No matter what Ellis accomplished , it sad to find out he lied to the people of Alaska all these years out of fear of not getting re-elected. If others showed " courage " coming out , Ellis did not.  While it's correct to wish him the best and thank him for what he has done and hope he regains his health ,  it was wrong of him to hide that he was gay all these years just to keep his job.  Wohlforth claims Alaska is a better place now thanks to accepted gay rights . He is wrong. We are a lesser state for allowing our morals to sink into the gutter.