Rufus Wainwright supports gay marriage, just not for him

"Recently, a quote from an interview was taken out of context and as these things go, it has appeared on many internet sites. So, to set the record straight (or shall we say gay?), I am not nor have I ever been opposed to anyone's right to marry - straight or gay. I have voiced my strong opposition to Prop 8 on many occasions and will continue to do so until that referendum is reversed. I myself just don't want to at the moment and feel a strong tie to the traditional bohemian concept of being a homosexual, ie: the last thing we want is to be like everybody else. But who knows, a girl likes options. Maybe someday I will want to marry! Plus, in terms of practical issues such as citizenship, taxes, inheritance, etc... it is appauling (sic) that LGBT couples don't have the same rights and options that other people have and compared with Europe and Canada, the U.S. should be ashamed of how they treat love."

Rufus sums up his points pretty well, and his comment about embracing the "traditional bohemian concept" of being gay is particularly astute. The issue is not about gay vs. straight, but rather giving people, regardless of orientation, equal freedom  to pursue their own lives and happiness. Denying rights denies them this opportunity. [Contact Music]