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"What's exciting about this concert is that it's a benefit for something I think is really important," The "American Idol" finalist-turned-chart-topper says. "I usually keep a distance from politics -- not because I don't have my own opinions, but because politics in this country involves a lot of mudslinging and negativity."
"Marriage equality, though, is a human-rights issue," he says in contrast. "It's nonpartisan, and I think it should bring people together, which is what I'm all about."
When asked for his opinion on why there is so much opposition to same-sex marriage in the country, Lambert says, "I think there's a lot of fear among people who oppose gay and lesbian marriage. I personally believe you're born one way or the other. Some people think it's a choice. I think the only choice involved is whether you're going to be honest about who you are or not, and I'm really big on honesty."
Adam continues, "If this is something we can get passed, what we're doing for the next generation is lifting a ton of shame and guilt and secrecy off of the LGBT community. The clichés attached to the gay community were born out of shame and secrecy, and if we can get rid of those things, we'll end up with a lot more happy, normalized gay and lesbian kids."
Glambert has certainly come a long way since shying away from his unsolicited title as a gay role model. These days, it seems like he's more than up for the challenge.
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