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Post by hoosiercop on Apr 21, 2011 8:20:55 GMT -5
Yes, it is the exact same thing. It would be just like as if I was at a Celtics/Lakers game, and Kobe hit a game winning shot and I got pissed and yelled out at him calling him a "f-ing n-word." But according to Kobe's logic, that would be ok because I didn't mean harm and it was just said out of frustration, right??? Please.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2011 9:43:49 GMT -5
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Post by bluepride on Apr 21, 2011 15:15:31 GMT -5
So.....hmmm.....well, well.......Kobe is now part of a PSA that touts acceptance, etc, etc....... As if we're to believe this!!! You know he was forced to do this. Hey, Kobe, you can't unsay what you said.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2011 9:44:38 GMT -5
Oh please. Kobe Bryant is so full of crap. I'm sure they forced him to do that PSA. Who does he think he's kidding.
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Post by bluepride on May 1, 2011 16:51:28 GMT -5
Braves Roger McDowell benched over gay slurs The sexually-suggestive, anti-gay ramblings of Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell resulted in a two-week suspension, an undisclosed fine and a public shaming the likes of which hasn’t been seen since John Rocker. The suspension, announced by Major League Baseball on Sunday, comes as a second person stepped forward to confirm the account of what McDowell did in his pre-game rants in San Francisco on April 23 and as LGBT groups criticized McDowell and the Braves, an organization that bristles when its public image comes under intense scrutiny. “Major League Baseball is a social institution that brings people together and welcomes all individuals of different races, religions, genders, national orientations and sexual orientations into its ballparks,” MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said in a prepared statement. “Conduct by people associated with MLB that shows insensitivity to other simply cannot and will not be tolerated. I understand that Mr. McDowell is very contrite about his conduct, and hopefully this incident will be used to increase public awareness of the importance of sensitivity to others,” Selig added. The Braves followed with their own statement on Sunday, continuing its public flogging of McDowell that started on Wednesday after the incident came to light during a press conference with high-powered attorney Gloria Allred in San Francisco. A recreation of the sexually-suggestive gestures McDowell made to fans couldn’t have helped. Read article here: Braves Roger McDowell benched over gay slursI hope he learns from this. First, Rocker. Then, Smoltz. Now, McDowell. Yeesh.... or or Any respect I ever had for him is kaput. McDowell and Kobe should meet for drinks. I'd love to get Billy Bean's take on this. Another article: Atlanta Braves coach suspended two weeks without pay for anti-gay slurs
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Post by bluepride on May 15, 2011 11:24:50 GMT -5
Braves’ Roger McDowell sorry for slur–again Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell faced the media on Friday with tears in his eyes as he rejoined the team after a two-week suspension for his anti-gay tirade. “These past two weeks have been very humbling, emotional, and a reflective time for me and my family to better understand about what has happened,” McDowell said during a Turner Field press conference. “I have and will continue to learn from this and have committed to being a productive member of the Atlanta Braves organization and to this coaching staff.” He also apologized—a second time. The first came in a written statement on April 27. “I would like to apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions. I am not proud of the way I acted and I know it will not happen again,” McDowell said. McDowell’s appearance on Friday comes less than a week before Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz will meet with Georgia Equality to discuss the team’s reaction to his recent anti-gay comments and sexually-suggestive gestures with a bat. Read article: Braves’ Roger McDowell sorry for slur–againAs was said in the article, this is different from the John Rocker incident. Georgia Equality will be meeting with the higher-ups in the Braves organization. I hope the meeting is productive in terms of the team taking a proactive stance that sends a message to their players and all sports figures. Actions speak louder than words. That said, I can't ever look at McDowell the same way ever again. Also, unless I missed something, the word "gay"was never used.Another article, with video: ATLANTA BRAVES COACH TO GAY FANS: "I WOULD LIKE TO APOLGIZE"
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Post by bluepride on May 17, 2011 16:51:29 GMT -5
SF Giants to make video for 'It Gets Better' drive The San Francisco Giants will become the first professional sports team to jump into the burgeoning anti-homophobia campaign with an upbeat "It Gets Better" video designed to bring hope to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people. While celebrities, politicians and everyday people have posted more than 10,000 "It Gets Better" videos to YouTube to build awareness of the continuing problem of gay suicide and anti-gay bullying, no teams in the pro sports world have stepped forward to produce a video. Recently, Grant Hill and Jared Dudley, who play for the Phoenix Suns basketball team, filmed a public service advertisement for the "Think Before You Speak" campaign, telling viewers that anti-gay remarks aren't cool. And on Sunday, Suns President and CEO Rick Welts came out publicly as a gay man, hoping, he told an interviewer, to peel back the veil that shrouds homosexuality in pro sports and to serve as a role model for others. Read article: SF Giants to make video for 'It Gets Better' drive
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Post by bluepride on May 23, 2011 12:11:41 GMT -5
For all of the positives that are happening in sports, regarding coming out and supporting gay marriage and gay people, we still have to deal with jerks like this. It's going to take time, but things will get better eventually....I hope.
Noah apologizes for possible gay slur Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah could find himself in trouble with the NBA after he appeared to yell a gay slur at a fan during Sunday night's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami, the Florida Sun-Sentinel reported. VIDEO: Did Noah yell slur? Did Bulls star Joakim Noah cross the line in ripping a fan? You be the judge. An angered Noah headed to the bench in the first quarter after picking up his second foul against the Heat and can be seen on TNT cameras abusing a fan in the crowd. In the footage, in which viewers can read his lips but not hear the audio, Noah appears to say, "(expletive) you, (expletive)." After the game, which the Heat won 96-85 to take a 2-1 series lead, Noah apologized for saying "something," although he did not clarify what. Read article: Noah apologizes for possible gay slur"Possible" gay slur?
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Post by bluepride on Jun 1, 2011 17:27:05 GMT -5
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Post by bluepride on Jun 15, 2011 10:59:24 GMT -5
Mets plan to join cause against bullying of homosexuals The upcoming integration of openly homosexual soldiers into the U.S. military, and the efforts for marriage equality, have defined an increasingly public civil rights struggle. But baseball has also weighed in, with the San Francisco Giants recording a video this spring for the It Gets Better Project, an organization created to prevent suicides among ostracized gay youth. In the 58-second clip, pitchers Barry Zito, Matt Cain and several teammates deliver an anti-bullying message. The Red Sox, Cubs and Mariners also plan to produce videos for It Gets Better, and there is an online petition asking the Mets to do the same. Although organizational sources say that it is unlikely the Mets will work with It Gets Better, they do plan to address bullying in a more general way. Read articles: Mets plan to join cause against bullying of homosexualsWill Mets record anti-bullying video for LGBT group? And is MLB ready for an openly gay player?Glad to see that something like this might be happening. I hadn't heard about the online petition but I'll look into it. For better or worse, they're my team so naturally I'm all for this. The good thing is they seem to be looking to do it on their own, in spite of this supposed petition. If I find this petition, I'll see if I can post it here, so we ALL can take part!!!!
They had the "Night Out At The Ballgame" in 2004 and 2005 but since then, nothing. Maybe they'll get back on board with this again too!! And if they do, you KNOW that BLUE PRIDE will have a contingent there!!!!
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Post by bluepride on Jun 15, 2011 11:17:14 GMT -5
And to follow up.....
I've found that there are a couple of petitions going around but I'm posting the one that seems to have the most participants at this time. I'd urge everyone to take part. You can take part and not have your info (name, e-mail, etc) show if that's what you want to do. But, let's see if we can help this petition to have the NY Mets do an "It Get's Better" or an independent video!!HERE IS THE ONLINE PETITION:New York Mets: Please stand up for youth & make an "It Gets Better" video!I signed it.
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Post by bluepride on Jun 21, 2011 12:19:02 GMT -5
And now the Chicago Cubs lend their voice.....
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Post by bluepride on Jul 1, 2011 12:13:24 GMT -5
I'm happy to see the Boston Red Sox come on board for the It Gets Better Project! And I don't think they're just going through the motions. Jason Veritek has a history of doing good works for the community (All communities!). And Kevin Youkilis volunteers information about himself that he absolutely did not have to do. And Terry Francona, as always, shows class. So, a big "Thank You" to the Sox as well as the other teams who have taken part. I'm still waiting for my Mets to get on board. In a posting above, there is a link to an online petition for them to take part. Some team members, especially R.A. Dickey have expressed interest in getting one done because of it's importance. If you haven't done so, please consider joining the online petition above to get my Mets on board!
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Post by burner on Jul 22, 2011 23:22:32 GMT -5
Just wanted to let folks know that there's a good article in the August 2011 edition of Men's Journal regarding sports figures who have gotten on the bandwagon to condemn bullying. If I knew how to find it on the web and then knew how to re-post it here, I would. It's not that I'm a little behind the times, but I already have trouble typing this on my old Royal typewriter and pasting it to the computer screen for all of you to read. ;D
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Post by TheBear on Jul 23, 2011 5:52:31 GMT -5
Just wanted to let folks know that there's a good article in the August 2011 edition of Men's Journal regarding sports figures who have gotten on the bandwagon to condemn bullying. If I knew how to find it on the web and then knew how to re-post it here, I would. It's not that I'm a little behind the times, but I already have trouble typing this on my old Royal typewriter and pasting it to the computer screen for all of you to read. ;D Hey Burner... what's the name of the article? We might be able to find it at: www.mensjournal.com/category/features Thanks, Bear
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