Retweet of the Day - March 28, 2013

The Athletes' Brief in support of marriage equality, chaired by NFL players Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings, Brendon Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens, and Scott Fujia of the Cleveland Browns has received significant attention in sports media of late. Ayanbadejo spoke at length this morning on The Jim Rome Show about the acceptance of an openly gay NFL player. Ayanbadejo said it was "about time" and that the cause needed its "Jackie Robinson".

I continue to be taken aback at just how much attention and support this topic has received from people from all walks of life. Moreso, I am blown away by how rapidly public support has turned in favor of gay rights. Just five years ago, this subject was on the secondary or tertiary tier of current events subjects.

Today's retweet is from retired NFL linebacker Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman (@shawnemerriman), as tough a hitter as they came (hence the nickname).

"Hell if 1 of my teammates happen 2 be gay & he get 3 sacks to win the game I might attend the next pride parade myself #NFL #LightsOutFloat"

Merriman already had his own "Lights Out" Tequila, as in model (and former girlfriend) Tila Tequila. Why not a "Lights Out" float?

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Retweet of the Day - March 27, 2013

I typically avoid polarizing issue outside of the sports world like the plague on this blog. However, nobody can be all neutral all of the time. It is neither interesting nor realistic.

Still, in the department store of life, sports can be found in the toy section. Anyone following current events could not possibly have avoided hearing about the arguments about over gay marriage being presented before the United States Supreme Court this week. This blog is not intended to promote any political causes or agendas, but there are athletes using their notoriety to bring attention to causes.

Cleveland Browns and former New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita, along with Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo and other current and former pro athletes, published the Athletes’ Brief in support of marriage equality. I think it takes a ton of conviction and a certain level of courage for someone in an alpha-male dominated, macho profession like football (or any sport) to speak up in support of gay rights.

Today's retweet is from Scott Fujita (@scottfujita99):

"I stand for equality with athletes from across the sports world. Who's with us? http://www.athletesbrief.com #AthletesBrief #MarriageEquality"

Real champions show toughness on and off the field.

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