Sean Avery backs same-sex marriage

Apologize for politicizing the Banter, but I always applaud endeavors towards equality.

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i saw this a little while back

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/02/04/Sean_Avery_Gay_Support_System/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

but i’ve never seen that commercial before.

Were all held to our own opinions about this and other topics, but I applaud Aves for this. He’s around gays all the time since hes in the fashion industry, so he’s clearly supporting his fellow peers. Isn’t it ironic though how he says “i treat everyone the way i want to be treated” lmao

by polishBLUE on May 7, 2011 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

agreed. Avery has guts to stand firm in what he believes in

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by feslenraster on May 10, 2011 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

I’m sort of shocked that this was the only post on Sean’s comments. I thought he was really gutsy to do it. I’d love to see him, Burke, and others join together on this issue.

by DC Ranger on May 10, 2011 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

I think a lot of people would

I read an article on Burke a few months back about the efforts he’s been making to further the gay rights issue, especially in sports. I think going so far as tackling gay marriage would be a little out of his wheelhouse, especially as he’s expressed discomfort about being one of the first people to tackle the “being gay in hockey” issue since his son passed.

by Hoggo on May 13, 2011 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Good for Avery.

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by Dig Deep on May 11, 2011 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

Not to politicize this further, but...

There is a big news development regarding this.

Broadcaster Damian Goddard of Rogers Sportsnet (Canada) was fired over a tweet he sent regarding this very issue. As we now know, Sean Avery supports same-sex marriage. Hockey agent Todd Reynolds tweeted an opposition to Avery’s stance and Goddard sent a tweet agreeing with Reynolds.

Damian Goddard wrote, “I completely and whole-heartedly support Todd Reynolds and his support for the traditional and TRUE meaning of marriage.”

Rogers Sportsnet responded, “Today’s tweet from Damian Goddard does not reflect the views of Rogers Sportsnet.”

As you all likely know, same-sex marriage is legal in Canada (Civil Marriage Act, 2005).

Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/news/story?id=6532954

(Apparently it is the 2nd “Hottest Conversation” item today on Espn.com)

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by NYRBlue on May 12, 2011 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Rangers are the first professional sports team to back same-sex marriage. Pretty fuckin’ epic. Proud of my team for that.

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by Dig Deep on May 13, 2011 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, that announcement was pretty crazy.

Congrats to them

by Hoggo on May 13, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

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