POLL: Americans Believe Foley Typical of Politicians NOT Gays

A new Human Rights Campaign poll shows that Americans continue to support gay rights:

* 62 percent of Americans believe that Foley’s behavior was “typical of politicians,” as opposed to just 30 percent who believe his behavior was “typical of gay men.”

* 70 percent of Americans say that the Foley scandal has not changed their opinion of gay people.

* 80 percent of Americans believe it is important to make “sure that gays and lesbians receive the same rights and protections under the law as other Americans,” up from 77 percent in April 2006.
NATIONAL SURVEY RELEASED BY HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN SHOWS NO IMPACT OF MARK FOLEY SCANDAL ON GLBT ISSUES

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The poll still bothers me because I know some truly sterling politicians and I regret that they're getting a bad rap because of a few rotten apples.

I don't think the actions of Foley are indicative of ALL gays or ALL politicians. His actions are indicative of HIM.

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