Former New Jersey Governor: Coming out brought peace

I admire New Jersey Former Gov. James McGreevey, a husband and a father of two, for coming out in August 12, 2004 in the midst of his Political career. In his speech, he said "At a point in every person's life, one has to look deeply into the mirror of one's soul and decide one's unique truth in the world, not as we may want to see it or hope to see it, but as it is," which has been well accepted by his family and friends. He even gained a wide sentiment from people all over the United States and some parts of the world. Though it has been almost 3 years now, former GOv. McGreevey still has the charisma of a politician as he still gained wide supports in surveys beacuse of his great leap of honesty.

I admire Mcgreevey but it doesn't mean that i'll be coming out soon. hehehe. for that requires lots of prayers and im still not ready. hehehe.

anyway, going back to McGreevey, Almost three years has passed since his confession on national TV that he is gay, and he said that through his confession, it brought him peace! so 10 Stars to you governor!

Here's the report published by the Associated Press last March 17, 2007... so read. read. read



(Sante Fe) Former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, who resigned after revealing that he was gay, says culture is outpacing politics in the acceptance of homosexuality.

McGreevey, who is in Santa Fe this weekend to speak at a fundraiser for the Human Rights Alliance, called his decision to come out "one of the most painful but honest decisions of my life."

Even though the revelation of being gay can hurt family and friends, McGreevey said Friday that people must learn at an early age to be open about their sexuality.

"Hopefully, this generation will be the last generation of American youth that has to choose between their heart and their career, between love and acceptance," he said.

McGreevey also addressed comments made earlier this week by the Pentagon's top general. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, remarked that homosexual acts are immoral and said the military should not condone homosexuality by allowing gay personnel to serve openly.

"Gen. Pace's remarks were so terribly unfortunate, not only because that's what he believes but the notion that don't ask, don't tell actually encourages people to be less than honest, less than open, less than transparent," McGreevey said.

On Thursday, Gov. Bill Richardson - who is running for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination - also criticized the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

McGreevey, also a Democrat, called Richardson a "progressive voice."

Asked if he was endorsing Richardson's bid for the presidency, he said it's "too early in process."