Situational Ethics

Let’s play “spot the glaring logical flaws, one revealed by reprehensible behavior.” It’s an easy one! Lesse, according to Glenn Reynolds:

• Pointing out that a gay person is gay is clear evidence of homophobia, and is “McCarthyism” if the person in question isn’t out.
• Roger Simon is right to say that it’s hypocritical to have no objection to the anonymous republishing of instant messages while opposing unconstrained government surveillance. This makes extra sense for a libertarian. (“First you didn’t want the pony. Now you want me to give it up! Make up your mind!)
• Helping Roger Simon out the victims of a sex crime–completely acceptable!

I’m sure there’s an explanation in which this is all perfectly log…look–Ted Kennedy!

…in comments, Pithlord says: “IIRC, Reynolds claimed that mentioning that Mary Cheney is gay is wrong, even though she IS out.” To confirm: Heh. Indeed!