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Old 02-07-2007, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by brianwspencer
Because they're baby steps. None of these guys feel comfortable enough to come out while they're playing a professional sport (understandable), which serves to perpetuate the myth that only heterosexuals play professional sports. By doing this (coupled with the Seahawks (?) player who did so a few years back), little steps get taken in breaking down societal stereotypes. Sounds like a fine reason to me.
Excellent point(s). There is without question a societal and cultural aspect to this discussion.

Eric
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