Rachel MaddowThe single best thing about coming out of the closet is that nobody can insult you by telling you what you've just told them.
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When you come out of the closet, people can no longer insult you by telling you what you just told them. The person who has done so is either ignorant or unkind. And, if it's ignorance, they will soon learn. But, if they are unkind, they will be left behind.
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