[Leroy S. Mort]

Something tells me Smoltzie is about to be "Rockered".

[steve8714]

"Constructive manner"? I thought it was constructive.

[Cicero]

Interesting. They can't make too much of this, or it will anger the bestiality advocates like Professor Peter Singer of Princeton.

So John Smoltz has a snappy comeback if they try to go after him. "What, are you guys prejudiced against animal lovers?"

[wideawake]

Smoltz is wrong.

The next thing is legalizing pedophilia like they have in Holland.

Sex with animals is the next thing after that.

But otherwise, he's right on the money.

[leadpencil1]

He is right.

[JRPerry]

Well, John better buck up and prepare for the onslaught because Atlanta is fast turning into the San Fran of the south. It has a huge gay community that has been courted by the Braves with their "Gay Nights" at Turner field where Gays are admitted at reduced costs.

Even my liberal journalist daughter hates it in Atlanta. I never thought I would see the day.

[ken5050]

Nah..Smoltz should invite gay Braves' fans to the Ted for a special "bat" day.....( use your imagination..)

[JoJo Gunn]

“Unfortunately major league sports haven’t come around to mainstream thinking,” Pierce said....

Now why does that line strike terror in me?

[montag813]

Rick Santorum went even further than Smoltz on the floor of the U.S. Senate, and I don't recall any such condemnation of him.

In fact, Smoltz's "what's next, marrying an animal" comment succinctly summarizes the opposing SCOTUS briefs in the "Lawrence" decision, in which Sandra Dee and Friendds opened the door to legitimizing polygamy, bestiality and paedophilia.

[demlosers]

Hainje said he doesn’t believe the Braves will suffer a backlash from fans angry about the comments.

No he won't. The pantywaist media will echo the fringe weirdos to incessant shrieks.

[doug from upland]

Smoltz compares gay marriage to bestiality

“Smoltz, a devout Christian, criticized those who want to legalize gay marriage,” the AP reported. “‘What’s next? Marrying an animal?’ he asked derisively.”

Just incredible. Typical agenda-driven headline writer and reporter. He did not compare gay marriage to bestiality. He asked what was next. If we devalue marriage, anything goes. I agree with him.

[NYS_Eric]

Pierce, who is heterosexual...

Wonder why the journalist felt it necessary to include that qualifier?

[BibChr]

Yes, and so?

That this is news is a sad commentary on our national mental health.

Dan

[Skooz]

Yep. He will be.

The worst thing any human being can do nowadays is offend homosexuals. The media will never let it die. Every time his name is mentioned, this incident will be recalled.

I love this quote:

Pierce, who is heterosexual, said he was personally offended by Smoltz’s remarks and demanded that the Cy Young Award-winning pitcher and perennial Hall of Famer publicly apologize.

It's just a reflexive response on the part of the loony left. Smoltz is now expected to genuflect, weep, wail, repent, grovel and beg for forgiveness. But, he has committed the ultimate and unforgivable sin: he has offended the homosexuals. He will never be forgiven.

[bondjamesbond]

Rocker offended everyone. Smoltz has said something in the context of an interview that is at most ill considered. Saying that the legalization of gay marriage might lead to the legalization of animal marriage does not compare homosexual sex to bestiality. It is merely a statement that once the traditional definition of marriage has been broken down, it will be hard to limit what is an acceptable definition of marriage. This is not a controversial statement, IMHO.

Add to that the fact that Smoltz is an all around great guy who does not go out of his way to be controversial and is about five orders of magnitude smarter than Rocker, and I think this will be put to be quickly.

BTW, did you know that Smoltz tithes? Can you imagine having a parishioner tithe that sort of salary to your church? It would sure make the annual budget meeting to a whole lot smoother!

[Republican Red]

No way. I am a long time Brave fan and can tell you Georgians love this guy. Last 4th of July, we took the kids to a Brave game where Smoltz came in for the ninth as the closer. The sold-out crowd went crazy. It was like a reenactment of the scene from the movie "Major League" when "Wild Thing" came out to pitch.

Smoltz is well-known for his deep Christian beliefs. In fact he was so upset about the Christian school his kids were attending changing the curriculum to minimize teaching religion he led a revolt and started a brand new school. Jeff Foxworthy is his partner in this school.

Smoltz lives in my area and he is very committed to the community. Two weeks ago he had a baseball camp for youngsters in the area.

Great guy. Let them try and smear him.

[macsmind76]

“Unfortunately major league sports haven’t come around to mainstream thinking,” Pierce said, adding that the players’ comments were induced by “testosterone and unfounded fear.”

Got news for you, according to polls it the pro gay marriage position isn't mainstream.

Smoltz is, and any American is welcome to his opinion. Good for him. About time to stop letting the minority dictate thought and position.

Macsmind

[StumpyPete]

Smoltz is 37 and a millionaire many times over. He's impervious to any co-ordinated career or economic backlash for straying from the strictly enforced boundaries of political correctness. It's a beautiful thang.

[Laura Earl]

Another reason for you to start liking the Braves again...

[arkady_renko]

Smoltz compares gay marriage to bestiality

Well, they'll throw him to the dogs...

A_R

[wmichgrad]

Unfortunately major league sports haven’t come around to mainstream thinking....

Unlike the BRAVO network, mainstream America is not pro-homo.