And This Year's Anti-G.A.Y. Award Goes To...

Andrew Shirvell.

Shirvell's claim to fame was his one-man job-like effort to make the life of Chris Armstrong a living hell. Armstrong's major transgression-- being the first openly gay president of the University of Michigan's student council.

And Shirvell's actual job title-- Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan.

For a little context, read here.

Being that I went to school at Michigan, at roughly the same time Shirvell did, I understand being passionate about the institution. Lord knows I am during football season. But to rise to the level of indignation over something of this magnitude is ridiculous. Shirvell tried to raise the value of the student council to that of say, Congress.

Sorry, but lengthening library hours doesn't equate to START.

Jason Jones and the good folks at the Daily Show traveled to Ann Arbor to do a piece on the controversy and, unwisely, our Anti-G.A.Y. decided to take part.

Well, if there's a silver lining to the story, out-going Attorney General Mike Cox fired Shirvell last month. I guess Andrew has more time for blog posts now. Still, Congrats! Anti-G.A.Y. Runner-Up: Haley Barbour. Tune in over the next few days for the unveiling of the G.A.Y. Award.