I don't think it's courageous to do something when they throw you a parade for it. The media has turned this guy into a hero for nothing. A real hero does something that is against the popular opinion, and against the agenda that is being pushed by the media and the government.
Nonsense. Watch his speech when he talks about helping a girl who is having suicidal thoughts. His emotion is genuine.His booking a reality show kinda dilutes the courage.
I didn't know that he had a speech. But I did think it odd that he kept saying he just wants to play football, but had a reality show lined up. That's all.Nonsense. Watch his speech when he talks about helping a girl who is having suicidal thoughts. His emotion is genuine.
Seeking publicity in order to help a greater cause other than yourself is something pretty special. There is a lot about the homosexual debate that I don't know that I agree with, but helping people deal with emotions and depression caused by things such as this is nothing but good. You don't know that his intentions for a reality show were for self-promotion...his whole intention could simply be to use it as another platform to reach out to people struggling.
I for one am proud of what he is doing and proud he is a Ram. ...and just for perspective to show that I am not a gay rights activist or anything (in case that is relevant to anyone for this discussion), I don't really think I necessarily believe that people are born gay or straight. But I don't necessarily believe people choose to be gay or straight either.
...its the video in the original postI didn't know that he had a speech. But I did think it odd that he kept saying he just wants to play football, but had a reality show lined up. That's all.
I don't think it's courageous to do something when they throw you a parade for it. The media has turned this guy into a hero for nothing. A real hero does something that is against the popular opinion, and against the agenda that is being pushed by the media and the government.
What impressed me about the segment, was the fact that Jeff Fisher AND Les Snead were in attendance, and showing genuine support and even looked to be very emotional when Sam was giving his speech. You can see why his players love playing for this guy. Because he gets the "big picture" stuff.
He's going to be sorely tested, emotionally that is, when he makes the team and the internet starts up with the "they gave him a spot because he's gay" stuff that you know will be coming. I hope that he channels the anger he is going to feel from having his efforts doubted directly onto Wilson and Keapernick and Palmer.
I agree that there will be some of that, but I don't think it will linger. With these sort of things, there seems to be a groundswell of attention given to it in the days immediately following, but it quickly subsides, and things just get back to normal.
Sam isn't the first gay player to play in the NFL. He is the first to openly admit it.I don't think it's courageous to do something when they throw you a parade for it. The media has turned this guy into a hero for nothing. A real hero does something that is against the popular opinion, and against the agenda that is being pushed by the media and the government.
You clearly have no idea what a "real hero" actually is. What you're describing is a maverick, not a hero. Look it up.I don't think it's courageous to do something when they throw you a parade for it. The media has turned this guy into a hero for nothing. A real hero does something that is against the popular opinion, and against the agenda that is being pushed by the media and the government.
You clearly have no idea what a "real hero" actually is.
I can understand where He With Horns is coming from. Yes, there are idiots like the Westboro cult out there (whose members are all related, btw, and mostly lawyers because they make money by inciting people to hit them and then suing them) or morons who would physically attack someone for having another sexual preference, but for the most part, Sam proclaimed himself as a member of the most socially protected minority of all time. The first NFL member who dares publicly say the first negative thing about him (even if it doesn't relate at all to his sexuality) is going to be pilloried.Lot of people are still incredibly against homosexuality. See the Westboros. It takes a lot of courage to stand up for yourself in front of the entire world. Doesn't matter who's backing you; you still have to say it yourself.
Good for Sam.
Personally, I find it more likely (and scary) that he won't make the team, and the Internet will start with charges (and possibly he with litigation) that he didn't get a spot because he was gay.He's going to be sorely tested, emotionally that is, when he makes the team and the internet starts up with the "they gave him a spot because he's gay" stuff that you know will be coming. I hope that he channels the anger he is going to feel from having his efforts doubted directly onto Wilson and Keapernick and Palmer.
I can understand where He With Horns is coming from. Yes, there are idiots like the Westboro cult out there (whose members are all related, btw, and mostly lawyers because they make money by inciting people to hit them and then suing them) or morons who would physically attack someone for having another sexual preference, but for the most part, Sam proclaimed himself as a member of the most socially protected minority of all time. The first NFL member who dares publicly say the first negative thing about him (even if it doesn't relate at all to his sexuality) is going to be pilloried.
So yeah, while it did take some courage, it wasn't as big a thing as some would have you believe.
Personally, I find it more likely (and scary) that he won't make the team, and the Internet will start with charges (and possibly he with litigation) that he didn't get a spot because he was gay.