GLAAD Commends Ricky Martin For His "Honesty"

Ricky Martin confirmed yesterday that he is a "fortunate homosexual man." Now the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is giving kudos to the latin superstar for his honesty. X17online received the following statement from GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios:

"When someone like Ricky Martin comes out, hundreds of millions of people now have a cultural connection with an artist, a celebrity and, perhaps most importantly, a father who happens to be gay. His decision to model this kind of openness and honesty can lead to greater acceptance for countless gay people in U.S., in Latin America and worldwide."

After the jump, check out Ricky Martin in fine form on the beaches of St. Barth in 2005...

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