Gay Conservatives -- What Else Is New?

Being conservative and gay is hypocritical, but i think that if thats how you believe, then it is fine. There can be someone who is gay, and still believe in the conservative ways. Although, Mehlman was a conservative, which would be against gay marriage, I think he could be politically conservative and socially liberal.

I have to admit, its hard to get your mind around all these issues. Everyone to so degree has legitimate points. sometimes we cannot see the forest though the trees.we cannot be all right or all wrong, but we can use wisdom to discern what is going on. We are being hood winked so we focus on causes that that are our emotional buttons, and ignore the emotional buttons of others. We need to be big enough to find the common denominator that will help keep us together, to fight for freedom. There are forces out there that would just love to use our ind. buttons for thier own plans. To divide and conquer. I always think about the French revolution.Grievances were accurate but the outcome was barbaric.Lets not be fooled into these traps. The end of which will not help your cause, do not be deceived.

Whoa...this is all smoke and mirrors...The Republicans are trotting one or two people out before the media to try to reach the groups of people they routinely exclude from their political agenda. This is all political - the timing of Mehlman's announcement is suspect...

This has nothing to do with being a conservative, but everything to do with hypocrisy and oppression. Mehlman worked tirelessly to deny others their Consitutional rights in our country. As chairman of the Republican party he led the charge to marginlize millions of gay people, and now we are to just accept those horrific actions towards others because he wasn't "comfortable" with himself? For shame.

Interesting note in the evolution of the Republican Party. In the time of Lincoln, there was great concern, in fact a civil war, about the concepts and ramifications of the idea that all men are created equal. How is it now that they are pushing the idea that all men are not created equal? As far as being political conservative, again in the time of Lincoln, the Republicans stood for a strong federal gov't. What has caused the big changes to the Grand Ole Party?

Sensitive people know when they are in the company of bigots.

We see the enemy in it is us. Talk about a 5th column. Don't forget many Muslims are conservatives and if some Muslims are fanatics, then so must it be for conservatives. Some conservatives are even from races originating in Africa. Can you believe it!

It's nice to know that I am not alone in my beliefs. I am politically conservative but socially liberal. I do not believe we have a right to tell someone who they can and cannot marry. The Republican party would do well to drop any platforms that are negative to any group.

If the left wing keeps going in favor of muslim beliefs the american gay community may be looking ahead to a big problem Obama and clinton have brought nothing new to the table for gays except promises but gay or straight you still have to live in this economy and its not good for either.

I am a proud Republican, I am not anti-gay or racist. I am a proud Catholic, I believe in charity and kindness to all in "true need". What I don't believe in is "taking advantage" of others charity and kindness to benefit oneself, without the graciousness and eagerness to pass on their good fortune to others. We have to stop the culture of government handouts, and look within ourselves for a better tomorrow. Those who have taken in their lives, need to start giving. We are all sinners. That does not give us an excuse to perpetually make poor decisions. Don't become the stereotype, step outside the box and become the best you can be!