Friday, February 16, 2007

Tim Hardaway

Former NBA star Tim Hardaway insensed many this past week with his derogatory remarks towards homosexuals. Hardaway, who was speaking on Miami Herald Columnist Dan Le Batards radio show, was asked how he felt about former NBA player John Amechi coming out and admitting that he is gay. Hardaway paused for a moment, then flat out said he hated gay people. Hardaway also said he is homophobic.

I have mixed feelings about Hardaways comments. Although I am in the same boat and do not particularly like being around openly gay men, I do not think they should be looked down upon for their lifestyle. I always equate discrimination against homosexuals to discrimination against race or gender. Either way you look at it you are discriminating against a person for who or what they are.

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