Is outing someone ever okay?

[libodem]

Even if they are despicable?

http://blabbeando.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-leading-opponent-of-same-sex-marriage.html?spref=fb&m=1

[Jackpine Radical]

1. Yes it is.

For example, outing Christie as a heartless, hateful Republican with extreme views instead of the nice, kind middle-of-the-roader he pretends to be is not only okay, but highly commendable.

[libodem]

4. I agree!

He's full of it. But he has appeal to certain folks who like it blunt. (I'm guessing?)

[rocktivity]

2. Only if he or she is anti-gay

ON EDIT: which I wrote before I clicked on the link...


rocktivity

[libodem]

3. This monster

Fits the bill!

[WCLinolVir]

5. If the person is a giant hypocrite-yes.

[libodem]

6. That's what I thought

Talk about voting against your own best interest.

[TreasonousBastard]

7. First make sure he's really gay...

What they're going on is the word of some old schoolmates who "knew who the gay students and priests were".

How did they know?

If he is indeed gay, don't just out him-- close down his "foundation" and get him the help he apparently needs to get over this denial.

[libodem]

8. I alternately

Find these types awful and messed up and needing help. It would be wonderful for him to stop the self loathing behaviors and accept his true nature as being ok.

[TreasonousBastard]

9. If he is gay he's certainly...

overcompensating and feeling some misplaced guilt and who knows what else.

The problem with people with this problem is that while they are destroying themselves, they are taking a lot of other people down with them.