In appreciation of Rep. Barney Frank

[JohnnyLib2]

When you consider his openly gay status in light of the derision in the past 24 hours for Sen. Craig, he has amazing courage.

[Arkansas Granny]

1. Senator Craig's hypocrisy is the reason for the derision you have

seen. I do, however, admire Representative Franks for his honesty.

[fightthegoodfightnow]

3. .........and more importantly............HIS VOTES

Which seem to be in concert with how he lives his live.

It's the difference between integrity and hypocrisy.

[Smarmie Doofus]

4. And even *more* importantly... his intelligence and....

leadership.

Mind like a steel trap. Glad he's on our side.

[demnan]

2. Mr. Frank is not a pervert

Anyone who starts grabbing strangers in bathrooms is a pervert. Anyone who seduces teenagers at work is a pervert.

There are accepted behaviors in society. Being openly gay is an acceptable behavior, not perverted. I agree it does take courage, but the derision Senator Craig, Congressman Foley are suffering is well deserved and not because they are gay.

[Totally Committed]

5. My derision of Craig is that which I have for ALL HYPOCRITES.

He has literally denied Gays and Lesbians of their humand rights with many of his votes, and insulted them with his public comments. F*ck the bastard.

But, having met Barney Frank many times over the years, and talked a bit to him, I will say he is one of the most honest, and "frank" politicians I have ever met. He is a sweetheart and a mensch, too. I admire him a lot.

TC

[JohnnyLib2]

6. Indeed.

But Frank has endured years and years of homophobic crap. Courage.

[Totally Committed]

7. Well, then... that said... courageous he is!

I have nothing against agreeing to that, my friend. Who could ever forget Dick Armey's infamous "Barney Fag" slur?

Barney is the best!


TC