George Alan Rekers (whose name is pronounced "Reekers," "Reckers" and "Raykers" depending on whom you listen to) says "I am not gay and never have been." Anderson Cooper hasn't said that, but his hands-off treatment of the story—sending a different reporter to speak with sex worker Jo-Vanni Roman might be due to his decision long ago not to be out professionally.

Rachel Maddow, who is out, sinks her teeth into the story in a much more meaningful and critical way. I mean, Cooper's show spends so much time parroting Rekers's denials it almost felt like they were avoiding being too distasteful. Well, anus massages aren't as distasteful as gay people being denied adoptive and marriage and other rights.

I hope Jo-Vanni (pictured)—whose interview with CNN was reduced to a couple of words, mainly saying that Rekers got excited by his massages but that "no sex" happened—will talk with Rachel. Maybe once he sees both shows' treatment of the story he'll consider it. Joe?

P.S. I will say that Wayne Besen has a great line in CNN's report, that Rekers thinks we should rent boys, not adopt them. Zing!