When the New York Post and other right-leaning media outlets attempted to shame Chris Gallant, a servicemember who is running for Congress, over Mr-S-Leather bondage photos he once posed for, including one in which he is shown wearing a posture collar, he refused to be intimidated or ashamed.

I am glad that Mr. Gallant did not back down. In my view, there is nothing to be ashamed about engaging in BDSM. As Mr-S-Leather shared in a Facebook posting, “We couldn’t be prouder that Gallant didn’t flinch or allow himself to be shamed for his kinky side!” I totally agree!