i haven't seen the article in question so i probably shouldn't comment however...
the plain fact is that heterosexual people, unless they are committing adultery or carrying on in some other illicit way, never, ever refer to there relationships or sexual identity as their "private life". that's old school evasiveness. they're just very matter of fact about their situations. pictures of husbands, wives and children are put up on Facebook and in frames on office desks. in fact they never shut up about it. the tedious minutia of every aspect of their lives is discussed openly all day long.
the notions that homosexuality is still "private", that it needs to be discussed in hushed and secretive tones, that those who choose to remain closeted should expect complicity or are entitled to it, are getting old. that's why anderson cooper came out. by remaining mute about his "private life" it gives the impression that there is some shame involved.
i get that frid came from a completely different generation. his deal was his deal. but i guess i don't think musto should be fired for referring to his(alleged) sexual identity. and salacious and scandalous things are printed about het celebs every day. look at those two kids from "twilight". if the tea can get dished about them i don't think gay celebs(and again, i didn't know frid so i'll add "alleged")are entitled to different standards.
the veil of shame and secrecy needs to be lifted once and for all.
