Fun with lesbianism!

So what's the big brouhaha over Kerry's very kind remarks about Cheney's daughter being a lesbian during the debate?! Cheney was the first person to mention that he had a gay child and since one of Bush's big issues is denying rights to gays, it seems more than fitting that Kerry should be able to mention this fact. When Edwards (also very nicely) mentioned it during the VP debates, Cheney simply thanked him for "kind words" and did not even try to rationalize Bush's anti-gay amendment. Now that Kerry mentions it, as well, suddenly he is a horrible man and suddenly the previously supportive Cheneys are now ashamed of their daughter. Does anyone seriously think that the Republicans would not bring this up if Kerry or Edwards had a gay child? C'mon! Be realistic!