Gay in the NBA

**j2k4** · 05-02-2013, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Vantage

I bet he's forgotten before the month's out.

We should have been allowed to forget Jodie Arias by now, too.

My point is that there is no shortage of people/interests that would cartwheels to keep the story alive.

**IPD** · 05-02-2013, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by stealthee

Exactly how I feel. If you want to come out to your family, fine, but there isn't a need to announce it to the world. I have zero issues with gays, my cousin is gay and we are still very close and his sexuality is a non issue. He's out there in the world trying to make a difference with his education and skill set, not using his sexual preference as a manipulation tool. Why should anyone else be any different?

i agree. the problem is, shit like DOMA keeps getting ramrodded through legislature. so clearly, this country isn't ready or willing to just accept people for a professional duty solely based on their professional merits.