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Old 02-15-2007, 09:48 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc View Post
Homophobia crosses racial barriers...it is sad but true. I think the only way to defeat homophobia is to show that is is a serious issue and confront it head on. We have made a lot of progress in the last 5-10 years but more needs to be done.

It would be tough for a male professional athlete to come out right now because of the closet because of the rampant homophobia. However, I have read that NHLers are substantially more open minded to having a gay teammate -- so my money is on an NHL player to be the first to come out.

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Last edited by bluejays; 02-15-2007 at 10:57 PM. Reason: bad taste joke
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