Is ESPN's Chris Broussard a bigot?

[Ahlevah]

Regarding Broussard's recent comments condemning homosexuality in general and Jason Collins in particular, I'm looking to see how many of our board members are sympathetic to this statement:

“In the current culture, it takes more courage for someone like Chris Broussard to speak out than for someone like Jason Collins to come out,” says Sprigg, a former pastor. “The media will hail someone who comes out of the closet as gay, but someone who simply expresses their personal religious views about homosexual conduct is attacked.”

When Christians become a 'hated minority' – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

 

[Gipper]

If he said it on air, he needs reprimand. If he said it on his own time, he does not. Since it's not basketball season and Broussard is almost strictly an NBA analyst, I'm assuming that he wasn't on air when he said it? Or was he writing in a professional blog?

I like Broussard. He knows his stuff. I'm more against guys like Kevin Blackistone, a man that I'd love to drill in his smug racist face.

 

[StillBallin75]

I have no problem with Chris Broussard as a commentator and a journalist - he's a quality NBA pundit. And I'm sure it took a lot of courage to say what he did.

That being said, there's a fundamental reason for the two different types of reactions. Jason Collins is not judging or condemning another human being for who he is.

 

[StillBallin75]

If he said it on air, he needs reprimand. If he said it on his own time, he does not. Since it's not basketball season and Broussard is almost strictly an NBA analyst, I'm assuming that he wasn't on air when he said it? Or was he writing in a professional blog?

I like Broussard. He knows his stuff. I'm more against guys like Kevin Blackistone, a man that I'd love to drill in his smug racist face.

Broussard said it on air.

 

[Gipper]

Broussard said it on air.

Oh...then yeah, Eisner's gotta slap him on the wrist a little bit.

[Edit] - Michael Eisner's still calling shots at Disney, right?

 

[StillBallin75]

Oh...then yeah, Eisner's gotta slap him on the wrist a little bit.

For context, the incident that Ahlevah and the article is referring to happened months ago when Jason Collins first came out. I don't know why it's being dug out now. I don't agree with what Broussard said but i'm glad that ESPN stood behind him.

 

[Gipper]

For context, the incident that Ahlevah and the article is referring to happened months ago when Jason Collins first came out. I don't know why it's being dug out now. I don't agree with what Broussard said but i'm glad that ESPN stood behind him.

I hate to make it a race thing, but I think Broussard being black helped. If he said that, it's pretty bad. What Blackistone has said on multiple accounts while on the air or writing/blogging for ESPN was pretty bad. However, when Jay Mariotti got into a minor incident in his personal life that had nothing to do with his professional career, Around The Horn wiped their hands of him completely.

 

[Ahlevah]

Broussard said it on air.

Let's put this into further context. He was being interviewed on Outside the Lines and asked for his honest opinion on the topic of the day, which was Jason Collins and his coming out. It would have been kind of pointless to ask his opinion and then have him keep silent.

OTL: Jason Collins Discussion - ESPN Video - ESPN

 

[ttwtt78640]

Regarding Broussard's recent comments condemning homosexuality in general and Jason Collins in particular, I'm looking to see how many of our board members are sympathetic to this statement:

When Christians treat the sin of adultery, and sex outside of marriage, as seriously as they treat the alleged sin of homosexuality then I will accept that "dislike" to be expressed based upon their relgious freedom. Is it not also taught that one should hate the sin but love the sinner?

To cite only some actions as being contrary to their personal interpretation of the "word of God", but to ignore others is far too much hypocracy for me to accept as being religion alone. Tiger Woods has sinned far more than any gay person "comming out" has, yet I bet this moron considers that "common" sin to have been forgiven.

 

[Henrin]

“If you’re openly living in unrepentant sin, whatever it may be, not just homosexuality, (but) adultery, fornication, premarital sex between heterosexuals … I believe that’s walking in open rebellion to God and to Jesus Christ,” Broussard said. “I would not characterize that person as a Christian, because I don’t think the Bible would characterize them as a Christian.”

What is wrong with his statement? It's basically just what Christians believe on the subject of sex, homosexuality, and sin. As a Christian it's not surprising that he agrees with the Christian point of view on the subject.

 

[Ahlevah]

What is wrong with his statement? It's basically just what Christians believe on the subject of sex, homosexuality, and sin. As a Christian it's not surprising that he agrees with the Christian point of view on the subject.

Nothing.

 

[Ahlevah]

When Christians treat the sin of adultery, and sex outside of marriage, as seriously as they treat the alleged sin of homosexuality then I will accept that "dislike" to be expressed based upon their relgious freedom.

Interesting juxtaposition for a presumed non-Christian: “the sin of adultery and sex outside of marriage” against the “alleged sin of homosexuality.”

Anyway, a blanket statement concerning Christians in a tu quoque appeal to hypocrisy is something I've grown accustomed to in discussions I've had over the years on this topic. It hasn't stopped failing as a logical argument. I asked a specific question concerning a specific individual and yet you responded with broad generalities that have no basis in logic or fact. A lot of people call themselves Christians. Some are gay and are probably hypocrites, too, under your definition, unless they think adultery or anything else isn't a sin and they live otherwise perfect lives.

But it's the last part of your sentence that's most remarkable in the way it throws a chill on religious freedom. Personally, I don't judge gays, but neither do I judge Chris Broussard or his motives, and I'll defend his right to give his opinion on the topic without facing retribution or being branded a bigot.

 

[chromium]

There's still a big problem with homophobia in sports, wonderfully reflected by ESPN hiring douches like this. I'm for free speech in practice though, not just in theory. I don't think he should be punished, but to answer your question, yes he's a bigot.

 

[Ahlevah]

There's still a big problem with homophobia :shock: in sports...

Here's another case of a loose ad hominem characterization of a person not really based on fact. How is Broussard a homophobe? Supposedly, he and (the openly gay) LZ Granderson are friends.

 

[Hatuey]

“In the current culture, it takes more courage for someone like Chris Broussard to speak out"

He probably doesn't listen to talk radio a lot
or watch any of the 5,000 Sunday TV shows about how bad zee homoz are,
or attend any of the 50,000 Protestant churches in America,
or listen to any of the 100 or so outspoken anti-gay members of congress
or live/work/attend in any of the hundreds of small towns, high schools and job places where being gay can get you lynched, fired, discriminated against bullied or tormented.

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Yeah Chris, I'm sure being a blatant homophobic prick in a country where there are 150,000,000 people who put away race, nationality and social status in order to stand against people of a different sexuality is incredibly hard.

Twat.

 

[chromium]

Here's another case of a loose ad hominem characterization of a person not really based on fact. How is Broussard a homophobe? Supposedly, he and (the openly gay) LZ Granderson are friends.

Don't ask if he's a bigot and then flip out if i say yes. You obviously aren't open to a real debate on this. Also, this happened months ago and was likely discussed months ago. Not sure how to take this thread seriously.

 

[Ahlevah]

Don't ask if he's a bigot and then flip out if i say yes.

Flip out, eh? :lol: I was referring to your reference of Broussard as a homophobe. I don't see it. That's all. Maybe your definition of the word varies from the mainstream. I can see that.

You obviously aren't open to a real debate on this. Also, this happened months ago and was likely discussed months ago. Not sure how to take this thread seriously.

Really? How so? So far I've seen a lot of name calling but little in the way of justifying it. I'm all ears. Anyway, I came across the topic, did a search of the forums, and didn't see it discussed previously. I thought it relevant and worth discussion. Apparently, you did, too, to the degree you've posted twice in the thread. But if you don't take it seriously you're welcome to move along and continue your ranting in the sex forum, which I usually avoid because people tend to repeat themselves so much, high-fiving each other while gang-banging anyone who doesn't agree with their point of view.

 

[Ahlevah]

[Edit] - Michael Eisner's still calling shots at Disney, right?

You're about eight years behind, my friend. Eisner left in 2005. Disney's now run by Bob Iger.

 

[Dapper Andy]

When Christians treat the sin of adultery, and sex outside of marriage, as seriously as they treat the alleged sin of homosexuality then I will accept that "dislike" to be expressed based upon their relgious freedom. Is it not also taught that one should hate the sin but love the sinner?

To cite only some actions as being contrary to their personal interpretation of the "word of God", but to ignore others is far too much hypocracy for me to accept as being religion alone. Tiger Woods has sinned far more than any gay person "comming out" has, yet I bet this moron considers that "common" sin to have been forgiven.

That's just kind of a bad argument.

I don't believe the (Catholic) Church should be so antagonistic toward the gay community but we also need to step back and recognize most of the discussion was brought about by a very vocal gay community.

 

[davidtaylorjr]

If he said it on air, he needs reprimand. If he said it on his own time, he does not. Since it's not basketball season and Broussard is almost strictly an NBA analyst, I'm assuming that he wasn't on air when he said it? Or was he writing in a professional blog?

I like Broussard. He knows his stuff. I'm more against guys like Kevin Blackistone, a man that I'd love to drill in his smug racist face.

Why would he need reprimand if he said it on air? Free speech?

 

[Dapper Andy]

Why would he need reprimand if he said it on air? Free speech?

Freedom of speech has nothing to do with the situation.

ESPN would be well within their right to reprimand him if they felt he deserved reprimanding but I haven't heard anything that should require that. The issue is old and I'm not sure why it's being brought up now but as I remember it he was commenting on Collins' views on Christianity and homosexual. He didn't say anything that should be considered offensive and it was within the context of the discussion.

 

[davidtaylorjr]

Freedom of speech has nothing to do with the situation.

ESPN would be well within their right to reprimand him if they felt he deserved reprimanding but I haven't heard anything that should require that. The issue is old and I'm not sure why it's being brought up now but as I remember it he was commenting on Collins' views on Christianity and homosexual. He didn't say anything that should be considered offensive and it was within the context of the discussion.

Right, the post I responded to made it sound like it absolutely 100% should be reprimanded. I understand ESPN is allowed to.

 

[Tucker Case]

Why would he need reprimand if he said it on air? Free speech?

People don't have a right to free speech at work (the company is free to place limits on acceptable speech in the work place), nor do employers need to employ someone who engages in their right to free speech in a way that can harm the employers profit margins.

 

[Tucker Case]

Right, the post I responded to made it sound like it absolutely 100% should be reprimanded.

He should be reprimaneded because voicing a controversial opinion on non-sports issues have the potential to negatively impact ratings. As a matter of course, a smart broadcaster would reprimand any employee voicing controversial opinions that fall outside of the realm for which they've been hired. If he was a political commentator, it'd be a different story, but he's a sports analyst.

 

[AGENT J]

Regarding Broussard's recent comments condemning homosexuality in general and Jason Collins in particular, I'm looking to see how many of our board members are sympathetic to this statement:

I dont know if he is a bigot it definitely seems that is the case but i dont have enough info

is this all he said?

Broussard was called a bigot and a purveyor of hate speech when he said an NBA player who had come out as gay was living in “open rebellion to God.” Broussard said the player, Jason Collins, was “living in unrepentant sin” because the Bible condemns homosexuality.

if this is all he said then i would say no he isnt a bigot for that alone but id have to see all the speech and comments

does he actively fight against equal rights for gays? if he does then he is a bigot

and has far as spriggs comment about more courage? he is completely full of **** lol

also saying that on air as a commentator/reporter on a sports show can and should get him fired/punished