Yes, there are many people who would prefer Michael Sam's sexual preference to be a non-issue.
Yes, there are many people who will never respect Michael Sam's "lifestyle".
But this is America, where money tends to be a big deal, a barometer, a mirror, a holy grail…
The money is talking, and it is welcoming Michael Sam and people like him to the show.
Michael Sam has broken down a huge barrier, whether anyone likes it or not.
That's something to think about while you are a chewing gum, even though drywall style gum isn't included in packs of sports cards anymore.
For the record, a lot of my friends used to think George Brett was "gay". And one of his rookie cards goes for about 1600 bucks.
Yes, there are many people who will never respect Michael Sam's "lifestyle".
But this is America, where money tends to be a big deal, a barometer, a mirror, a holy grail…
The money is talking, and it is welcoming Michael Sam and people like him to the show.
Michael Sam has broken down a huge barrier, whether anyone likes it or not.
That's something to think about while you are a chewing gum, even though drywall style gum isn't included in packs of sports cards anymore.
For the record, a lot of my friends used to think George Brett was "gay". And one of his rookie cards goes for about 1600 bucks.
Can't wait for the religious/conservative right to protest to any sponsor that brings Sam on as a spokesperson. And by "Can't wait" I mean regretfully predict that it will happen.
ReplyDeleteAnd that sponsor will know it's gonna happen, and use it as a publicity slingshot.It will be dumb, but I doubt it will do anything but benefit any product being boycotted.
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