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Being that it's reported as heroism for some players from the world of professional sports to come out of the closet recently.
I am very disappointed that I haven't seen any from the current MLB.
There has to be some that are proud enough to make this critical step, to show others that love the sport, that it's okay.
Billy Bean, who came out after playing for the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres from 1987-1995, said he was unsure how effective the development would be overall despite being "happy and thrilled" at the change. “I don’t know if legislation is going to provide the safety and security that players need,” Bean told the Daily News. “If you’re a marginal player, you fear losing your job at any moment. If you’re a young baseball player who just happens to be gay, you might feel safer keeping it to yourself.”
Several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, produced "It Gets Better" videos aimed at combating anti-gay youth bullying. However, some bloggers have also noted that since no current MLB players have identified themselves as being gay or bisexual, it's unclear who the discrimination amendment will protect -- at least for the time being.
[video=youtube;bcpkRL_5IYk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcpkRL_5IYk&feature=player_embedded[/video]
I am very disappointed that I haven't seen any from the current MLB.
There has to be some that are proud enough to make this critical step, to show others that love the sport, that it's okay.
Billy Bean, who came out after playing for the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres from 1987-1995, said he was unsure how effective the development would be overall despite being "happy and thrilled" at the change. “I don’t know if legislation is going to provide the safety and security that players need,” Bean told the Daily News. “If you’re a marginal player, you fear losing your job at any moment. If you’re a young baseball player who just happens to be gay, you might feel safer keeping it to yourself.”
Several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, produced "It Gets Better" videos aimed at combating anti-gay youth bullying. However, some bloggers have also noted that since no current MLB players have identified themselves as being gay or bisexual, it's unclear who the discrimination amendment will protect -- at least for the time being.
[video=youtube;bcpkRL_5IYk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcpkRL_5IYk&feature=player_embedded[/video]
