May 13, 2014
This is an addendum to the blog yesterday:
This story is taken from yesterday's Miami Herald. I made reference to this incident in my
blog. It really drives home how quickly
and viciously anyone will be treated who steps outside the politically correct
attitude toward gay sexuality.
The Dolphins swiftly
and publicly reprimanded Don Jones late Sunday for his Twitter remarks critical
of Michael Sam, fining him and barring him from team activities until he
undergoes sensitivity training.
In a statement
released by the team, Jones apologized for tweeting “omg” and “horrible” after
seeing Sam sharing a celebratory kiss with his partner on national TV Saturday
evening. Sam had just been drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round,
becoming the first openly gay player selected by an NFL team.
“I want to apologize
to Michael Sam for the inappropriate comments that I made last night on social
media,” said Jones, a backup defensive back. “I take full responsibility for
them, and I regret that these tweets took away from his draft moment.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/05/12/4112117/dolphins-fine-suspend-safety-don.html#storylink=cpy
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