The Air Force Academy today pushed back on some of the bad press it’s been getting lately over its employment of a man with an extensive history in the ex-gay movement. In a conference call arranged by the academy, three gay or lesbian cadets told reporters that while they have experienced some homophobia from other cadets, they don’t see it as a widespread problem. “Things are not as bad as people are making them out to be,” said William, a cadet who, like the others, did not give his last name. Carol, another cadet, said that some cadets have expressed…