Comments on: Missouri Republican Zach Wyatt Comes Out Against "Don't Say Gay" and Also As Gay

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:16:18 +0000

I’m living in Missouri now, and despite the bad rep we have (that is sometimes legit), we do have a lot of people who support the gay community here. An organization called PROMO(Promoting Equality for all Missourians) is helping fight this bill. There are a LOT of people who are against it, and there is even a website where people are posting videos asking for our representatives to vote no: http://www.oktosaygay.org

By: Randahl

Randahl — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:50:16 +0000

I very much respect the Log Cabin Republicans, even though I don’t agree with their political beliefs. I feel bad for people who are gay and fiscal conservatives, it’s a hard place to be, ‘cuz really, who DO you vote for?

In a sense I have it easy, I have both CARGO SHORTS and SOCIALIST stickers, which go hand in hand

By: Cait

Cait — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:29:43 +0000

Sometimes I don’t understand it either. A lot of republicans are assholes but I feel like they at least wear it on their sleeve whereas a lot of liberal people like the idea of acceptance and diversity as long as it isnt sitting next to them. Truth is I knew I was a republican before I knew I was queer. So I stopped voting. I can’t stomach voting for any of the current candidates. Maybe if they actually ever learn how to separate church from state in their politics.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:09:33 +0000

I don’t get being a gay Republican at all, but hopefully the more that come out, the better (read: less fucking terrifying) the party in the end.

By: Abbey

Abbey — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:47:43 +0000

CARGO SHORTS 2012

By: Cory Hendrick

Cory Hendrick — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:39:34 +0000

It’s been hard returning back to small town Missouri after A Camp. Me and my partner have had to explain our relationship two days in a row now. It was nice not having to do that for a change. It’s people like Zach who help make change happen, or at least plant a seed. It would be nice to be recognized in schools, at this point we can only hope we move to a more open minded area before our daughter has to face any hate or misunderstanding.

By: Elise Parisian

Elise Parisian — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:07:24 +0000

I’m glad Wyatt is going to follow his dreams and all with Marine Biology, but it is a bummer that he will be leaving.. We need more guys like this.

By: aaaconley

aaaconley — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:44:24 +0000

This is so so great. Zach Wyatt is a rock star.

By: bookbound

bookbound — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:51:08 +0000

and sometimes we look fiiiiner in that suit and tie than they ever will!

By: msamanda

msamanda — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:24:09 +0000

As someone who grew up in Missouri, and is usually embarrassed at the political atmosphere there, I’m glad to know this guy exists.

Thanks, Rachel!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:11:37 +0000

“…if Republicans don’t want to talk about the fact that gay people exist, we always will — and sometimes we’re sitting right next to them in a matching suit and tie.”

Truth.