Every time I see niqabs, I feel very uncomfortable because it's the opposite of my idea of opened society.

The reality is that most gay couples don't want to adopt a child. Those who do, though, are often prepared to devote themselves entirely to their adoptive child.

It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.

One thing is for sure - if you are wearing a niqab, you will never, ever find a job. You will never, ever make friends, German friends or neighbors friends. So this is obviously something that is making integration impossible.

I didn't choose to be gay. It would be more accurate to say that it was determined by nature.

A number of individuals tried to make my homosexuality a topic of debate. I admittedly found that rather upsetting.

State governor is certainly nothing to be sneered at! But I don't think that there are still limits here. A gay man could presumably also become chancellor.