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LGBT News Baseball umpire comes out

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by SemiCharmedLife, Dec 2, 2014.

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  1. SemiCharmedLife

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    Good for him!
     
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    Yay! So happy for him. But of course, I will expect the following comments on all news websites. I haven't read them because I've learned not to, but you guys know the drill...

    "I love gay/lesbian/bi people, but just as long as they keep their sexual preferences to themselves. Why do they need to come out?! I don't shout that I'm straight to everyone!"

    "I have a right to an opinion! Stop criticizing me ;( #nofreespeechinamerica"

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    It's always good to see people involved in sports come out :slight_smile:
     
    #4 BradThePug, Dec 2, 2014
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    Since it's so rare to see people coming out in sports, this really made my day. I hope he gives courage and hope to others in sport to come out as well :slight_smile:
     
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    Darn you beat me to the "You're out!" joke :lol:

    Either way, this is good news and great progress for conservative sporting environments.
     
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    Many more MLB Franchises have began supporting the It Gets Better Project over the last four years than any other sports league, and the players and owners tend to be a lot more liberal than other sports.
     
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