Original sentence: Some members of the gay community are voicing concerns that a link between Foley's communications and being gay is being drawn in the media, pointing out that "people will equate that (being gay) with being a pederast"
Edited sentence: Despite general approval of Gerry Studds' declaration  he is gay and his active sexual relationship with a 17 year old page, some members of the gay community are voicing concerns that a link between Foley's communications and being gay is being drawn in the media, pointing out that "people will equate that (being gay) with being a pederast"