Jeff Gannon Admits Past 'Mistakes,' Berates Critics (washingtonpost.com)
Jeff Gannon, the former White House reporter whose naked pictures have appeared on a number of gay escort sites, says that he has "regrets" about his past but that White House officials knew nothing about his salacious activities.

"I've made mistakes in my past," he said yesterday. "Does my past mean I can't have a future? Does it disqualify me from being a journalist?"

Gannon chastised his critics, breaking a silence that began last week when liberal bloggers disclosed his real name, James Dale Guckert, and a Web page, which he paid for, featuring X-rated photos of himself. "Why would they be looking into a person's sexual history? Is that what we're going to do to reporters now? Is there some kind of litmus test for reporters? Is it right to hold someone's sexuality against them?"

Geez, I don't know, Jeff, is it? You tell me. Better yet, take a look around at the people you work for, and ask them that question. Go to Florida and try to adopt a child. Come up to Michigan and try to marry your partner. In any number of states you can be denied housing and employment just because of your sexuality. So you tell me Jeff, is that right?

Last night after the interview on 360 with Cooper, I felt a little sorry for the guy. He looked bewildered, nervous, frightened. After thinking about it, and reading this "victim" bullshit from him this morning, I'm pissed. Screw you buddy. You made this bed. You worked for the people who are actively persecuting gays. Nobody made you quit your job. Nobody critized you for "being a Christian". You're just another "pass the buck" Republican, blaming everyone else for your problems, not taking responsibility for your actions. I've heard this song from your "ilk" so many times I'm growing quite bored with it all.

Bye Jeff. Write when you learn how.