I admire Anderson Cooper for being who he is and addressing issues of social injustice wherever he might be and possessing such a great deal of integrity. I don't feel he was attempting to him who he was, it just was no one's business and for whatever reason, (and not ratings!!!!Star Jones), he decided it was time to make a very eloquent statement about himself which makes him even more endearing. Being a black woman, (66), if he were my son, I would be proud to call him mine and I admire him for having such a strong sense of self and standing up foremost for himself and what he believes in. No one can take away his essence and who he is. GOOD FOR YOU ANDERSON, YOU GO BOY!!!