James Randi Comes Out at Age 81--Why Bother?

[MichiganRico]

All-around skeptic James Randi decided to tell the world that he's a gay man who's been living a closeted life ... does it really make any difference now that he's 81? Your thoughts .....

Story here: For Good Reason | Promoting critical thinking and skepticism about the central beliefs of society.

 

[flame boy]

In my opinion it's no more or less valid than anyone else who choses to take this step.

 

[TurkeyWithaSunburn]

I love him for his mind.

Ohhhh all the gay Santa fetishes he could fulfill now :smile:

Why bother? well you're talking about it so it must be important to someone right?

 

[D_Jared Padalicki]

It does mind... If it's in your head for so long, it can be hard to deal with, so a brave step he took. Good for him.

 

[JacobFox]

Wow...I guess from what I know about him (a lot), it just seems surprising he of all people would have kept it secret. Good for him though

 

[D_Martin van Burden]

Some people offer genuine deathbed confessions. I think this Randi guy took a big step too; good for him.

 

[B_Hickboy]

Could knock me over with a medicine ball.

 

[Northland]

All-around skeptic James Randi decided to tell the world that he's a gay man who's been living a closeted life ... does it really make any difference now that he's 81? Your thoughts .....

Story here: For Good Reason | Promoting critical thinking and skepticism about the central beliefs of society.

It's not always easy to come out and admit a sexuality which goes against societal norms.


That said, I am not surprised that he's gay, I have always thought it since I first caught him on an episode of Happy Days. It's one of the few times my gaydar worked- even if it was more than 30 years early in grabbing the signal.


I'm happy he was able to get this out before his time expires.

 

[B_Lightkeeper]

I had a "feeling" he would. :tongue: