Monday, November 09, 2009
Homophobe and professional football player Larry Johnson has been released by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Johnson was suspended two weeks ago for using a homophobic slur on Twitter, and again in a conversation with reporters in the locker room. Rather than punish Johnson just for that (he might claim a religious exemption -- since so many Christian sects believe in the "homosexuality is a sin" heresy -- or claim a free speech exemption), the Chiefs also publicly decried several other incidents Johnson had been engaged in, such as criticizing head coach Todd Haley's lack of football playing experience and belittling a fan (Johnson said, essentially, "I make more money than you so shut up").
Johnson issued an apology for his actions, but did not apologize to gays.
Last year, Johnson was suspended for two games by the Chiefs and one game by the NFL for a series of incidents in which he physically attacked, physically abused, or verbally assaulted women in bars.
Now, the Washington Redskins are considering picking up Johnson. Star running back Clinton Portis suffered a concussion in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, and the Redskins see nothing wrong with hiring a homophobe and misogynist.
One wonders if the gay community in D.C. will do anything about the Johnson hire (assuming the racist Redskins pick his contract up)?
I doubt it. But let's hope, shall we?
Johnson was suspended two weeks ago for using a homophobic slur on Twitter, and again in a conversation with reporters in the locker room. Rather than punish Johnson just for that (he might claim a religious exemption -- since so many Christian sects believe in the "homosexuality is a sin" heresy -- or claim a free speech exemption), the Chiefs also publicly decried several other incidents Johnson had been engaged in, such as criticizing head coach Todd Haley's lack of football playing experience and belittling a fan (Johnson said, essentially, "I make more money than you so shut up").
Johnson issued an apology for his actions, but did not apologize to gays.
Last year, Johnson was suspended for two games by the Chiefs and one game by the NFL for a series of incidents in which he physically attacked, physically abused, or verbally assaulted women in bars.
Now, the Washington Redskins are considering picking up Johnson. Star running back Clinton Portis suffered a concussion in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, and the Redskins see nothing wrong with hiring a homophobe and misogynist.
One wonders if the gay community in D.C. will do anything about the Johnson hire (assuming the racist Redskins pick his contract up)?
I doubt it. But let's hope, shall we?
Labels: football, gay rights, Washington D.C.
# posted by Tim : 11/09/2009 08:12:00 PM
