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Agent Reynolds Slams Same-Sex Marriage
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Hockey agent Todd Reynolds has a strong opinion on same-sex marriage rights. And he took to Twitter to let some controversial remarks on the topic fly.
On Monday, Reynolds tweeted: "Very sad to read Sean Avery's misguided support of same-gender 'marriage.' Legal or not, it will always be wrong."
The comment came on the heels of Avery, the divisive New York Rangers forward, appearing in a video where he supported same-sex marriage for the New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign.
Reynolds followed up his initial tweets, posting: "To clarify. This is not hatred or bigotry towards gays. It is not intolerance in any way shape or form. I believe we are all equal."
He added: "But I believe in the sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman. This is my personal viewpoint. I Do not hate anyone."
Reynolds is the vice president of Uptown Sports Management, which represents Chris Neil, Cody McCormick and Mike Fisher among others. |
It amazes me how much news this is getting. Even though I don't agree with what Reynolds believes I still think he has a right to say it. |
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| Silky Johnson |
| Sure he has a right to say it. But to also say in the same breath that he's not intolerant makes him look even more like a ing ignorant moron. And for that he deserves to be ridiculed. |
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| Moral Hazard |
| I'm not going to go so far as Jenny (I mean no one goes as far as Jenny ifyaknowwhatImsayin') but; yeah, he has the right to say it and everyone else has the right to assess the content of his character accordingly and or challenge him as they see fit. |
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| chinamon |
if people have a right to support same-sex marriage then people should also have a right to not support it.
the same goes for anything in our society. some people like mcdonalds, some people dont. some people support marijuana decriminalization/legalization, some people do not. just because some people dont agree with it does not necessarily make them an ignorant moron. |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Originally posted by chinamon
if people have a right to support same-sex marriage then people should also have a right to not support it. |
Agreed, but what amazes me is that people are saying all the athletes he represents should drop him because of his statement. |
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| chinamon |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
Agreed, but what amazes me is that people are saying all the athletes he represents should drop him because of his statement. |
yeah i think its more ignorant of those people to not allow him to have his own opinion. |
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| VDub |
| Who gives a about the opinion of a hockey agent??? |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Originally posted by VDub
Who gives a about the opinion of a hockey agent??? |
If him voicing his opinion affects his ability to manage his players then i would think they would care. What if Brian Burke now refuses to deal with any player who has Reynolds as his agent? His ability to get the best contract for his player may now be affected. |
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| Tordan |
| Reynolds wanted to voice his point of view. That's fine. But the fact that he chose to do so by saying Avery's support for marriage equality was "misguided" and then having the clarify his comments is what made him seem like a bigot. This silver lining to this story is Sean Avery. I can't stand this guy and often times he comes off being such a douche. Props to him for being open minded and supporting this issue. |
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| quote: | Sportsnet host ‘under attack’ for knocking gay marriage
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And another man succumbs to the dangerous charms of Twitter.
This time it’s Rogers Sportsnet broadcaster Damian Goddard, who … just … couldn’t … help … himself from weighing in on the hottest topic in hockey right now: gay marriage.
New York Ranger Sean Avery started things off with his video in support of gay marriage in that state.
Burlington-based hockey agent Todd Reynolds gave the story legs Monday when he Tweeted that Avery’s position was “very sad” and “wrong.”
Now Goddard, a host of Sportsnet’s Connected, has imposed himself on the debate.
“I completely and whole-heartedly support Todd Reynolds and his support for the traditional and TRUE (sic) meaning of marriage,” he Tweeted Tuesday afternoon.
Minutes later, he wrote: “Reynolds … Peter Vidmar … coming under the attack of the so-called liberal left.”
Vidmar is the former chief of mission for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team. He resigned this week after it was revealed that he’d protested against gay marriage in 2008 and donated $2,000 to a political campaign to make gay marriage illegal in the state of California.
Goddard’s Twitter page is his own, but pictures him on a Sportsnet set and identifies him as ‘Rogers Sportsnet — anchor, Connected’.
For those who would hammer Reynolds and now Goddard, it must be said that there is no ‘debate’ on gay issues in sport unless people involved in sport provide the basis for one. These two men have provided that.
On a side note, Reynolds is self-employed. Goddard works for a gigantic media conglomerate that must be mindful of its public image.
It’s not clear what action Rogers Sportsnet will take, if any. But Goddard wouldn’t have been heartened to see a series of replies on the network’s main Twitter page through the afternoon. These repeated the same message to a series of questioners who referenced Goddard’s original comment: “Today’s tweet from Damian Goddard does not reflect the views of Rogers Sportsnet.” |
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| VDub |
Why would any owner give a rats ass about a players agent's opinion on same sex marriage???
Do you think Burke would not sign an amazing player cause his agent doesn't like fags??
Business is business and that's someone's personal opinion on something that has nothing to do with pro sports... |
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