Written: 9/23/2012
Homophobia in professional sports once again is back in the news:
Why do you hate the fact that other people want a chance to live their lives and be happy, even though they may believe in something different than you, or act different than you? How does gay marriage, in any way shape or form, affect your life? If gay marriage becomes legal, are you worried that all of a sudden you’ll start thinking about penis? … I can assure you that gay people getting married will have zero effect on your life. They won’t come into your house and steal your children. They won’t magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster. They won’t even overthrow the government in an orgy of hedonistic debauchery because all of a sudden they have the same legal rights as the other 90 percent of our population—rights like Social Security benefits, child care tax credits, Family and Medical Leave to take care of loved ones, and COBRA healthcare for spouses and children. You know what having these rights will make gays? Full-fledged American citizens just like everyone else, with the freedom to pursue happiness and all that entails.
Minnesota kicker Chris Kluwe comes out swinging after a Maryland legislator tried to silence a Raven’s player.
You can read the entire letter, published on Deadspin here.
And a great followup here:
I don’t want to spend the whole column quoting Kluwe, but he asks Burns a question that should be put to all fearful haters who believe a few lines in their particular faith’s special book will excuse their loathsome bias forever: “Why do you hate freedom?
Update: Kluwe came out swinging and was an immense force for good, probably turning the tide on Minnesota not putting hate into their constitution. He continues to be a sane voice (and a huge gaming nerd, so he’s fun to follow on Twitter), and a much welcome addition to the dialogue.
All my best,
The King of Spades
