Posted on 07/23/2014 7:56:50 AM PDT by xuberalles
This entire Tony Dungy episode is a microcosm of a new slippery slope emerging in America. For the record, I truly don’t care if someone is gay or if they support gay marriage. What does it matter in a nation predicated upon freedom? However, if someone utters even a hint of negativity that can somehow be construed as the most infinitesimal slight against homosexuality, they are immediately barraged with contempt and scorn. I’m sorry, my apologies, I thought this was America where people are allowed to have an opinion without be conditioned? Tolerance and freedom of speech are not mutually exclusive, just because we don’t like the outcome, or a one way street of political opportunism. I find it ironic that if someone is heterosexual, wealthy, conservative, or Christian, it’s pretty much open season because they are stereotyped as the status quo; the traditional old guard. Since when did dignity and respect for our brethren require a background check of conformity? Tragically, this is a horrible double standard of treatment that misguided activists are consciously perpetrating to fulfill an agenda. And it has to stop.
If I may be so brash, when did society put homosexuality on a pedestal only to use knee-jerk political correctness as an excuse to disparage good people who voice an opposing view? Yes, Tony Dungy is a devout man who doesn’t support gay marriage. This is not news. Regardless, the man does not have a malicious bone in his body and does not need to apologize or explain the context of his comments to anyone. He did not slander Michael Sam; he simply uttered a truth about a common sense drafting philosophy he employed while in Indianapolis. Less drama means more focus on team and the goal at hand: winning. And even if his personal views ventured to some degree into that logic, his choice! Every team use a plethora of reasons, often not politically correct ones, for not drafting a player. That’s life.
As for the Michael Vick comparison the media incessantly interjects, Tony Dungy wasn’t a coach when he chose to mentor him as a favor to Commissioner Roger Goodell. He knew Vick had a troubled past and as a Christian only wanted to help a fellow human being reclaim his life and find forgiveness for his atrocious acts. To what degree did he ever classify Michael Sam’s existence, sexual orientation, as criminal or not worthy of pursuing his dream of playing in the NFL? He didn’t. If we’re talking about hypocrisy, when did a seventh round draft pick ever get so much media attention for his playing abilities? Honestly, gay or not, I hope he makes it on his own accord. Now can I please turn ESPN on again?
That right there, is funny.
I’m just thankful that Green Bay didn’t draft Mr. Sam (and I’m not a fan of the denizens of Lambeau Field).
What ‘second chance’ did Vick give those dogs?
I want this picture!
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