It's true that Bass' coming out won't really have all that much effect on the gay movement. Sadly, people don't put too much stock in celebs whose careers have long since dismantled. Now, if Lance had a new CD coming out or something, it might have some relevance, but that's not the case.

However, we all know how this country works in terms of homosexuality. It makes perfect sense to me that celebs choose to stay in the closet. If my goal was to "make it big," I too would probably be a lot more quiet about my sexuality. It all boils down to what kind of career you hope to have. And there's nothing at all wrong with someone choosing a career first. I have no judgment for those who come out after they've achieved their dreams. Because of the backwards-ass thinking in this country, those who are gay simply cannot achieve those dreams if they are honest about who they sleep with. THAT is what people should be attacking. Not the celebs who just want to have productive, healthy careers. Everything in life comes with some kind of price tag. For celebrities, the price is keeping up appearances. Isn't it sad that we live in that kind of world?