The Fuss about Albus being GAY

Times Of India 28.10.2007. Pg. 19. Title. The Fuss about Albus

I am a die hard fan of HP.
Why is there so much hue and cry about Dumbledore being gay? I find it absolutely unnecessary.
Why are we raising questions and casting doubt on JKR and her timing of this announcement?
Has her declaration rattled the image that we had conjured in our mind of Dumbledore?
What is the harm if JKR creates a spin and wants to increase her target audience? Has it been ever explicitly mentioned that HP is a children's book? Our Indian mythological books are interpreted in different manner by different people. That is the freedom of our mind and maturity and expanse of thought.
When I saw "6th Sense - The movie" for the first time I did not understand the concept. It took me awhile. But the next time I saw it from an entirely different perspective and it made it quite enjoyable all over again. Same with the 7 books. I should say that
JKR has ignited our minds with a lateral view and have drawn us back to all the books once again.
If we try to make it sound that Dumbledore being gay clouds his ability as a wizard then there is something wrong with our thought process. Martina Navratilova, George Michael, Elton John have made different choices in their sexual preference but does that undermine their skill and achievements?
JKR has just cast a charm and we are swayed by it. :)