Every gay who is in the closet is ultimately a threat to the freedom of gays. I don't ... - Bayard Rustin

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Bayard Rustin

Every gay who is in the closet is ultimately a threat to the freedom of gays. I don't want to seem intolerant to them and I think we have to say that to them with a great deal of affection, but remaining in the closet is the other side of the prejudice against gays. Because until you challenge it, you are not playing an active role in fighting it.

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