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@adamlambert: In Oprah’s greenroom. Excited to meet her. Watch the show on Tuesday, Jan 19th.

You’ve heard the saying numerous times: “Hindsight is 20/20″. And after any event, competition, season, month, or even lifetime you can see the “truth” much more clearly than you could while it was happening.

American Idol is no different. Throughout this entire season I have been closely following Adam. He was my favorite from the second he sang Bohemian Rhapsody in his audition and never once disappointed me. Two minutes after his audition, I bought this domain and this site was born. I believed then, as I believe now, that Adam will be a star.

Throughout this season, Adam has been hailed the next Elvis, a potential international superstar, and the greatest Idol ever.  But not everyone is as praising.  I’ve seem numerous message board attacks on everything from his style, makeup, eyeliner, and fingernail polish (not everyone’s cup of team, I know) to his sexuality.

Here’s the thing… I think Adam is comfortable being the springboard to have debates on sexuality, style, personality.  He’s incredibly personable, an awesome interviewee, and it’s obvious he’s comfortable being hisself.  He’s amazingly talented, yet humble.  He was the favorite from the beginning and seemed to bring the competition up to his level.  He wasn’t a star struck loner, rather become part of what seems to be a very close knit group.

I’ve read over and over on message boards and even been asked on Twitter “Would you want Adam as YOUR Son/Daughters role model?”, implying that I probably wouldn’t.  I totally understand if you don’t like Adam’s music or his style.  That’s preference.  He’s a bit over the top, even for me at times and I’m a huge fan.

But calling out his character?  The guy is fabulous!  Why WOULDN’T you want him to be your son/daughters roll model?  He’s gracious in defeat and there’s nothing bad said about his character.  He’s a talented, humble, awesome person from all accounts.  So he wears makeup?  If that’s his biggest flaw, I’d like for him to be my son/daughters best friend!

I think we forget what kids see everyday… Or we pretend we don’t see. I’m a little put off by the “he got what he deserved” and “his antics caught up to him” sentiment.  I ask you, “are you being a role model?”

Oh, and just for the record, I am a Christian, white, straight, republican from Indiana. And I’m not saying Adam lost because of this… Quite to the contrary.  He’s a lighting rod and had as many die hard supporters as stark critics.  But I do think we can take something from this, as a country… Call it a “Teachable Moment”:

Roll models come in all shapes, sizes, and finger nail colors.

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