I think it is completely wrong for any type of sports league
to discriminate against gays. I am glad to see the National Hockey League fight
against anti-homophobia. Gays are no different than any other people. I don’t
understand why people think that gays are any different than anyone else. They
live the same life that everyone does. The New-York based league is partnering
up with You Can Play organization, co-founded by in 2012 by Philadelphia Flyer
Patrick Burke, to fight provide formal anti-homophobia with training for all
upcoming players. Both the teams and players’ union are joining together to
help build You Can Play’s organization into the league itself. This
anti-homophobia program calls for a significant commitment from the players for
training. "As NHL players, we all strive to contribute towards helping our
teams achieve success on the ice. Any player who can help in those efforts
should be welcomed as a teammate," stated by Ron Hainsey a defenseman for
the Winnipeg Jets. Ron Hainsey is also a member of the Players’ Association
board. Hainsey also said that "This partnership solidifies the message
that the hockey community believes in fairness and equality for everyone."
I completely agree with this statement because everyone should be treated
equally no matter what their sexual orientation is. Not only does the NHL promote
tolerance but the NBA’s contract with player’s state that they can’t discriminate
against gay players. The NHL has joined up with Gay, Lesbian, and Straight
Education Network to work on an ad campaign to address homophobia. Later in
2011 the NFL added to their contract that players can no long discriminate
against gay athletes. Shortly after making changes to the contract, the league
ran into criticism that the NFL started to ask players about their sexual
orientation. I don't believe any person in general should discriminate against gay athletes.
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