Don't Get Out Your Rainbow Flag Just Yet

Recently, Jason Collins made history as becoming the first active NBA player and the first of a major America team sport to publically affirm his sexuality. Although I support Collins and I think it's good that he is breaking the stereotype of the weak gay man, I have to admit I'm a little pessimistic about Collins' future in the NBA, not because of his teammates or coaches, but from the evangelical family groups who might star boycotts. The point is, there are still a lot of people who are opposed to change on this issue and they will perceive him as a bad influence and a stain on the sport. And the people who run the NBA might see a money loss from the boycotts and they might throw Collins under the bus. Hopefully this won't happen but don't be surprised if it does. But let's hope that the American people even those Evangelical Christians are now socially accepting enough to care what a player does on the court, not off the court.