All the debate out there about whether Kagan should or should not be outed, or whether we think she should out herself (to take a stand or to preempt further ugly speculation) seems to miss a critical point: what does SHE want? what's important to HER? Doesn't she get to have a say and control over her own business? Why should she have to say anything for other people's sake? I know we're talking about a very public appointment here, but if she chooses to remain private and not politicize her sexuality one way or another, then for goodness sake, let's let her make that choice!
All the debate out there about whether Kagan should or should not be outed, or whether we think she should out herself (to take a stand or to preempt further ugly speculation) seems to miss a critical point: what does SHE want? what's important to HER? Doesn't she get to have a say and control over her own business? Why should she have to say anything for other people's sake? I know we're talking about a very public appointment here, but if she chooses to remain private and not politicize her sexuality one way or another, then for goodness sake, let's let her make that choice!