entitled to privacy, especially as it comes to their home, family & more… But if
you put yourself out there in roles that are traditionally seen as heterosexual –
accurate or not, and go out of your way to be seen by the media in one way and
live a different private life, the paparazzi world we live in WILL find you out. Isn’t
it better, especially in 2010, to just come clean or really keep your private life –
private? Does anyone really care anymore who you are shacking up with?
Really? It becomes a big issue when you LIE or a hypocritical about it. Aren’t we
all tired of politicians and clergy telling us how we will burn in Hell for our lifestyle,
preventing us from equal & fair rights, and then hearing them tearfully apologize
over & over again for their own indiscretions?
At Ambiente we really strive to stay away from sensational journalism and
“Outing” anyone. Your personal life should be just that. When we do choose to
run a story on someone’s success, promotion or accolades, and their sexuality is
mentioned, it is because the person has deemed this to be acceptable to
discuss publicly in advance, and because telling our readers, we wholeheartedly
believe, helps to educate, enlighten & inform the world about the LGBT
community. We come in all sizes, shapes, colors & professions. We are leaders,
athletes, politicians, beauty queens and American idols – mothers, fathers,
brothers & sisters. But most importantly, we are a representation of our family,
our upbringing and of what we wish to project to the world. This is a
responsibility we all carry and should be out & proud of.
CLICK HERE for more Herb Sosa
Copyright 2010|Ambiente. Do not reproduce without prior authorization.
you put yourself out there in roles that are traditionally seen as heterosexual –
accurate or not, and go out of your way to be seen by the media in one way and
live a different private life, the paparazzi world we live in WILL find you out. Isn’t
it better, especially in 2010, to just come clean or really keep your private life –
private? Does anyone really care anymore who you are shacking up with?
Really? It becomes a big issue when you LIE or a hypocritical about it. Aren’t we
all tired of politicians and clergy telling us how we will burn in Hell for our lifestyle,
preventing us from equal & fair rights, and then hearing them tearfully apologize
over & over again for their own indiscretions?
At Ambiente we really strive to stay away from sensational journalism and
“Outing” anyone. Your personal life should be just that. When we do choose to
run a story on someone’s success, promotion or accolades, and their sexuality is
mentioned, it is because the person has deemed this to be acceptable to
discuss publicly in advance, and because telling our readers, we wholeheartedly
believe, helps to educate, enlighten & inform the world about the LGBT
community. We come in all sizes, shapes, colors & professions. We are leaders,
athletes, politicians, beauty queens and American idols – mothers, fathers,
brothers & sisters. But most importantly, we are a representation of our family,
our upbringing and of what we wish to project to the world. This is a
responsibility we all carry and should be out & proud of.
CLICK HERE for more Herb Sosa
Copyright 2010|Ambiente. Do not reproduce without prior authorization.
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EDITORIAL | Journalism - Why do we do what we do, and how
we do it, and is it really everyone's business?
By Herb Sosa
Journalism consists largely in saying ''Lord James is dead'' to
people who never knew Lord James was alive.
- Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936)
British journalist, novelist and poet.
Why do we do what we do, and how we do it, and is it really everyone's
business? These are questions I often ask myself, and am also often asked by our
readers. Is reporting on weather a politician is openly gay, really anyone's
business? Does if effect his or her ability to be a good leader?
Does a footballer coming out of the closet make him kick harder, run faster or
score more -on or off the field? Is a newscaster any more effective in reading
the news if we know who she goes home to? The answer to all of these
questions is clearly – NO, so why do we write about the famous or infamous?
Why is it anyone's business but their own?
Fame is most often defined as:
1- Widespread reputation, esp. of a
favorable character; renown; public
eminence: to seek fame as an opera singer;
or 2- Common estimation or opinion generally
held of a person or thing; reputation.
EDITORIAL | Journalism - Why do we do what we do, and how
we do it, and is it really everyone's business?
By Herb Sosa
Journalism consists largely in saying ''Lord James is dead'' to
people who never knew Lord James was alive.
- Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936)
British journalist, novelist and poet.
Why do we do what we do, and how we do it, and is it really everyone's
business? These are questions I often ask myself, and am also often asked by our
readers. Is reporting on weather a politician is openly gay, really anyone's
business? Does if effect his or her ability to be a good leader?
Does a footballer coming out of the closet make him kick harder, run faster or
score more -on or off the field? Is a newscaster any more effective in reading
the news if we know who she goes home to? The answer to all of these
questions is clearly – NO, so why do we write about the famous or infamous?
Why is it anyone's business but their own?
Fame is most often defined as:
1- Widespread reputation, esp. of a
favorable character; renown; public
eminence: to seek fame as an opera singer;
or 2- Common estimation or opinion generally
held of a person or thing; reputation.
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To be famous or in the
public eye, in my opinion,
brings with it a certain
responsibility to act
accordingly, in a
leadership role, and mind
what you do because
many are looking to you
for guidance or
inspiration. It is true that
many find fame for the
wrong reasons or
because of their bad
behavior, but I am old
school on this one. If I
CHOOSE to be in front of
a camera or audience, it
is because I have a
special talent or ability.
public eye, in my opinion,
brings with it a certain
responsibility to act
accordingly, in a
leadership role, and mind
what you do because
many are looking to you
for guidance or
inspiration. It is true that
many find fame for the
wrong reasons or
because of their bad
behavior, but I am old
school on this one. If I
CHOOSE to be in front of
a camera or audience, it
is because I have a
special talent or ability.
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I CHOOSE to share it with others, and therefore, the better I am at what I do, the
more people will look to me as a role model, guide or for inspiration.
This is how it is, folks.
If you only want to sing, run, jump or hit a ball into a hole. Want people to buy
tickets to see you, buy your t-shirts, shoes or perfume, then you better be willing to
let them in on the whole package. Yes, famous people should be and are
more people will look to me as a role model, guide or for inspiration.
This is how it is, folks.
If you only want to sing, run, jump or hit a ball into a hole. Want people to buy
tickets to see you, buy your t-shirts, shoes or perfume, then you better be willing to
let them in on the whole package. Yes, famous people should be and are