Cook said: "Over the years, I have many people to disclose my sexual orientation of many of Apple's colleagues know that I am a homosexual, but they treat my attitude is no different.."
"I have never denied my sexuality, but I also never publicly acknowledged until now let me now express their position clear: I am proud to be a homosexual, I think, to be a homosexual is God gave me the greatest gift. "
Apple CEO: proud of being gay
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In my career, I have been trying to maintain the most basic privacy. I am humble, others do not want to attract attention. Apple has become one of the world's most talked about companies, I want to be able to focus on our products, the development of the consumer feels incredible to sell products and services.
At the same time, I am convinced that Martin Luther King said something. He said: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is:? What are you doing for others," I often use this issue to challenge myself, and now realize that I am eager to protect personal privacy have prevented me to do something more important things.
Over the years, I have many people to disclose my sexual orientation. Many of Apple's colleagues know that I am a homosexual, but they treat my attitude is no different. "
Of course, I had the opportunity to work at Apple. The company keen on creativity and innovation, to accept the differences between people. Therefore, not everyone is so lucky.
I have never denied my sexuality, but I also never publicly acknowledged until now. Now let me clearly expressed its position: I am proud to be a homosexual, I think, become a gay God gave me the greatest gift.
Become a homosexual I deeply realize that a "minority" what it means, and provides a window to accept the challenge. This challenge is the other "minority" groups face every day. In addition, it gives me a "rhino skin" like face, as Apple CEO will spend this point sooner or later.
Compared with a child, the world has changed dramatically. The United States has marriage equality, have the courage to stand up and public figures have been helping people change their minds, so that our culture is more inclusive.
I do not consider myself an activist, but I realized that I benefited from the sacrifices of others. So, if I heard that Apple CEO is a homosexual can soothe some of the other gay, or allow anyone suffering from loneliness felt some comfort, or inspire someone stick their concept of equality, sacrifice my personal privacy is worth it a.
I admit, this is not an easy choice. Privacy for me is still very important, and I still wish to retain a bit of privacy. Apple has become part of my life, I will continue to invest in almost all the time, do everything we can to make sure to be a good CEO. This is our employees, customers, developers, partners, shareholders and suppliers deserve. Social progress, no longer rely solely on sexual orientation, race or gender to judge a person. I'm an engineer, an uncle, a natural lover, the son of the southern US state of Alabama, and so on. I hope people will respect my choice, allow me to pursue their own thing, and brings me joy to work.
I am honored to lead this company (Apple) has been advocating for human rights and equality. In front of Congress, we have been firmly supported all proposals within the premises of equality, as we like to support marriage equality in California. When Arizona by anti-gay bill, we also raised objections. We will continue to fight for our values, I believe that any one of this great company's CEO, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, will do so. In my lifetime, I will continue to advocate for equality in everything.
After entering the office every morning, and I will see Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy in the frame. I write this article, not one wants to be included in their camp. Just to let me see them photos, know what to do to help others, even trivial. Let us work together to pave the (gay) avenue of judicial impartiality, step by step. And this is my step.
