Washington Wizards center Jason Collins reveals he is gay

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  1. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Alrighhht!!! Lez git it ON!!!!
     
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    Classic Gaye.

    Err......wait.
     
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    Two consenting adulterers? None of your business. Not illegal.

    Consenting brother and sister? Again, none of your business. If they're not having kids, I really couldn't care less what two people do in the privacy of their own home.

    Boss and female intern? Well, if it's not sexual harassment and he's not using his power to get sex, I really couldn't care less. Of course, the company might mind...

    Are you sure you're a Republican? It sure seems like you want to control what everyone does in the privacy of their own home. Are you in favor of a "big brother" state? I get the impression that you want to thought control everyone into believing the same way you do.
     
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    Yes; he mentioned he was encountering a player while in Wasington DC; I of course thought the willowy bench player Jordan was the guy but it might be Collins
     
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    This is how I see it. If Collins doesn't put out for all his teammates; he should immediately be let go. The road trips can get really lonely and the players may injure their shooting hand if they rub one out every night.
     
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    http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...d-openly-gay-collins-sinner-article-1.1330672

    Jason Collins' gay announcement not welcomed by ESPN NBA reporter Chris Broussard, who says he views homosexuality as a sin

    Broussard said his religious beliefs prevent him from accepting anyone living a 'homosexual lifestyle.' Former Knicks forward Larry Johnson says gay teammate would be 'uncomfortable' for him.

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    Broussard said he has spoken with “people around the league” who object to the gay lifestyle. “Just because they disagree with that lifestyle, they don’t want to be called bigoted and intolerant and things like that,” Broussard said.

    ESPN released a statement regarding Broussard's comments.

    "We regret that a respectful discussion of personal viewpoints became a distraction from today's news. ESPN is fully committed to diversity and welcomes Jason Collins' announcement."

    Broussard’s opinion is not surprising. He has stated it before in other forums. He offered it in 2009 when former NBA player John Amaechi came out saying he is gay.

    “But America has become so politically correct — not to mention that, in my opinion, much of the media and Hollywood are promoting the idea that homosexuality is a normal lifestyle — that many players are afraid to voice their true feelings publicly,” Broussard wrote at the time.

    Broussard is not the only one to voice some negative backlash. Former NBA All-Star Larry Johnson, who spent five of his 10 NBA seasons with the Knicks, tweeted gay men in the locker room "would make me uncomfortable."
     
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    It's fine they are just as public that they are against being gay. I support both sides.

    Okay I will stop joking. If my son was gay; I would would him just the same. I have a gay daughter and I fully support her. I actually support Collins. It won't be easy for him. Then again, I'm sure his teammates already knew.
     
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    Well, it doesn't look to me like ESPN is moving to fire the guy. Why wouldn't they do it right away? For the most part, Disney has been a family oriented business. And ESPN really has no business promoting political agendas of any sort. Though Disney has become a modern and gay friendly organization.

    I find his view disgusting, but I also question how you can have diversity if you stifle unpopular views. My preference would be that people change the channel when he's on and that'd give ESPN a perfectly fine reason to fire him.

    To think that what Broussard says as a talking head is representative of the network or sponsors is rather silly, IMO. Did anyone here really think he was speaking for ESPN?
     
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    Really, companies only fire good employees if enough people (either in power or en masse) demand his firing. Doesn't seem like there's a big demand for it out there.
     
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    Johnson added:

    "But that's not their fault - ever since I injured my back, giving blowjobs always makes me uncomfortable."
     
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    And of they are really into men, why don't they play basketball in a dress and a wig... errr... umm....
    [​IMG]
     
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    Why should it demand a firing? He is publicly stating he doesn't like it. I give him enough "courage props" as Collins openly admitting he's gay.
     
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    I didn't say it demanded a firing, did I? My point is that if people want to change the channel, that's their right. ESPN can't charge advertisers as much if people are changing the channel, so that would be good reason to fire him. If people really feel they need to see him fired, I suggest they change the channel.
     
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    You act as though the masses that watch sports are gay or support a gay lifestyle. That is so far from the truth. In fact, I would say more support anti-gay lifestyle. Sports is still considered myopic macho men grunting and eating shitloads of greasy foods with friends.

    Espn will still have just as many viewers as they had before his announcement.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    The Speed has been oddly silent throughout this. Hmmm...
     
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    Looks like ESPN is supporting Broussard's outrageous lifestyle. No firing. That's cool.

    It is odd though how some people, some athletes for example, get punished for saying much more innocuous things. Meanwhile, I'm sure Broussard is a hero to a huge portion of the country **coughredstatescough**.
     
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    Epsn would have a huge wrongful termination lawsuit moments after the firing. I can disagree with Broussard all day long, but I would never fire him if I was an espn executive.
     
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    Yes consent is all that matters, what two consenting adults do is noone's business.
     
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    Jimmy the Greek Snyder and Howard Cosell were fired for bigoted (racist) statements.
     
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    I feel bad for CB in a way, but ESPN can fire whoever they want. You can't force them to accept someone's religion.

    CB was asked a question directly on OTL, so he didn't just tweet some attack in his defense. I disagree with him but feel somewhat bad for him as well. Ultimately, ESPN can set whatever company standards they want though.
     
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