More Acceptance?

Jari Ramirez, a well-known local television host has been speaking about the hypocrisy of certain Dominicans who praised Ricky Martin's emergence from the 'closet.' While remaining silent, or even criticizing him when he gave an interview talking about his personal life. Blabbeando covered it here. I didn't know that he was now living his life openly and free. I think that is great because he is on television everyday. Most people already knew he was gay anyway. And I just think showing people that we do same things as everyone else is good. It won't change opinions overnight, but it will in the end. There are a LOT of gay people on television here. In front of, as well as behind the cameras. Who's next?

Ricky Martin

"I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."

And with those words Ricky Martin is free. It is done. Over. Now he can go about his life and not worry about what will happen if people were to find out he was gay. Now they know. I don't believe it will hurt his career at all. Sure, there are going to be things said that aren't pleasant. But then life isn't always pleasant. Coming out is never easy. And everyone has to do it in their own time. But it should be done. I hope it gives encouragement to other performers, especially in Latin America.

Bravo, Ricky. Bravo!