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I can't wait for the day that this no longer qualifies as "NEWS"..... (Original Post) Playinghardball Feb 2014 OP
I can't wait for the day it is no longer my business. malthaussen Feb 2014 #1
Both you and the OP are spot on! nt arthritisR_US Feb 2014 #3
Slowly it's happing iandhr Feb 2014 #2
All sports networks are covering it..... a kennedy Feb 2014 #4
Yes, it's a shame it is newsworthy, but it is. stillwaiting Feb 2014 #5
Same thought here. K&R trof Feb 2014 #6
The Steelers brought us the Rooney Rule... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2014 #7
Would love to see him New Orleans Strong Feb 2014 #9
Wrong black and gold awoke_in_2003 Feb 2014 #10
No!!! New Orleans Strong Feb 2014 #12
I kind of like watching the gay men who are demigoddess Feb 2014 #8
I'm so ashamed that I forgot. New Orleans Strong Feb 2014 #13
to america, it's a shrug, to the holiest of holy NFL, it's the end of the world. spanone Feb 2014 #11

malthaussen

(17,204 posts)
1. I can't wait for the day it is no longer my business.
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 05:25 PM
Feb 2014

Which sounds harsh. But my point is, the man's sexuality should be immaterial to anything, except to persons with whom he has an affective relationship and it might actually, you know, come into play. It sure has sod-all to do with his ability to perform in his chosen field, his worthiness as an individual, or his rights as a fellow human being.

Or rather, it should not have sod-all to do. But ought is not is, and because of this it is news... and it is my business.

-- Mal

iandhr

(6,852 posts)
2. Slowly it's happing
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 05:46 PM
Feb 2014

E.G. the election of Tammy Baldwin her ordinations was not an issue during the campaign.

a kennedy

(29,674 posts)
4. All sports networks are covering it.....
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 05:59 PM
Feb 2014

all the ESPNs, NFL Network, faux noise sports, all of them getting their two cents in. Most are saying good for him and all the right things on air. Have read some horrible posts on another website. It will be great when this is over and it's no big deal.

stillwaiting

(3,795 posts)
5. Yes, it's a shame it is newsworthy, but it is.
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 06:22 PM
Feb 2014

And, it will continue to be news for some time to come DESPITE what our opponents loudly proclaim over and over again whenever someone has the courage to come out publicly.





 

awoke_in_2003

(34,582 posts)
7. The Steelers brought us the Rooney Rule...
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 07:57 PM
Feb 2014

I hope the lead the league again. It looks like the guy is already used to wearing black and gold.

New Orleans Strong

(212 posts)
9. Would love to see him
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 08:15 PM
Feb 2014

in Saints black and gold. Listening Tom Benson? We would love him in New Orleans, and I bet his jersey would be EVERYWHERE.

 

awoke_in_2003

(34,582 posts)
10. Wrong black and gold
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 09:08 PM
Feb 2014
. I see him being moved to linebacker, though. He is 225 and might put on 25-30 lbs in the NFL. A bit too light for DE, but the Steelers know how to make good linebackers.

New Orleans Strong

(212 posts)
12. No!!!
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 09:29 PM
Feb 2014

Saints!!!! See? If WE can fight over him...

Truly? Just somebody hire the guy. Because he is good. Really good. Let's put this crap in the "Done" bucket. Soon. And those BRAVE anonymous NFL execs can, well, suck a dick. Amirite?

demigoddess

(6,641 posts)
8. I kind of like watching the gay men who are
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 07:59 PM
Feb 2014

courageously changing america for the better. In the 80s they adopted AIDS babies, then they fought for marriage equality, and now they are coming out in all kinds of professions. I like seeing american become more inclusive.

New Orleans Strong

(212 posts)
13. I'm so ashamed that I forgot.
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 09:34 PM
Feb 2014

Adopting AIDS babies. Oh my. Oh my my. Even went to such a horrible funeral that I am crying now.

Thank you for posting - Thank you.

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