Spath many gay children get ostracised by their parents for being gay. For life! Gay people get set upon and beaten in the street for no other reason than being gay. In other parts of the world they get thrown off buildings for being gay. I know a gay couple who want to move from Brighton as property is so expensive, but are afraid to do so, as they feel safe here. If you're gay you have to be careful where you move to. Why would anyone say they were gay if they weren't?
Mamya, Im miffed - you beat me to it with the Spitzer link;-)