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Johnny Weir Takes A Bite Out Of Bigotry

Openly gay figure skater (and RuPaul's Drag Race season 3 guest judge), Johnny Weir, decided to flex his muscle and come out swinging when he heard the news that the U.S. Olympic committee recently chose former gymnast Peter Vidmar—a man who donated money and protested publicly in favor of Prop 8—as the American liaison for the International Olympic Committee and London games. “I certainly wouldn’t want to be represented by someone who is anti gay marriage. It isn’t just about marriage; it is being allowed equal rights as Americans. The fact this man who is very publicly against something that may be represented on the American team is disgraceful.” Weir said in a widely publicized statement. And it appears that Mr. Weir’s words packed quite a punch! The Queerty blog (which is back up and running, by the way) is reporting that Peter Vidmar has now resigned his position. “I wish that my personal religious beliefs would not have become a distraction from the amazing things that are happening in the Olympic movement in the United States. I simply cannot have my presence become a detriment to the U.S. Olympic family. I hope that by stepping aside, the athletes and their stories will rightly take center stage.” Vidmar said via press release. And in response, I would simply say that I’m sure there are quite a few gay Americans who wish that Mr. Vidmar’s personal bigotry had not been a “detriment” to their equality. Johnny Weir for the win! Somebody hand that boy a medal.



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