Why all the controversy over Tim Hardaway's anti-gay comment?

Question

He went on the radio and flat-out stated that he 'hates gay people' and that he's 'homophobic'. Now there's an outcry over what he said.
Why?
The only mistake he's made is apologising for what he said.
I may disagree with his sentiments, but it's refreshing to see someone that states what he feels, regardless of who he offends.

If people's feelings are hurt - tough, get over it.

Answer 1

everyone has a limit to their sensetivity, but have to agree w/ tim, there shouldn't even be any gays in the world, so what's the problem of reminding the world of how it's come to be. Years ago, there wouldn't even be a thought of a queer, now they're everywhere. I like how he said what he wanted to say but I don't like how others are treating him for that. And then again, what's a queer watching espn for? they're all tuned into "HGTV" (home and gardening television) so I guess you could call me a homophobe too. I don't get why he apologized either, we all know he meant what he said, nothings really gonna change. well that's how I feel.

Answer 2

This is the United States, and people are free to think and say what they want. Tim Hardaway was being honest about his feelings. However, listen to what he said. It was not the fact that he doesn't want to be around gay people, he used the word "hate." That is the problem. For someone who is African-American, I would think that he would use a better choice of words. What he said is short-sighted and uncalled for. Tim Hardaway is a biggot.

Let's put it this way. Make him White or Latino, take the word "gay" out and insert "black." What makes it any different? The answer is there is NO difference. If someone were to say that about him, and say I hate black people, we would be ready to send him on a one way trip to the moon. But because he said, I hate gay people, and had also said there is no room for them in the U.S. or on this planet, it's supposed to be o.k., or be different? He went to far.

I do not condone homosexuality. I am pretty grossed out by it as a matter of fact. However, if that is someone's choice, so be it. Just as Tim Hardaway has the right to say what he wants, people have the right to trash him, for his comments, and they have the right to make their own choices and have their own preferences.

Answer 3

it is one area of have your opinion and convey it in an perfect way. he's unquestionably entitled to him opinion, however the way he went approximately it became so so so incorrect. Hate is a robust notice and boy did he use it. individually i do no longer trust him. What somebody does of their own existence isn't my employer as long because it is not inflicting injury to themselves or somebody else (i.e. spousal/infant abuse, substance abuse). I performed activities in severe college and later on found out that females i became teammates with have been gay or bisexual. became I questioning the whole time in the event that they have been checking me out? No. via fact I knew we've been there to play ball and that became that. i think of it is ignorant and close-minded to make a fact like that. i'm specific Hardaway might've been especially ticked had one in all his teammates been racist and made a remark that he refused to gown interior the comparable locker room as an African-American guy or woman. yet i assume to 3 those that in simple terms would not evaluate. To me, it isn't any different then being racist. it is in simple terms yet another type of hate.

Answer 4

In America, we are all entitled to our own opinion as well as freedom of speech...

Unless it's not PC, then people are censored and forced to make half-hearted apologies that compromise their credibility even worse.

I do not agree with the lifestyle choice of some people. I am comfortable enough being around people because I know it's not going to "rub off" on me. Hardaway exhibits homophobia in its truest form: he's literally afraid of gay people. Just like others are afraid of heights. But that's ok because nobody gets their panties in a bunch over that.

What I really don't understand is why people can't just keep their personal lives personal instead of feeling like there's this great need to announce to the world what they do in the privacy of their own homes. I also feel that it should be kept at home instead of marching down the streets forcing the world to notice your differences, then be offended when you're treated differently because of it.

Answer 5

Hate is wrong. Period. That's what the controversy is about. Replace the word 'gay' with 'jew', 'black', or any other group, and you'd think the guy was a card carrying member of the neo-nazi's or the klan.

Tim shows us that because you have money and fame, doesn't necesarily mean you have intelligence or class.

Answer 6

Because it was not P.C. Tim was just being honest about how he feels. I know there are plenty of others who think along those lines, but would never say it. I don't agree or condone what he said.

Answer 7

Not sure, he's simply confirming the gay-hatred that's rampant in professional team sports. The NBA is mad at him because he told one of their dirty little secrets.

Answer 8

Thats just it. The outcry is coming from the people he offended, and they should be.

Answer 9

You've got a lot to learn. Hating is stupid. Now he's broke AND stupid.

Answer 10

So a guy whose name is hard away...hates gay people?