David Cook on California’s Prop 8 – “Human Rights is Human Rights”
Ha, he did this at the same time and same place as his mtv buzzworthy blog interview…
David Cook is down with the gays. He tells Logo’s NewNowNext Blog that if he could have voted on Proposition 8 in California, he would have voted NO.
David says, “Human rights is human rights, and I don’t really see how sexuality parlays into whether or not you’re a human being.” He adds that in his house growing up, “general tolerance” was “kind of the norm” and that he can’t recall ever feeling uncomfortable with the idea of sexuality, whether it be his own, or anybody else’s.
Does David listen to queer music? Well, a girlfriend turned him on to Ani DiFranco back in college…
Very interesting interview. It’s not often Idols make controversial political statements in public. I find it refreshing. Check it out after the jump.
ETA: Just to amend my “controversial” comment–you’ll notice that Idols rarely give opinions on the big issues of the day. Even when Chris Daughtry did work for the political campaign this year, he took great pains not to choose sides–he performed for both the Democratic and Republican conventions. There’s an expectation for Idols, particularly a sitting Idol, that they don’t rock the boat, because the Idol viewing audience is vast and encompasses all types of people. The fact that David would make a statement on a controversial issue is a real departure for an Idol. Also, if I’m not mistaken, he is the first sitting Idol to interview with a GLBT publication.
Video after the JUMP…
| Gay music and video from NewNowNext.com |
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87 Responses to “David Cook on California’s Prop 8 – “Human Rights is Human Rights””
Once DC agreed to this interview, and once they asked the question, he either was going to have to say something that some people might not like, or else was going to have to dodge the question in some way that would have made him look either like he lacked integrity or intelligence. I thought that the way that he answered it was about as calm, rational, and about as nonjudgmental as he could be while still taking a definite position.
gingerly, your sister hating AI may have nothing to do with GLBT issues. Just like the general population, there are GLBT fans and detractors. I think Advocate.com had a weekly humour column by Dave White recapping episodes of AI.
I’m a DC fan, but I was saddened by this interview (though not really surprised). Yes, I know I’m in the minority here because I believe homosexual behavior is wrong, but then, I’m used to being in the minority. And just because I’m a fan, it doesn’t mean I believe 100 percent in everything that person says or does.
He’s always been honest and true to himself and what he believes, so I am not in the least surprised he gave a thoughtful, reasoned, honest answer. There are other things about him that he has never tried to hide — swear words in songs on youtube from before, presence of alcohol in his life (being a bartender, for one), dating Kimberly Caldwell, attachment to all teams Kansas City, attachment to divorced parents and half-siblings — none of which are negatives to me, but might be to somebody. He has said a million times that he is who he is and he’s not going to change it. So, to me, he seems perfectly comfortable with a few people being turned off by SOMETHING, because he doesn’t want to succeed by being a fake and be trapped by some squeaky clean, non-controversial persona that’s a lie.
“Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so cute, towards the end of the video, they ask him about the ad he did in his underwear.”
Yeah, they ask him that because they’re gay. ahemmmm….
Well, yeah. Ain’t nothing wrong with appreciating DC for more than just his voice.
BTW, Kim Caldwell is super pro-gay. She’s said she has gay folks in her family, and she does a lot of gay functions–pride parades and the like. Just an FYI.
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I am so proud of him to stand up for what he believes in. Human rights IS human rights. Good for him. Since last year January I have found very, very little not to admire about David Cook. He just becomes more likeable every day.
I can understand why some wouldn’t agree or be disappointed with David’s position on prop 8 but I’m not sure why it would stop them from being a fan. Entertainers are people after all and have opinions like the rest of us. I’m sure he didn’t spend a lot of time worrying about the implications and it’s refreshing for an idol.
I think it’s fantastic. Most people who’ve been on idol are afraid to say or do anything controversial.
So maybe they think he’s cute too, like we do. They must have good taste. :cool1_tb:
AHHHHHHH!
David Cook continues to win at life!