re: Mizzou DE Michael Sam comes out

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I think doing it before the draft was smart, much better to get drafted by a team that's aware of it than finding out later and not being cool with it.

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Someone else gets it.

If the media knew about this prior to the AP Defensive player of the year award being voted on, I wonder of that played into their selection of him. I only ask that since this article mentioned that 9 of his 11-1/2 sacks came against 3 weak teams.

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Just turned on the TV after a nap, saw Michael Sam plastered everywhere, was like wtf? LOL. 9-11 flashback.

Good for him, proud he came out and I'm sure it reflects well on Mizzou to all but the complete dumfuks.

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Because they are not seeking tolerance. Almost every opinion on this board that speaks out against homosexuality is viewed by the "homosexual movement" as being intolerant of Michael Sams. This despite the fact that the movement itself is unquestionably intolerant of other's views. The homosexual movement, pop culture in general and many gay people who speak out publicly aren't trying to get people to stop persecuting or discriminating against gays -- they want everyone to openly acknowledge that there is nothing wrong with homosexuality. Unfortunately, there is. Adultery is a sin too, but if you asked whether sleeping with someone other than your spouse is wrong, everyone would say "yes, it is wrong". But if you say homosexuality is wrong, then you are a bigot. As a Christian, I hope Michael Sams ask for The Lord to forgive him for his sin at some point during his life -- however, one must realize they're sinning before they can seek forgiveness for it. I will not forsake him by telling him what he is doing is not a sin.

With all that being said, I wish him the best in his life and in football.

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Well said, which is the point I tried to make 30 pages ago...

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Then his reason for telling them sounds like bullshite.

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Because it was.

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Because it was.

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biggot

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Most everyone on here has just said that they don't understand why he feels the need to tell the whole world what he likes to do in his bedroom.

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That's such a small-minded point of view. I'll tell you why.

Gay people are the only minorities who do not even share their minority status with their own family. Someone like Sam is a tiny minority of our society. One reason to come out is because otherwise he probably won't find a partner, and he probably feels dishonest because you know women probably throw themselves at such a studly football player.

Unless he comes out, nobody ever knows he's gay. And because gays are subject to discrimination and, in many cases, violence, he's taking a stand and letting people know, because as a gay man, he understands that people will inevitably "pick a side", just like they are doing on this board. If you had something about yourself that would cause a large portion of society reject you, fire you, make hateful comments about you, or, in some cases, assault or murder you, you'd understand why its useful for a person to "announce" it. They do it for support and for a "warning" to haters, and just to finally be honest.

What you're expressing is an "icky" factor, as in, "I don't want to think about two dudes doing it...gross" without considering that his announcement isn't about you, or your beliefs, or anything political. Its about a man, carrying a secret, deciding not to carry it any more. I respect that.

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biggot

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frick you. That gay enuff?

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Unless he comes out, nobody ever knows he's gay

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I'd say you haven't been around many adult gay men. It's a poorly kept secret for the most part.

Now let's see how he's treated. All that should matter is his ability on the field of play. Admire his courage.