Mary Cheney ought to be very ashamed of her parents right now. As a gay male, I would be devistated if my mother went balistic because somebody stood up for me. I am openly gay, never hid it from anyone. If somebody stood up and said that my mom and dad were right to love me and support me for the person that I was born as, and then an hour later to have my own mom come out and say that it was tawdry to do so....I certainly would not be spending the holidays at home. Especialy if my mom was a famous sex novelist. Poor Mary! They didn't even let her go on the stage at the RNC. My heart goes out to anyone who has parents that don't accept them or love them enough! I am glad my parents are proud of me and not ashamed. I don't know how Lynne and Dick can live with themselves.