NxtUp...Gay Issues
Adam Lambert
EW published an article on Lambert which included the topic of his sexuality. The writer surmises the article in an excellent way.
"Many readers will say ''Why are we even discussing this? Why does it matter whether he's gay or not?'' It doesn't. Or rather, it shouldn't. Except that unlike his counterparts, who commodify their lives on their sleeves, Adam isn't talking about it. He's handled inquiries with disarming jokiness. Ambushed recently by a TMZ reporter who said, awkwardly, ''So, you could be the first...,'' Adam replied, smiling, ''The first what?'' daring the reporter to finish the thought. He didn't. But neither did Adam. Maybe it's still too costly to say who you are. It's certainly costly not to. Does he feel he can't? Does the show feel he shouldn't? Is his choice personal or strategic? Will it pay off? And does any of this represent progress? I can, at least, tackle that last one. Progress is when all those other questions no longer need to be asked."
Personally I don't think 'we' can ever be accepted until 'we' learn not to make
our identity all about being queer. Most of my friends are 'hets'. I know that my homosexuality may come to mind, but I do not feel that is what defines me. I am not fooling myself in thinking that there are lots of people that only just tolerate me for being queer. I can only hope that
someday we will not be defined by color or for who we choose to love.
EW
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