Don Jones fined, suspended by the Dolphins in wake of tweets critical of Michael Sam

nj.com ^ | 5/12/2014 | AJ Perez

[stinkerpot65]

Miami Dolphins defensive back Don Jones was fined an undisclosed amound and suspended form team activities in the wake of two tweets Jones sent out that were critical of Michael Sam kissing his boyfriend

[stinkerpot65]

Yeah, I know, this has been posted.

The actions of the Dolphins are evil and a clear oppression of free speech. Where are our Republican "leaders" on this?

Spineless and worthless ...

[ilgipper]

Jeez. The NFL is collapsing at a faster rate than our bloated government.

[Izzy Dunne]

The bad thing is, he’s already apologized.

[stinkerpot65]

Our democracy is collapsing and nothing is said or done.

This is Germany in the 1930s. When they are loading us all into cattle cars for a concentration camp we will say, “How could this have happened?”

[lurk]

Something dark and powerful is fueling this movement to forcibly smash anyone who comments on homosexuality these days. This is more than tolerance; this is tolerance or else.

[Cringing Negativism Network]

The leaders of both of our parties, are in China selling out America.

Bring back American jobs.

Now.

[defconw]

I am sick of people having to apologize for saying what they think. Even if what they say is offensive to someone. Who the He!! cares? I don't know Don Jones from Adam. But he's entitled to his opinion. I also don't give a flying fig that this Michael Sam is gay. Tired of the debate. Not yelling at you my FRiend.

[angcat]

What a demented country we have become.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

It's interesting how homophobia trumps racism.

It is racist to fine and suspend Jones, after all.

[ConservativeStatement]

I don’t support companies based on images sent through their TV ads. The portrayal of white guys as the dimwit, women slapping men in their face, burglars being white males, etc., has advanced as common practice. I hope the NFL loses support and viewership over this issue.

[Izzy Dunne]

I know, I know.
He said what he thought, and then apologized, meaning that somebody called him on it.
So he’s a wimp for not standing up for what he said, and the Dolphins wimped out by fining him.

[MrB]

Time to wrap it up, Lord! Whenever You’re ready!

[Williams]

Yes its a private company but nonetheless when are we going to stand up for Free Speech? They won’t suspend someone who starts demanding gay rights.

[bolobaby]

I wonder if any player will be able to make a sexual harassment claim against Michael Sam when he walks into the shower with them...?

[Dr.Deth]

Something dark and powerful is fueling this movement to forcibly smash anyone who comments on homosexuality these days. This is more than tolerance; this is tolerance or else.

It's not even tolerance, or else. That's fascism.

It's open support and cheerleading, or else. That's North Korea.

[Izzy Dunne]

If I didn’t know better... wait a minute - i DON’T know better!

Maybe the ESPN/NFL (and NBA with Jason Collins) is just trolling us: They make a big deal out of a third-rate NFL wannabe (and a washed-up NBA player) to INVITE this sort of comment, then pounce on the commenter.

[Phillyred]

So very quickly too. Where the hell is the players union? SILENT! Christian players need to unionize NOW to protect themselves from this garbage. We are never going to hear the end of it this year. There will be story after story, comment after comment,fine after fine, apology after apology!

[txrefugee]

Why aren’t Christians boycotting the NFL??? Too hooked on worshipping sports rather than God. The First Commandment: You shall have no other gods except Me.

[AppyPappy]

The racist Miami Dolphins suspended a black player for saying what the white man didn’t want to hear.

[Truth29]

Find a way for Lawfare. Demand separate showers, allege a hostile work environment. If the players can't do it, find proxies who can do it for them. Confront the evil.