Pic Of The Moment: First NBA Player Comes Out

[EarlG]

I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay.

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[grantcart]

1. And we are happy to salute you Jason.

[Botany]

2. He doesn't look like a weakling

cue wing nuts heads done be S'ploding Black, gay, Stanford Grad, and
a solid NBA player too.

[Duncan Grant]

3. Thanks EarlG (and DU) for celebrating this historic moment.

[caledesi]

25. You are SO right! Thanks Earl! nt

[siligut]

4. Have to admire his bravery

Jason Collins, you are a prince among men.

[Wait Wut]

5. "But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation."

I'd give this young man a high-five, but I can't reach that high...literally or figuratively!

[SoapBox]

6. Bravo!

...and let the Hater Homophobe, vomiting and spewing begin.

[ScreamingMeemie]

24. They have revved up the horrible comments on ESPN. They are afraid.

They are quickly becoming outnumbered.

[mountain grammy]

7. Everyone knows someone! This took real courage. This man deserves our admiration.

[DetlefK]

8. When Berlin's mayor came out with a press-conference, it was with a simple sentence:

"Ich bin schwul und das ist gut so."
("I'm gay and it's good this way.&quot

[LeftofObama]

9. Here's to you, Mr. Collins...

[rdking647]

10. Im not a fan of the NBA

and im not gay but jason collins,I salute you

[Borchkins]

11. Good, let's keep the conversation going.

B

[Eleanors38]

26. I noted that as well. Puts the ball in everyone's court.

[nolabear]

12. Respect to a brave man. Good for him!

He may have saved some kid' life by doing that.

[Grins]

13. Who cares?

What's your shooting percentage?
How many shots have you blocked?
Can you run in the transition?
What is your 3-point shooting percentage?
Can you play defense?
Are you a team player that the team can count on?

[FreeState]

14. Who cares?

The kid down the street who has no role models and feels isolated and alone because of his orientation.
The girl down the street who's parents tell her she's no good unless she is straight.
The PFLAG supporting family that has dealt with too many parents ashamed of their own children.

I could make a huge list of who cares.

Seems like many don't care because they think acting indifferent, like they have already accepted gay people coming out 10 years ago makes them look progressive. It actually just makes them look belittling and blind to prejudice.

[awoke_in_2003]

16. +1000. nt

[Smarmie Doofus]

17. +1. And the truth is................................................................................

......... *everybody* cares.

[Iggo]

19. I care.

[Skittles]

23. PLENTY of us care

we like seeing gay folk not living in the closet

[tavalon]

15. you rock Mr. Collins

[DesertRat]

18. OMG! I'm shocked!

He's black?!

[Initech]

27. I like Stephen Colbert last night:

"What's probably the most shocking thing about Jason Collins is that he admitted to playing for the Washington Wizards."

[DesertRat]

28. Love it!

[AnnieBW]

20. Now there are three gay Wizards

Dumbledore, Gandalf, and Jason Collins! Proud that it was a Washington sports figure that finally broke the barrier!

[kansasgurl2012]

21. It's about time!!

It's about time! Congrats to you Jason! I hope this does start the conversation. What a great role model!
<3

[Mkap]

22. To all the conservatard lurkers out there

Marriage equality is going to happen whether you like it or not. And yep it was the satanic-muslim-socialist President Obama who started it when he evolved as stated by Collins.

Jason Collins comes out of the closet
New Zealand passes marriage equality
France passes marriage equality

the tidal wave of progress can not be stopped!