Tim Cook Speaks Up
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Tim Cook Speaks Up
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#3Why do you think he chose to come out now?
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#4Being in such a progressive community (i.e. young nerdy people), it's easy to forget that this is an enormous deal for some people. A friend of mine recently came out as transgender and the general response was "oh, cool, good for you". It's hard to fathom what it's like for people who aren't in such a supportive environment.
There are undoubtedly many people who will no longer purchase Apple products because of this, and I don't know society can fix this with anything but time.
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#6Kudos to Tim!
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#7Why do you think he chose to come out now?
Perhaps because everyone who cares/matters already knew, there isn't really a point in denying or hiding it anymore.
A month or two ago some journalist accidentally said it on air if I remember correctly.
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#8I wish we lived in a society where people weren't pressured into "publically acknowledge" their sexual orientation just because it's different than the norm. You don't see heterosexual CEOs publically acknowledging they are banging their wife, why should it be different for other sexual orientations? Just let everyone be.
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#9While everyone already knew, the act of public announcement is one of great meaning and catharsis. Coming out is an important event for a gay person, and for a prominent person such as Tim Cook, for our society as well. As an ally, congratulations for having the courage to be who you are.
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#10This is great. Well done!