least resistance, and probably has always done so in his life.

One final word, as Oprah was performing her interview, a caption from the local news station appeared across the T.V. It said- I kid you not-- "Local Woman Catches A Big Lizard". Perhaps, that should have been the titled of his book, as it is not only seem to summarize the events that lead up to him coming out, but describes who he is as a human being.

2 Comments:

  • At 6:50 PM, Blogger Alex said…

    He's coming to Philly, btw, to the Borders at the Avenue of the Arts on Monday the 25th. I was considering going and asking him why he appologized for being gay.

     
  • At 6:44 PM, Blogger Gigi said…

    This is quite interesting of a perspective on how McGreevy and other closeted politicians are voting against giving rights to the LGBTs to prevent outing themselves.
    http://www.pamspaulding.com/weblog/2006/09/why-political-closet-costs-us-our.html

     

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