On
August 28 Emmett C. Burns Jr, an elected delegate of Maryland, spoke out about
Brendon Ayanbadejo, linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, open support for gay
marriage. Burns so taken aback by Ayanbadejo’s support decided to send a letter
to Baltimore Ravens owner, Steve Biscotti. This letter entailed a request for
Ayanbadejo to refrain from supporting “such injurious actions”. This sparked a
heated response from Chris Kluwe, a Minnesota Vikings punter, on sports gossip
website Deadspin.com. Kluwes letter essentially asked Burns “How does gay marriage, in any way shape or form, affect
your life?” The sports community has overwhelmingly supported Ayanbadjo and
Kluwe in their fight to bring equality in the locker rooms, on the field, and
in the real world.
I
believe what Brendon Ayanbadjo and Chris Kluwe are doing for the NFL and the
sport community in general is amazing. Professional athletes have such a huge
impact on their communities, that having just a few accept such a splitting
topic as gay marriage can really change the opinions of hundreds. I do believe
this will have an impact for years to come, as being gay becomes more
acceptable I believe the more gay athletes will be able to be open on their
teams. Hopefully without any discrimination. Burns letter to the Ravens owner
was uncalled for and unacceptable but as far as the election in November
chances are it will not affect him. Chris Kluwes response though quite
unfiltered really got to the point. “How does gay marriage, in any way shape or form, affect
your life?”
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