Would you vote for an openly homosexual leader?

Well, no, because I can't vote. If I could, I'd vote for them if I thought they would be the best leader. I wouldn't consider the sex of their lover(s) relevant. I will admit that this may make their job harder when dealing with certain people; I figure that if they run, they are willing to accept that possible handicap.

Sure, it's irrelevant once the press gets over it.

I have in fact voted for a homosexual for President, but not because he was homosexual.

If the candidate represented my views and beliefs I would vote for them without thinking about their sexuality.

I wouldn't vote for a candidate who made a campaign issue of his/her sexuality. But if they are campaigning simply on their policies and abilities, then their sexuality is irrelevant.

Sure, if (s)he's a good leader.

yes, it is irrelevant actually. and i would be proud to have a homosexual leader.

the person's sexuality would be irrelevant to me

What are we doing here, "outing" voters?

Definately!!! especially if that person stood for the issues in which i believe, BUt if that person didn't, no way would i.

I hardly think it is relevant. My present MP was the first openly gay MP in Canada. He has been incumbent for more than 20 years. http://www.svendrobinson.com/ Before I moved recently, I was represented in the provincial legislature by a gay MLA, who was also one of my tenants when I worked in property management. He was defeated in the recent election. The race was led by three openly gay candidates.

Sexual orientation is irrelevant

If they are a good leader, why not? I remember a few years ago the city of Christchurch New Zealand voted for the worlds first transgender mayor. She seemed to do a good job. Voters are more concerned with the fiscal performance of a leader.

It depends on where he/she stood with issues that were important to me.

Why can't you vote? (If you don't mind my curiosity).

If he or she is qualified, why not?

I voted irrelevant - however maybe it would get some of the more bigoted citizens to loosen up! It could be a good thing. Personally I don't care about a leader's personal life at all, just whether they get the job done.

Oh yeah, and I forgot - I can't vote anyway....

I'm not a citizen of my country of residence and I've not been a resident of my country of citizenship for so long that I've been purged from the electoral rolls.

I don't give a rip what their sexual orientation is or their,race or color!!! That to me is all irrelevant.I want to know if their capable of doing what's right for the little people.

No.

Being gay, I would be more inclined to vote for a gay politician, but only if I also agreed with their political beliefs. I can't say that being gay would make them a better leader, but they would be a better leader for me.

I would vote based on the issues. I could care less if they are gay or not.

I don't vote.

Probably not, but you never know.

Only if s/he shared my politcal ideology.

If he/she is competent, then yes.

No.

You live in New England, right? Which country are you a citizen of?

I don't think sexual orientation has anything to do with whether or not they will make a good leader for our country.

YES!!!!!

Yep. I live in Massachusetts and I'm a citizen of the UK. Ironically enough, I found out (after the fact) that there was a period in the 90s when I could have voted. I wasn't eligible to vote when I reached my majority (which happened while I was in the US). Then, unbeknownst to me, a change in UK law made me briefly eligible and now I am once again ineligible.

doh!

as long as his name isn't "Bunky".

But 'Binky' is ok?

Bunky is the token gay guy on Big Brother 2 (reality TV thing), and he's really pathetic.

Bunky. Sheesh. I suppose he's a flagrant mambo wimp. Gilligan and skipper were bunkies. I suppose he got kicked off that weakest link, or fantasy affair homewrecking island reality show before it even aired.

He is a cry baby drama queen
I spit on Bunky *patooey*
and he is so hairy..........................eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!

Gay apes? Oooh, time to plague the heiress with wimpy chimps.

Oh, poor Bunky. He's just sensitive...

he's a big girl's blouse!

sure, if i had a reason to vote for him/her

i can't vote either, because of a past felony. how come you can't?
oh, i see you answered that above!

No, I probably wouldn't unless they were real good and the other candidate was not an idiot(pretty much the way with or without a homosexual candidate). It might be irrelivant to how they run the country, but it is something that would make me be a little one sided on my vote. I mean hey, I don't spend my time hating homosexuals, and hey, let them go do what they wanna do, just keep it away from me, and yes it is a sin. (Plus it would help if I was old enough to vote anyways lol)

if they seemed like a good leader then, yup i would...

The sexuality of the person is irrelevant. I would vote for the person whose political views I was most in agreement in. I don't let gender, race or sexuality cloud my decision making, I vote for the person that I feel can get the job done.

Irrelevant. Vote for the one who'll keep his/her promises.

Only if Lesbian. I believe men shouldn't be in governing positions.

it would not matter if he/she is gay, if they can do the gob good I will vote for them

I cant vote yet, but it would be irrelevant.

Anyone see the new show "The education of Max Bickford"?

I don't vote,but if I'd do the sexuality of the person I'd choose wouldn't be a problem.