Talk:Ross Mirkarimi

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Sexual Orientation Unclear

I don't think Mr. Mirkarimi has ever said publically he identifies as gay. As far as I know, the only two openly gay members of the S.F. County Board are Bevan Dufty and Tom Ammiano. Mirkarimi seems to be a vocal supporter of human rights for homosexuals, but that's quite different from being classified in the 'gay and lesbian people' list. Also, membership in the Harvey Milk Democratic Club doesn't make one gay, anymore than membership in NOW makes one a woman. It's just as likely those associations are political moves on his part.

Until there's documented proof he holds that identity, I think he shouldn't be included in that category. Wiki is an encyclopedia, not a rumor mill. (Unsigned)

• Agreed. There are no Google links suggesting he's gay, apart from membership of Harvey Milk. His official biographies (both on his campaign website and the official city of SF website) make no mention of his sexual orientation. Lincolnite 01:42, 13 January 2006 (UTC)